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Product Training TRAINING
TRAINING CALENDAR
We offer training courses for our products that suit your unique learning style. Whether it’s online with direct access to our instructors, in-person at our three facilities, or customized options via video conference or on location, we’re here to get you up to speed.
In-Person Training
Our in-person training is held at all three offices and takes a hands-on approach with a focus on operation of the software, efficient methods, trial and error, and simulation that will represent real world scenarios. Our classrooms are a large space with ample room to host up to ten students. In-person training is once a week from 9AM – 4PM for the duration of the course, and allows you to focus your time, receive expert guidance, and concise instruction from industry tested instructors. Upon completion you will receive a printed certificate.
Mastercam Lathe - Once a week for three weeks
Topics Include:
- Mastercam Interface
- Menu System
- File menu
- Toolbars/hotkeys
- Wireframe Construction and modification
- Stock Setup
- Quick Toolpaths
- Introductions to chaining
- Geometry problem solving
- Stock and tool setup
- Lathe quick toolpaths
- Lathe canned toolpaths
- Lathe groove toolpaths
- Tool Definition
- Operations Manager
- Backplot and Verify
- Tool Selection
- Regenerating and modifying existing toolpaths
- Creating new tools
- Editing existing tools
- Holders
- Creating and editing tool libraries
- Spindle set up
- Face toolpaths
- ID/OD rough toolpaths
- ID/OD finish toolpaths
- Editing operations parameters “crash "prevention
- Chaining tips
- Display of operations posting G-code
Advanced Lathe Topics:
- Mill toolpaths in C &Y axis
- Plane creations for mill toolpaths
- Stock model operations
- Part Handling operations
- Pick off
- Cut off
- Stock transfer
- Stock advance
- Stock flip
- Sub Spindle programming
Mastercam Mill - Once a week for five weeks
Topics Include:
- Interface, Customization, Placement of Common Functions
- Create Wireframe
- Tool Creation
- Geometry Organization
- Opening and Saving Files
- Construction Planes 2D/3D
- Solid Creation
- Stock Creation
- Tool Selection
- Tool Libraries
- Backplot and Verify Simulations
- Importing Foreign files
- Part orientation
- Merge
- Edge Curves
- Level Management
- Machine Selection, Machine/Control Definitions
- Basic 2D Mill Toolpaths (Face, Contour, Pocket)
- Setting up multiple fixtures and work offsets
- Import/Export
- Further training in dynamic toolpaths and chaining
- Planes/WCS
- Creating Planes
- Toolpath Manager Icons, Organization
- Solid Design
- Surface Design
- Feature Based Machining (if time permits)
- Prep for 3D Toolpaths
- Drive andSurface Selection
- 3D Rough Toolpaths (classic/ high speed)
- 3D Finish Toolpaths (classic/ high speed)
- Toolpath Organization
- Dynamic Toolpaths
- Wireframe Chaining
- Drilling
Online Training
Our online training is video based and instructor moderated, which takes a true hybrid approach. Working off the camInstructor platform, this easy-to-use training allows you to work on your own time from your home or office, provides real-world scenarios, and teaches skillsets from basic to advanced. For the duration of each course, you’ll have weekly assignments and end of week assessments, with direct access to the instructor through Slack. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate and be granted access to the relevant camInstructor courseware for a one year period.
Mastercam Lathe - Three week course
Exercises Include:
- General Toolpaths Face, Rough, Finish, Threading, Grooving
- C-Axis Face contour, C axis contour, Cross contour, C axis drill, face drill
- Part Handling Pick off/Pull off, Stock transfer, Tailstock, Stock advanced
- And more!
Mastercam Mill - Five week course
Exercises Include:
- Wireframe
- Surface and solid model creation
- Machine selection and setup
- Standard and advanced 2D Milling
- Tool library creation
- 2D Dynamic Toolpaths
- 3D classic and advanced high speed toolpaths
- Principles of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM
- And more!
Mastercam Multiaxis - Two week course with a prerequisite of Mastercam Mill
Exercises Include:
- 3 + 2 programming
- Swarf Milling
- Curve 5 axis
- Multiaixs Unified Toolpath
- Morph
- Multiaxis linking
- 5 axis Deburr
- Tool axis and Collision controls
- Smooth machine motion techniques
On-Site and Custom Training
Beyond our standard in-person and online training, we offer specialized training for your business which includes one-off options for online video conferencing and on-site at our offices or at your facility. We have the ability to train your staff on any of the products we offer. Since these are custom and specific to your applications, these are not listed and require scheduling and pricing negotiation. Travel reimbursement may be required. If you are interested in this type of training, please contact us through the form below.
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