Advanced CAD & CAM – Digital Design to Precision Production
As advanced manufacturing evolves, so too must the skills of its workforce. The Advanced CAD & CAM training track is designed for learners who are ready to move beyond the fundamentals and take on high-level design and machining challenges that power industries such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, automotive, and energy.
This advanced curriculum blends high-resolution 3D modeling with precise, real-world manufacturing techniques. It gives learners the tools to design complex components, simulate machining operations, and produce parts with tight tolerances using multi-axis CNC equipment. The result is a workforce fluent in digital manufacturing—capable of transforming a digital model into a finished product with speed, accuracy, and confidence.
What You’ll Learn
In the CAD portion of the training, students focus on advanced part modeling, surface creation, and assembly design using industry-standard platforms like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Fusion 360. Emphasis is placed on design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure parts meet rigorous specifications.
The CAM portion dives deep into toolpath programming for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines. Learners simulate machining operations, identify collision risks, and generate efficient code to maximize productivity and minimize wear on tools and machines. Post-processing for multiple machine controllers and production environments is also covered.
Key Topics Include
Advanced parametric and surface modeling
Assembly constraints and simulation
CAM strategies for complex multi-axis machining
Toolpath optimization and material removal simulation
G-code post-processing for various CNC systems
Workflow integration from CAD to CAM to CNC
Shop floor communication and revision control
Who It’s For
This track is tailored for individuals with a foundation in machining or mechanical design—such as CNC operators, engineering technicians, or journeymen—who are looking to expand their digital skills and take on more technical design and programming responsibilities in a production environment.
Why It Matters
Companies are rapidly investing in digital twins, flexible automation, and model-based definition. This training empowers workers to engage directly with those technologies—accelerating prototyping, reducing time-to-market, and improving quality at every step.
Graduates of Advanced CAD & CAM training are not just machine operators or designers; they’re digital manufacturing specialists—capable of solving complex production problems and improving processes from the model to the machine.