ToolShop Online Self-Paced Training
Learn ToolShop CAD/CAM at your own pace with professionally recorded lessons covering DXF import, drawing cleanup, nesting, toolpath generation, post processing, and CNC program output.
Course Description
The ToolShop Online Self-Paced Training course is designed for new and existing users who want the flexibility to learn on their own schedule. Through professionally recorded video lessons, downloadable exercises, and practical projects, students will gain a complete understanding of the ToolShop CAD/CAM workflow. Beginning with importing DXF and DWG files, students progress through geometry editing, nesting, toolpath generation, machine setup, post processing, and CNC output. The course is suitable for laser, plasma, router, waterjet, and punch applications. Students receive lifetime access to the training materials, allowing them to review lessons whenever needed.
Learning Objectives
- Import DXF & DWG files
- Understand the ToolShop interface
- Repair CAD drawings
- Create efficient nests
- Generate laser toolpaths
- Generate plasma toolpaths
- Generate router toolpaths
- Configure cutting technology
- Post CNC programs
- Optimize production workflow
- Export machine-ready code
- Troubleshoot common programming issues
Skills Covered
Software Used
- ToolShop CAD/CAM
Machine Compatibility
- Laser
- Plasma
- Router
- Waterjet
Prerequisites
Basic computer knowledge. No previous CAD/CAM experience required.