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Elevate your manufacturing skills with MECAD Manufacturing’s expert-led training programs. We offer specialised courses in Mastercam and SigmaNEST, designed to enhance your proficiency and productivity.
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Mastercam and SigmaNEST training
Discover the art of manufacturing with our Mastercam and SigmaNEST training programs. Dive into a practical learning experience that nurtures your skills and boosts productivity. Our courses, led by experienced instructors, provide hands-on knowledge to transform your cababilities.
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Essentials
The Mastercam Essentials course will enable you to use Mastercam at a basic to intermediate level, and includes design, lathe, mill2D and mill3D operations.
In-Person
Duration: 5-day training course

Advanced
In-Person
Duration: 5-day training course

Lathe C&Y-Axis
In-Person
Duration: 5-day training course
The Mastercam Lathe C&Y Axis Training Course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge for programming 4-Axis lathe operations with focus on the C and Y axis.

Mill 4-Axis
In-Person
Duration: 3-day training course
This specialised course focuses on leveraging the full potential of 4-axis milling, equipping participants with the skills needed for high-precision, multi-axis machining projects.

WIre
In-Person
Duration: 1-day training course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of wire EDM programming, covering foundational concepts and advanced strategies to enhance precision and efficiency.

Essentials
In-Person
Duration: 3-day training course
This SigmaNEST Essentials course will give you the confidence to create parts, generate quotes, and program CNC machines for Production.
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Mastercam Essentials
The Mastercam Essentials course will enable you to use Mastercam at a basic to intermediate level, and includes design, lathe, mill2D and mill3D operations.

Matercam Advanced
The Mastercam Advanced course will enable you to use Mastercam at a advanced level, and includes advanced features like Multi-axis toolpaths, feature based machining, 3D tool creation and Mill-Turn programming.

SigmaNEST Essentials
This SigmaNEST Essentials course will give you the confidence to create parts, generate quotes, and program CNC machines for Production.
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Frequently asked questions
The Mastercam Essentials course covers the basics of Mastercam, including the user interface, 2D and 3D geometry creation, toolpath generation, and basic CNC programming. This course is designed for beginners to build a solid foundation in Mastercam.
The Mastercam Advanced course dives deeper into complex toolpath strategies, multi-axis machining, customisation, and advanced CNC programming techniques. It is intended for users who have completed the Essentials course or have equivalent experience.
The SigmaNEST Essentials course is designed for individuals involved in nesting and material optimisation. It covers topics like part creation, nesting strategies, and optimising material usage, making it ideal for professionals looking to improve efficiency in manufacturing.
For Mastercam Essentials and SigmaNEST Essentials, no prior experience is required. However, the Mastercam Advanced course requires completion of the Essentials course or equivalent experience to ensure participants can handle advanced topics effectively.
You can enroll in any of our training courses by visiting our website and selecting the course you are interested in. You can also contact our offices in Centurion, Cape Town, or Durban for more information and assistance with registration.