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As manufacturing operations close or see dramatic decreases in business in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Axsys team is here for you. We’re committed to helping ensure our users have the tools they need to not only implement new technology but use any new time that is available to create more efficient toolpath’s that can increase the profitability of the companies they own or work for.  

Axsys Technical Educational Services has launched two new programs though our Virtual Academy to enable incremental skills development and complement our traditional classroom training offerings remotely from your home, office or shop locations.

We’re confident that we can significantly improve your bottom line to help see you through these days—while creating a more prosperous future.  

Make the most of this time to sharpen your skills and to get you up-to-speed before the rush of pent-up demand. Now through May 31, any person or company participating in one of our Distance Learning Workshops will receive a full-year subscription to all our workshops as they are released to the community.  

We encourage you to tell your friends, co-workers, ownership, and colleagues at other companies about these programs so that they too may enjoy the benefits of these exciting new programs. 

Whether you’re looking to hone your skills or you’re a new user and require complete, comprehensive training in a condensed timeframe— we have an award-winning training solution for you.

Act now and get a FREE 1-year subscription to the Axsys Virtual Academy Workshops

Call (248) 926-8810 to speak with a training specialist.

Mastercam Distance Learning

Axsys Virtural Academy also has available a series of online, instructor-led mini-classes that provides training on essential Mastercam functions.

This curriculum, is utilized in our WebExpress Program which provides feature-specific training in a condensed, eady-to-follow format. Classes chosen for the WebExpress Program represent vital core functionality that when utilized, will help your company better compete in today’s highly competetive, global manufacturing enviornment.

Distance Learning Express Curriculum

The mini-classes associated with the WebExpress curriculum enable incremental skills development and complement our traditional classroom training offerings remotely from your home, office or shop locations.

WebExpress classes run twice each week, are only 90 minutes in length and are designed to provide an immediate ROI.

Topics include stock models, work coordinate systems (WCS), using tool libraries and more. We also offer a three-hour System Administration class that is lecture only (2 hours 15 minutes for non-network. environment sites).

Over time, classes will continue to be added to the WebExpress curriculum. Click Here to register or for a complete list of classes curently availalbe.

Distance Learning Workshops

Addressing our new reality with focused, remote-based training to sharpen your CNC programming skills.

Mastercam Stock Models

Focus on various uses for the Stock Model function in Mastercam.

Benefits include: Toolpath control and efficiency, shorter machine-times, and longer tool life.

Mastercam Assemblies

Modeling tools to help manage and control part files

Benefits include: Establishing a better, easier, and accurate workflow.

Mastercam 2021 Overview

Part 1 of a 2 part series

Benefits include: Early exposure to the next version enabling faster and more effective implementation of new features.

Mastercam 2021 Overview

Part 2 of a 2 part series

Benefits include: Early exposure to the next version enabling faster and more effective implementation of new features.

Mastercam Dynamic OptiRough

A detailed look into the toolpath you should be using all of the time

Utilization of OptiRough provides for increased machine tool utilization, faster cycle times, longer tool life, and greater profitability.

Mastercam Tool Libaries

Defining a tool database utilizing Mastercam’s internal and external libraries

Learn how to create a predictable and repeatable processes regardless of the experience of each programmer.

Mastercam Model Prep

A deep dive into a valuable feature that gives the programmer the ability to quickly modify parts to facilitate manufacturing.

This Workshop will highlight the simple to use functions that address common situations that every programmer encounters.

Moldplus for Mastercam

A Powerful & feature-rich application for manipulating, repairing & creating geometry

Extending cutting surfaces, filling holes and bridging gaps. Along with tools for building fixtures, nests, electrodes and more.

Mastercam Swiss Solution

Exploring the new capabilities to drive that swiss machine you have been programming by hand.

Using custom postprocessors and machine parameters we can make your swiss machine fly.

Single-Stream Mill-Turn

Employ the use of Mastercam’s Mill-Turn product for use on “simple” lathes

You will gain the confidence to program your machine based on your unique setup.

Deep Dive: Equal Scallop Toolpath

When to use it, how to use it and what does it mean will be explained

Benefits Include: Faster toolpaths, better finishes and a better understanding of how the equal scallop toolpath will perform on your machine.

5-Axis Roughing

When to use it, how to use it and what does it mean will be explained

Benefits Include: Faster toolpaths, shorter-stronger tools, provides more consistent remaining material, machine hard to reach location, and more.

Self-Paced Mastercam MILL Training with POWER-ASSIST

For a limited time, participate and receive a 50% discount on any individual Mastercam classes for the balance of the 2020

Call (248) 926-8810 to speak with a training specialist.

Power Assist Virtual Training— The Best of All Worlds

More than just training videos or pre-recorded webinars. We’ve combined self-paced internet-based training, training collaterals and Mastercam software that is power-assisted by one of our expert Application Engineers to get you up-to-speed and productive in the shortest possible timeframe.  

Students enrolled in the Mastercam Mill 2D Power Assist program receive access to online Mastercam University training to learn Mastercam at their own pace, with 4 specific break points defined during the 12-Lesson curriculum to have one-on-one web sessions with a senior Axsys instructor.

Mastercam University
Online, video-based training offering 24/7 access to fully online training. Mastercam University courses are designed to be self-paced. Each lesson contains a set of learning objectives, assessment questions, and challenges to be completed by the student. You will earn a certificate for each course you complete.

Mastercam Software
A free download of Mastercam Demo/Home Learning Edition is provided with each course. This version of Mastercam designed is for learning purposes and getting familiar with the software. Mastercam Demo/HLE does not post code like Mastercam Educational Suite and other products, rather it allows users to design and program parts while exploring the functionality of the world’s leading CAD/CAM.

Senior Instructor
Students enrolled in the Mastercam Mill 2D Power Assist Program enjoy the benefits of working with one of our highly-experienced Application Engineers and Senior Instructors. These resources typically have over 20-years real-world machining experience and 10-years’ experience in teaching Mastercam to a diverse customer base consisting of users of all ages and experience levels.  

This program is designed with 4 specific break points defined during the 12-lesson curriculum to have one-on-one web sessions your Senior Axsys instructor. These sessions are used to answer any questions you may have or reinforce any concepts presented during the previous lessons. You instructor will even give assignments, using the data of your choice or data provided to you that is applicable to your work. This personalized training is outside of that which is included in the standard curriculum to assure concepts are understood and you are best positioned to utilize Mastercam to perform your duties.