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ARTCAM Course

ArtCAM is an all-in-one CADCAM software package for designing artistic products and manufacturing them using CNC machine tools or laser-engraving machines.

Your roadmap — from admission to certificate

  1. Free counselling

    Talk to our counsellor — choose the right course, batch time and mode.

  2. Admission

    Join at a CADD centre near you or online. You get your student login and ID card.

  3. Learn step by step

    60 Hours of hands-on ARTCAM classes — in the classroom or live online.

    ARTCAM FundamentalGetting StartedCreating Vector Using With Drafting toolsBasic OperationsManipulation Command in ArtCAMManipulation Command in ArtCAM - IIWorking with LayersCreating and Editing Vector Using Advance ToolsWorking with Bitmap3D Modeling (Relief Creation)
  4. Practice & project

    Exercises in every class and a final project, checked by your trainer.

  5. Course completion certificate + completion badge

    Finish the course and get your course-completion certificate and a digital completion badge with your name.

    Sample course-completion certificate — Professional Course in ArtCAM
    Course-completion certificate (sample) — Professional Course in ArtCAM · verifiable online
    Course-completion badge — Professional Course in ArtCAM
    Course-completion badge
    Course
    Professional Course in ArtCAM
    Issued by
    CADD Training Cetre
    Training
    Classroom or live online
    How to earn
    Complete the course and its project
    With your name and year · its own verify link · “Add to profile” on LinkedIn
  6. Certification exam

    Take the certification exam: a theory test and a practical task — at the centre or online.

  7. Certified certificate + marksheet

    Pass the exam and get the certified certificate with your marksheet. Anyone can check it online with its QR code.

  8. Certified badge

    Your certified badge — add it to LinkedIn and share it anywhere; it opens its own verify page.

    Certified badge — Professional Course in ArtCAM
    Certified badge
    Course
    Professional Course in ArtCAM
    Issued by
    CADD Training Cetre
    Training
    Classroom or live online
    How to earn
    Pass the certification exam
    You also get
    Certified certificate + marksheet
    With your name and year · its own verify link · “Add to profile” on LinkedIn
  9. Make your CV & apply for jobs

    Make your CV in your student panel (Career → My CV) — your course, certificates and projects are added for you. Send it as a link with a preview picture, and apply to jobs and Hire Me requests from companies.

    Sample CV

About the ARTCAM course

About ArtCAM

ArtCAM is an all-in-one CADCAM software package for designing artistic products and manufacturing them using CNC machine tools or laser-engraving machines.

Designing

You can create 2D designs by importing images or creating images using vectors and bitmaps. You can also create 3D designs by importing reliefs or creating reliefs from vectors and bitmaps.

Manufacturing

When you have finished creating the 2D or 3D design, you can choose a machining toolpath to manufacture the design into a product. After ArtCAM calculates and generates the toolpath, you can simulate the toolpath, before then saving it and exporting the data to the machine.

You will be able to

  • Create and edit vector artwork for signs, panels and decorative designs
  • Import images and bitmaps and convert them into usable vectors
  • Build 3D reliefs from vectors, bitmaps and imported relief files
  • Combine, sculpt and smooth reliefs for carving and moulding work
  • Generate 2D profiling, area clearance and V-bit carving toolpaths
  • Create 3D roughing and finishing toolpaths and simulate them
  • Save toolpaths in the correct machine format for CNC routers and engravers

Who it is for

  • Mechanical and manufacturing students interested in CNC design
  • CNC router, engraving and laser machine operators
  • Furniture, signage, jewellery and handicraft makers
  • Designers in wood carving, stone carving and mould making units

What you need

  • Basic computer skills
  • An interest in artistic design; drawing or CorelDRAW knowledge helps
  • A Windows PC with at least 8 GB RAM for live online classes

