Midwest CAM Solutions News
Fall/Winter 2021
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I hope that 2021 has been a successful year for your business so far. Over here at Midwest CAM Solutions, we continue to grow and add to our team, so that we can serve you better.
You may have already spoken with Jerry, our newest team member. We are thrilled to bring Jerry and his 30 years of manufacturing experience to you in his role as an Applications Technician and Trainer.
We recently exhibited at the WITS show in Witchita, and it was wonderful to be back out there, talking to customers in person again! We are looking forward to more events like this as life begins to return to normal. There is just no substitute for seeing people face-to-face.
You may have heard that Cambrio (the company that owns GibbsCAM) was recently acquired by Sandvik. Sandvik tends to let their acquisitions work very independently, so we see this entirely as a positive. Rest assured that GibbsCAM is in good hands with a solid manufacturing company, where we believe that the software has found its forever home.
And of course, we hope that you have downloaded the new release: GibbsCAM 2022! In it you will find lots of new features that customers have been asking for. We are excited to share more about this new release with you.
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GibbsCAM 2022 has many powerful enhancements you've been asking for, including new surface and solid modeling functions, improvements to predrilling, rotary machining, and deburring. It also includes faster simulation and extended support for machines with multiple configurations or tooling arrangements.
Head on over to our website to find out more about the power and productivity of GibbsCAM 2022. You will find new features to start using today to streamline your CNC programming. |
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If you have any questions about the new capabilities or would like to get back on Maintenance so that you can take advantage of all the new features, give us a call:
(877) 444-0982
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What's New in GibbsCAM 2022
Presentation
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Get a front row seat to many of the new features in the latest release in the What's New in GibbsCAM 2022 presentation on November 9, 2021, at 12 pm CT.
This presentation will walk you through many of the enhancements, including improvements to VoluMill toolpaths, rotary machining, and faster machine simulation.
To join the presentation, click on the button below on November 9, 2021, at 12 pm CT. (Be sure to put that on the calendar!)
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New Maintenance and
Post Processor Policies
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The policies around renewing expired Maintenance have recently changed and if you will be affected by the changes, you will have already received an email discussing your options.
In short, the new policies are:
- If your Maintenance license is four or more years expired, you will no longer have the option to renew. You will be required to repurchase your GibbsCAM license. Renew before December 31, 2021 to prevent that from happening.
- As of January 1, 2022, the multi-seat discount for Maintenance will no longer be offered. So, if you have multiple seats, you need to get current on Maintenance by December 31, 2021 to be grandfathered into the multi-seat discount pricing structure.
There are lots of great reasons to be on GibbsCAM maintenance: new version releases, priority technical support, discounts on add-on software, just to name a few. But other reasons that you may not realize include having to repurchase the software if anything happens to the computer you are running GibbsCAM on, or if you lose or break the hardware key.
Let's make sure that that never happens to you! Give us a call today to get a quote for getting you back on Maintenance by the deadline of December 31, 2021.
(877) 444-0982
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In order to serve you better and complete post processor changes in a timely manner, there have been some changes to how to receive modifications to your post processors.
First of all, Midwest CAM Solutions will now handle all the communications between you and the GibbsCAM post department. We are your one-stop shop for everything GibbsCAM including technical support and post processor modifications.
For any post processor purchased on or after January 1, 2022, there will be a limited period of time after post processor delivery to request free-of-charge changes. After that, there will be a charge for modifications. The timeline is as follows:
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Basic Post (aka Basic Library Post): 30 days
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Standard Post (aka Custom or MTM Level 1 Post): 60 days
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Advanced Post (aka MTM Level II/III Post): 90 days
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Ultimate Post (aka Swiss Post): 120 days
For any post processors purchased before January 1, 2022, you have until the following dates to request any general post processor modifications. After the following dates, there will be a charge for post changes.
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Basic Post: January 30, 2022
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Standard Post: March 1, 2022
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Advanced Post: March 31, 2022
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Ultimate Post: April 30, 2022
If you have a post processor the requires modifications, get that request in as soon as possible. We have created a special form to make this process as easy and seamless as possible.
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Meet Our Newest Team Member |
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Call Jerry for any of your Tech Support and training needs. With over 30 years of experience as a machinist and CNC programmer, Jerry will make sure that every issue is fully resolved.
Call Jerry at (877) 444-0982 or email:
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We have invested in a new Technical Support Ticket tracking system to better serve you. Bookmark the link below and use it to submit a Support Ticket when needed. We also have this link available on the Support page of our website. |
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We are hiring a Part-Time Instructor |
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Love GibbsCAM and want to make a little extra money? We are looking for a part-time GibbsCAM instructor for our evening classes. Keep your day job and still impact the future of manufacturing by passing on your knowledge of GibbsCAM.
Find out more and apply on our website.
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GibbsCAM Training Options |
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In-House Training Center
Evening Classes Start January 10, 2022
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Start the new year off right with GibbsCAM Evening Class Training! Investing in training has been proven to pay dividends in higher productivity.
Evening classes are held one night a week, 5-9 pm, for a total of 24 hours.
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Classes available:
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Basic Mill (Tuesdays)
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Basic Lathe (Thursdays)
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Advanced Mill (Mondays)
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Custom Lab Training at Midwest CAM: $1200/Day
Online Training: $1200/Day
On-site Training: $1800/Day + travel expenses
Mobile Training Lab*: Includes up to 7 laptops & projector Cost: $2200/Day + travel expenses
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Call us today to schedule training: (877) 444-0982 |
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Regional Training with MWC Mobile Lab |
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Our Mobile Lab Training is a perfect way to get you and your team up to speed with GibbsCAM technologies and new user functionalities. We can come onsite and train up to (7) students with our Mobile User Laptop Programming Stations. This allows each student a full “hands on” learning experience. |
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Stay Sharp With These
GibbsCAM Resources
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Are you watching the GibbsCAM Tech Tips videos? These actionable tips help you to become a more proficient CNC programmer. |
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We do quarterly webinars that deep dive into different GibbsCAM options. Be sure to attend these events to learn how to make the most out of your GibbsCAM investment. |
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Midwest CAM Solutions
9220 Bass Lake Road #380
New Hope, MN 55428
(763) 560-6567
Toll free: (877) 444-0982
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