GibbsCAM 4 & 5 Axis Machining- Live Online

This live, online training course with live instructors consists of 8 classes, 3 hours each, Tuesday through Friday for two weeks.

Included with Every Live Online Class:

For additional support, you’ll have access to the matching On-Demand (video) course starting one week before your class until one week after it ends.

Want extended access?

Upgrade to a full year of the On-Demand (video) version for 50% off—so you can refresh your skills and refer back to the class long after it ends. (That’s a $497.50 value!)

Become a power user

The 4 & 5-Axis Machining Course is designed to expand your programming skills for complex machining. This specialized course equips you with the knowledge and techniques essential for both 4-axis and full simultaneous 5-axis toolpath strategies.

This unique course provides a one-of-a-kind curriculum that unlocks the skills, techniques, and strategies to tackle the most complex programming jobs. By the end of this course, you’ll possess a powerful skill set for programming and machining complex parts with confidence.

Our live online format delivers a true classroom-style experience, with full two-way screen sharing between students and instructors. You can ask questions, get instant feedback, and follow along step-by-step—all from anywhere, whether you’re at the shop or learning from home.

Prerequisites

We recommend completing the GibbsCAM Essentials and Advanced Concepts classes before moving on to the 4- and 5-Axis Machining course. However, depending on your experience with GibbsCAM, you may already have the foundational knowledge required for success. If you find this course too advanced, consider revisiting the GibbsCAM Essentials or Advanced Concepts classes to build the programming skills essential for mastering multi-axis machining.

Please reach out to us at info@camco-ne.com for help finding the right class for you.

Recommended hardware:
  • 2 monitors are recommended. One to run GibbsCAM, the other to display the instructor’s screen.
  • Note: the system we use does not have a dial-in option. Speakers and a microphone or headphones with microphone will be required.
  • High-speed Internet Connection.
  • Windows 10 or 11 (with all available Windows updates).
  • Intel: Core i9, or i7 with four or more cores or AMD: Ryzen or Threadripper.
  • 16GB RAM
  • A quality Nvidia or AMD (ATI) 3D accelerated video card with 2+ GB of video memory with the latest drivers installed.
  • Send setup related questions to support@camco-ne.com
Software

A 30-day GibbsCAM timed license will be provided.

Topics Covered Include

  • Understand the Surface strategies for full 5 axis simultaneous machining.
  • Lock one or two rotary axis for effective 3 or 4 axis machining.
  • Master the Tool Axis Control tab to add lead/tilt angles on the tool for better material removal.
  • Add Gouge checking to your strategies to adjust the toolpath to avoid collisions.
  • Understand the Links tab for controlling important components of the toolpath.
  • Program 5 axis toolpaths using tapered barrel/conical tools.
  • Drill holes at multiple angles easily using 5AS drilling and the Hole Manager.
  • Use 4AS roughing strategies. Compare it with Rotary Rough and VoluMill wireframe.
  • Side mill features using Swarf milling.
  • Simplify edge breaking using the 5-axis deburring strategy. It works well in 3 and 4 axis too.
  • Use Multi-axis Machining to rough with Adaptive machining ability.
  • Rough and finish a port feature using the Porting strategy.
  • Create toolpaths using Geodesic Machining, Triangle Mesh, Wireframe and others.
  • Control the feed rates within an operation in the Utility tab using feed zones.
  • Optimize machining tolerances to create precise and efficient toolpaths.
  • Use the GeoEdit tools for editing bspline geometry.
  • Use Surface and Solid modelling to modify models for easier machining.



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Live Online

4 & 5 Axis Machining

March 30 - April 2, 2026

April 7 - April 10, 2026

3 hours per day, 12 pm - 3 pm

$1,545

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