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ARTCAM Syllabus

19 chapters · 175 topics
01 ARTCAM Fundamental 8 topics
  1. Introduction About ARTCAM
  2. Starting ArtCAM
  3. Opening Existing ArtCAM File
  4. Understanding the Interface of ArtCAM
  5. Knowing ArtCAM Terminology
  6. Customizing the Interface
  7. Using ArtCAM Workspaces
  8. Reseting the Workspace
02 Getting Started 8 topics
  1. Creating a New Model
  2. Understanding the ArtCAM Workflow
  3. Using Mouse Controls
  4. Using Zoom Commands in 2D & 3D
  5. Understanding the Concept Behind the Zoom
  6. Using Viewing Tools
  7. Secure your data with Save, SaveAS & Auto-Recover
  8. Using Close & Exit
03 Creating Vector Using With Drafting tools 9 topics
  1. Understanding About Vectors
  2. Creating Free-Form Shapes
  3. Creating Rectangular Shape
  4. Creating Circular Shape
  5. Creating Elliptical Shape
  6. Creating Polygonal Shape
  7. Creating Star Shape
  8. Creating Arc Shape
  9. Creating Text Shape in Depth
04 Basic Operations 9 topics
  1. Creating, Editing and Deleting the Current/New 2D View
  2. Setting & Displaying the Co-ordinate Value
  3. Setting & Displaying the Grid
  4. Setting & Displaying the Ruler
  5. Creating, Displaying and Deleting the Guidelines
  6. Understanding the UNDO and REDO Operation
  7. Understanding and Controlling the Object SNAPs
  8. Working With Snaps
  9. Using other Basic Operations Tools
05 Manipulation Command in ArtCAM 6 topics
  1. Using TRIM Tool and Technics
  2. Understanding and Using OFFSET Tool
  3. Using Transform Tool
  4. Using Advanced Technics to Copy, Rotate and Move
  5. Working with Node Editing
  6. Editing Vector Spans in ArtCAM
06 Manipulation Command in ArtCAM - II 8 topics
  1. Mirroring Object
  2. Using Boolean Operations
  3. Joining Vectors and Vector Nodes
  4. Clossing and Aligning Vector Nodes
  5. Using Rectangular and Polar Array
  6. Copying object Along the Path
  7. Aligning Vectors
  8. Creating and Editing Vector Fillets
07 Working with Layers 6 topics
  1. Understanding and Creating a Vector Layer
  2. Assigning Layer into Existing Object
  3. Moving, Deleting, Duplicating, Renaming and Merging Vector Layers
  4. Controlling the Layer Visibility, Locking/Unlocking, and Snapping
  5. Exporting and Importing Vector Layer and Objects
  6. Selecting Vectors and Understanding the colour-coding of vectors
08 Creating and Editing Vector Using Advance Tools 9 topics
  1. Importing the Vectors
  2. Cleanup the Vector Intersection
  3. Cleanup the Vector Nodes/Convert Vector into Spline
  4. Convert Spline Vector into fit Arc
  5. Using Selection Technics
  6. Understanding the Grouping Concept
  7. Creating Vectors from Intersecting Boundaries
  8. Separating Vector with Specific Intersecting Boundary
  9. Converting Vectors into Regular Shapes
09 Working with Bitmap 9 topics
  1. Understanding About the Bitmaps
  2. Importing an Images and Understanding the Technical Terms
  3. Understanding and Selecting the primary and secondary colours
  4. Reducing the Number of Colours from Artwork
  5. Creating Vectors from Bitmap
  6. Understanding and Creating a bitmap layer
  7. Importing and Exporting Bitmap Artwork
  8. Duplicating, Deleting and Renaming Bitmaps Layers
  9. Viewing and Clearing a Bitmap Layer
10 3D Modeling (Relief Creation) 10 topics
  1. Understanding, Creating and Selecting a Relief Layer/Layer Group
  2. Importing and Exporting a Relief Layer
  3. Moving, Deleting, Duplicating and Renaming a Relief Layer
  4. Merging and Controlling the Visibility of Relief Layers
  5. Understanding the Shape Editor Tool
  6. Creating Basic Shapes Using Closed Vectors
  7. Creating Constant-Height Lettering
  8. Creating a Male/Concave or Female/Convex Dome Shape
  9. Understanding and Create Weave Reliefs
  10. Creating an Angled Plane on a Relief Layer
11 3D Modeling (Relief Creation)- II 7 topics
  1. Creating a Extruded Shapes
  2. Creating a Spun Shape
  3. Creating a Turned Shape
  4. Pasting Relief Along a Curve
  5. Understanding and Creating a Blended Shape
  6. Understanding and Creating Blended Text and Shapes
  7. Creating Latent Images within Reliefs
12 Modifying 3D Model (Relief Editing) 13 topics
  1. Reset a Selected Relief Layer
  2. Scale the Z Height of a Relief Layer
  3. Scale the Volume of Relief Layers
  4. Remove Surface Irregularities on a Relief Layer
  5. Remove Small Holes on the Surface of a Relief Layer
  6. Reset, or Zero, the Height of a Selected Relief Layer
  7. Mirroring the Reliefs
  8. Offset and Fade a Selected Relief Layer
  9. Changing Vertical Faces on a Relief Layer
  10. Extract the Pieces from Relief Layer For Clipart
  11. Divide the Content on a Relief Layer into Slices
  12. Applying Texture to a Relief Layer
  13. Invert Selected Relief Layers
13 Machining 19 topics
  1. Understanding the 2D Machining and 2D Toolpath Tools
  2. Understanding the 3D Machining and 3D Toolpath Tools
  3. Understanding and Using the Tool Database
  4. Reviewing and Editing the available Database Tools
  5. Adding, Copying and Deleting the Tools
  6. Adding, Copying and Deleting the Tool Group
  7. Opening, Importing and Saving the Tool Database
  8. Creating the Form Tools
  9. Specifying the Material Setup and Deleting Material
  10. Adding and Editing bridges
  11. Selecting, Editing, Calculating and Deleting a single toolpath
  12. Setup the toolpath order
  13. Adjusting the Machining Parameters for CNC Machine Tool
  14. Editing a Profile Pass within a Selected Toolpath
  15. Setting the Machining Order in ArtCAM
  16. Viewing and Simulating the Toolpaths
  17. Controlling the Visibility/ Colour of Toolpaths/ Simulated Toolpaths
  18. Understanding Cut Direction and Ramping Moves
  19. Specifying the cut sequence
14 2D Machining Operations 12 topics
  1. Understanding and Using Profile Toolpath
  2. Understanding and Using Fluting Toolpath
  3. Using 2D Area-Clearance Toolpath
  4. Using V-Bit Carving Toolpath
  5. Using Bevel-Carving Toolpath
  6. Using Smart Engraving Toolpath
  7. Using Drill-Holes Toolpath
  8. Using Inlay wizard
  9. Using Raised-Round Toolpath
  10. Using Texture Toolpath
  11. Using Drill-Bank Toolpath
  12. Using Grid-Creator Toolpath
15 Working With Sheets and Plates 6 topics
  1. Understanding and Creating a New Sheet
  2. Selecting, Renaming and Deleting the Existing Sheet
  3. Preparing Data File for Creating Sheets of Badges or Name-Plates
  4. Creating Sheets of Badges or Name-Plates
  5. Creating Sheets with Nest Selected Vectors Tool
  6. Using 2D Machining Wizard Tool
16 3D Machining Operations 5 topics
  1. Using Machine-Relief Toolpath
  2. Using Feature-Machining Toolpath
  3. Using Z-Level Roughing Toolpath
  4. Using Laser-Machining Toolpath
  5. Using 3D Cut-Out Toolpath
17 Post-Processing Tool Paths 9 topics
  1. Saving a Toolpath
  2. Creating a Toolpath Template
  3. Loading a Toolpath Template
  4. Transforming Toolpaths
  5. Copying Toolpaths
  6. Creating Toolpath Panels
  7. Merging Toolpaths
  8. Calculating a Batch of Toolpaths
  9. Using a Toolpath Summary
18 Advanced Modeling & Editing in ARTCAM 10 topics
  1. Working with Bitmap
  2. Working with Bitmap Colour - I
  3. Working with Bitmap Colour - II
  4. Creating Relief with Bitmap Colours
  5. Advance Modeling with Two Rail Sweep
  6. Manipulating the Reliefs Using the Sculpting Tools
  7. Manipulating the Reliefs Using the Boolean Tools
  8. Assigning a Combine Mode to a Relief Layer
  9. Projecting the Vectors Across the Surface of a Relief
  10. Creating Sheets of Badges or Name-Plates
19 Advanced Operations 12 topics
  1. Modifying the Dimensions of an Open Model
  2. Set the Model Position and Resolution
  3. Mirroring and Rotating the Model
  4. Creating a Greyscale Image and Removing any Isolated Pixels
  5. Adjust the Appearance of the Composite Relief
  6. Find out the Size, Position and Angle of any object
  7. Specify the Graphics Settings
  8. Modifying a Vector, or Piece of Relief Clipart, within the Model
  9. Altering the Parts of Your Model
  10. Pasting the Consecutive Copies of Relief Clipart
  11. Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  12. Assigning or Changing Keyboard Shortcuts

