Training suggestions

[ScottyB]

Hi all. I have posted a few times, but am fairly new to the forum. I recieved a (very) little bit of formal training back on v5. I now have v8 and am waiting for Router v9. I want to focus on getting back to the future as far as CAD/CAM is concerned. Can anyone suggest some coarses that have been helpful. I do all MC and WoodWop

programming for a large cabinet shop in WI. I do 2d work on simple to complex parts with Heian CNC and Weeke PTP. I have used MC to get the job done for 6 yrs. but I feel there are better ways to get things done nowdays. Our reseller is Shopware and I am entitled to 1 day of training with my purchase. I have gone to enough classes to know that it takes more than 1 day to learn today's software. Any suggestions?

 

ScottyB.

 

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[Trevor Bailey]

If you can not afford to take anymore classes, try looking at Mastercam Education and buy Mastercam Hand Book Vol 1 for starters. It covers everything. There are no other books out there that are more thorough and complete concering CAD/CAM & Mastercam. Much more than just button-button and pictures. It will actually explain why you are clicking where you are clicking.

 

Oh yeah, GO CHARGERS!!!!!!!!!!

 

Good Luck,

 

[ 10-25-2002, 12:57 PM: Message edited by: Trevor Bailey ]

[heeler]

Many Tech schools also have classes at fairly reasonable rates.

 

Go BRONCOS

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Go AWAY Raiders!!!!!

 

Oh, BTW, The book that Trevor linked you to is the way to go!

 

JM2C

[fatboy3]

Scott;

I'm located in Wales WI. not to far from you,and we recently upgraded to version 9 for Mill and lathe. I attended 8 days at Shopware and found that a place called F.M.M.T. Fasttech multi midia training out of Chicago sells the interactive training C.D's. I bought them and found that they are better then the classes. Any questions???

[jspangler]

Hi

How nuch were they, and why do you consider them to be better than the classes? What is included in the course?

 

Thanks

 

John

[PBpaul]

Trevor-

I went to the link you provided but could not find the book you mentioned. I guess it may be hidden in there somewhere but if you can shed any light, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Paul

[fatboy3]

SCOTT;

AFTER TAXES, ALL 5 C.D 'S CAME TO $536.60 THIS MAY SEEM LIKE A LOT TO YOU BUT HAVING A TUTOR WHEN EVER YOU NEED TO BRUSH UP ON A QUESTION IS INVALUABLE. THE CLASSES TOUGHT THE BASICS AS IT PERTAINS TO GENERAL QUESTIONS BUT COULD NOT COME CLOSE BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS

[Trevor Bailey]

Once you get to the page, the link is on the right. However, I just tried it myself and found that it is not working. You may contact CNC directly or your local dealer.