Learn how to make full use of the powerful FeatureCAM for 5 axis milling

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Yes – we offer on site training courses. All laptops are provided for training and will be bought to your site with trainer.

We provide all of our delegates with a laptop or desktop computer, depending on where the training is taking place.

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This two-day Autodesk-accredited course is designed to teach engineers advanced techniques for 5-axis milling using FeatureCAM. It focuses on programming simultaneous multi-axis operations, tool alignment strategies, and collision avoidance—providing the practical skills needed to confidently manufacture complex 5-axis components.

The course explores advanced workflows and toolpath strategies tailored to 5-axis CNC programming. Topics include:

• Overview of the FeatureCAM interface
• Getting started with 5-axis machining
• Introduction to 5-axis principles and motion types
• Fixture and part alignment for multi-axis setups
• 5-axis simultaneous strategies including lead and lean techniques
• Fixed and dynamic tool alignment approaches
• To/From tool axis manipulation
• Swarf machining methods
• Collision detection and avoidance for tool and part safety
• Trim toolpaths and toolpath editing
• Simulation and post-processing of 5-axis jobs

Courses are taught using the latest software version and may be customised to align with client requirements. Upon completion, participants receive an Autodesk Authorised Completion Certificate.

This course is ideal for:

• Engineers and CNC programmers already proficient in 3-axis or 3+2 milling using FeatureCAM
• Professionals aiming to expand their capabilities into simultaneous 5-axis machining
• Users seeking to safely and efficiently program complex geometries in multi-axis setups

Prerequisite: Completion of previous FeatureCAM Milling training is recommended to ensure a solid foundation.

The course aims to:

• Provide practical experience with 5-axis toolpath creation and editing
• Teach users how to align, control, and manage tool movements in complex orientations
• Enable confident programming of swarf machining and collision-avoidance techniques
• Develop the skills necessary to simulate and post-process multi-axis jobs for production use

By the end of the course, participants will be fully equipped to tackle demanding 5-axis machining projects using FeatureCAM in a professional CNC environment.