CNC operators, setters and programmers who want to move into CAM.
Mastercam CAD & milling syllabus
The following is a learning roadmap. We agree the modules, depth and exercises around your experience before enrolment.
01
CAD & component preparation
Read the part drawing, organise geometry and prepare a usable model for programming. Work with wireframe, solid or surface geometry according to the component.
Learning focus: Explain what must be machined and identify the features that need separate operations.
02
Setup, stock & coordinates
Relate the model orientation to the intended machining setup. Discuss stock, workholding, planes, work coordinates and tool access.
Learning focus: Describe the relationship between the CAM setup and the actual machine setup.
03
2D milling & hole-making
Plan facing, contours, pockets and drilling operations. Discuss chaining, entry and exit choices, depths, clearance and operation order.
Learning focus: Build and explain a toolpath sequence for a component with pockets and holes.
04
Tooling & cutting strategy
Choose tools and holders around the feature, material and access. Discuss roughing, finishing and dynamic milling approaches.
Learning focus: Explain why a selected strategy suits the feature; identify which cutting data needs confirmation.
05
3D roughing & finishing
Study surface-based machining, stock left for finishing and the effect of toolpath direction and spacing. Review boundaries and areas that remain unmachined.
Learning focus: Compare roughing and finishing decisions on a shaped component.
06
Verification & NC output
Review tool motion, remaining stock and clearances in the available verification tools. Connect CAM operations to post-processed NC output.
Learning focus: Recognise that software verification and an appropriate postprocessor are part of preparation, followed by machine-specific prove-out.
Training around your experience
Your starting level and module coverage are discussed before enrolment. We discuss your current role and the skills you want to build before recommending a learning path. Sessions offer individual guidance and practical component-based exercises.
Basic computer use and an understanding of CNC machining are helpful. If you are new to coordinates, offsets or tools, start with our CNC setter and manual programming path. Turning, multiaxis and Mill-Turn are separate specialist paths rather than assumed inclusions in every milling course.
Bring your current role, machine or control name and a non-confidential example of the type of component you work on. This helps the trainer identify the right starting point and avoid spending your time on topics you already know.
Classroom or online training
Attend classroom training in Coimbatore or Chennai, or learn online from your location. NC4U trains learners in Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar, Romania, Germany, China, Japan, the United States and Canada.
Training support is available in Tamil, English, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam. Share your time zone and preferred language so we can discuss suitable timings.
Mastercam course fees and duration
Request the current fee for CAD and milling, turning, multiaxis or Mill-Turn training. We discuss your starting level and confirm the modules, practice, schedule and total fee before enrolment. See how to request your Mastercam course fee.
Prefer live online? Share your country, time zone and preferred language when you enquire. International learners can discuss the same course scope with the team.
Before you join
What is the fee and course duration?
The fee and duration depend on your starting level, selected modules and schedule. Ask for the total fee, included practice and support before enrolling. See our fee enquiry guide.
Can I learn while working shifts?
Discuss one-to-one sessions, flexible timings and Sunday availability with the branch. The team will confirm a suitable schedule rather than assuming a fixed batch.
Which language can I learn in?
Training support is available in Tamil, English, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam. Confirm the language you prefer when you book.
View real customer components programmed by NC4U and the original appreciation letter from Karmen International Pvt. Ltd. These demonstrate our industrial programming services; they are separate from student course feedback.