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ARTCAM course — FAQ

What is ArtCAM used for?

ArtCAM is CAD/CAM software for designing artistic products such as carved doors, signs, plaques, jewellery and moulds, and for producing toolpaths to cut them on CNC routers or engraving machines.

Is ArtCAM still available?

Autodesk stopped selling ArtCAM, and its technology continues in a successor product called Carveco. The relief modelling and toolpath skills you learn transfer directly to these related tools.

Who can join the ArtCAM course?

CNC operators, furniture and signage makers, jewellery and handicraft designers, and mechanical students can join. Basic computer skills are enough to start.

How long is the ArtCAM course?

The ArtCAM course runs for 60 Hours, covering vectors, bitmaps, relief modelling, toolpaths and simulation with practical design exercises.

Can I learn ArtCAM online or only in the classroom?

Both. ArtCAM is taught in the classroom at CADD Training Centre branches and in live online classes, with relief and vector practice files shared for every session.

Do I get a certificate for the ArtCAM course?

Yes. ArtCAM learners get a CADD Training Centre certificate after the course, verifiable online through its QR code or verification code, which helps when you approach CNC carving workshops.

What jobs can I do after learning ArtCAM?

You can work as a CNC router designer, relief designer, CNC programmer for wood or stone carving, or start your own CNC design and carving work.

More questions? Ask our counsellor or read the general FAQ.

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