FabriWIN Course Details

METALSOFT provides both classes and on-site training for FabriWIN. Classes are held at both our California and Chicago offices

If you are interested in attending a class, please call our headquarters in California at 714-549-0112. To register, please ask for a training cordinator -- all spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.

All dates are tentative based on the number of participants registering for the class.

The cost of this class is $1,500 for the first attendee and $800 for each additional attendee. Payment is due two (2) weeks before the start of class. Purchase orders, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. A Purchase Order is required to confirm class. Please fax Purchase Orders to 714-549-0112 @ 714-443-5036.

Cancellations must take place at least seven (7) business days prior to class. There will be a $250 fee for any cancellation that takes place less than seven (7) days prior to class.

All training sessions will begin on Monday at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, classes will begin at 8:00 a.m. All training sessions will end at 5:00 p.m. daily except Friday, which should end no later than 4:00 p.m.

Lodging, food and transportation is the responsibility of the attending party. A list of hotels and maps in the area will be provided for the location of your choice upon request. When making hotel reservations at any of these hotels, mention Metalsoft's name to qualify for the corporate rate.

On-site training is also available. Please call our California office at 714-549-0112 for details or to schedule.

Web-ex training is available for $150.00 per hour with a two (2) hour minimum and payment in advance. A high speed Internet connection is REQUIRED. Please call 714-549-0112 for details.

FabriWIN Course Itinerary

The FabriWIN training class is a one-week course that includes instruction in the use of Metalsoft’s CAD/CAM software. The interactive class environment offers new users the opportunity to learn, ask questions and exchange information with other class members from across the country. Metalsoft realizes that many of you design parts in other software so the first four days of the class cover the CAM side of FabriWIN. Instruction on the design portion (CAD) of FabriWIN takes place on Friday.

The itinerary is as follows:

Monday 9:00am ­ 5:00pm
The course begins by discussing the various default settings in FabriWIN. Parts and special tools will be imported as DXF and IGS files. A tool inventory will be create, along with a standard turret setup. A general overview of some CAD commands and coordinate input follows.

Tuesday 8:00am ­ 5:00pm
Day 2 begins instruction on the CAM section of FabriWIN. The CAM section provides the user a variety of ways to place parts on a sheet for manufacturing on a punching, cutting, or combination machine. After a general overview of setting up the sheets, instruction begins on tool assignment.

Wednesday 8:00am ­ 5:00pm
Day 3 continues the CAM section for punching machines.

Thursday 8:00am ­ 5:00pm
Day 4 concludes CAM for punching and begins instruction on cutting. There is a half of a day spent on training for punching machines and half of a day spent on cutting and combination machines.

Friday 8:00am ­ 3:00pm
Day 5 completes FabriWIN training. Machine Talk and Reverse Engineering are discussed.


The presentation concludes at approximately 3:00pm Friday. The remaining time can be used for review and questions.

Please note that Predator is not covered in class.

Prerequisites

This class is designed to train customers on how to use our software only and is not machine specific.

This training is not a Windows or sheet metal class. Attendees are expected to have basic computer and windows skills, (e.g., double clicking with the mouse, minimizing and maximizing windows, managing files, etc.) and should be familiar with the keyboard in order to type in file names for the parts and sheet.

Standard sheet metal terms such as flanges and bend deductions should be familiar to the attendee (while this is not a strict requirement to a successful training experience, attendees should be aware that little time will be spent on these areas).

If your company has just purchased a new machine, it is recommended that the attendee be trained on the machine prior to taking our class, as all the material files are different and machine specific settings are not discussed in detail. If the attendee has prior knowledge of the machine, he/she will know what material file settings do.

If you plan on programming parts you can actually run on your specific machine, you must bring your tool inventory and machine on a disk. Otherwise the inventory and machine provided in the class will be used. Your specific driver will be provided in class, but tool inventory and machine setup used in class is generic.

All computers, training manuals, etc. are provided. However, if specific ergonomic devices such as special mouse pads with wrist supports are required, the attendee should provide such devices.

This class does cover both punching and cutting. Drawing is covered in class; attendees should understand that they will get basic exposure to drawing, but proficiency is based on work done outside of the class.

This class is focused on our latest version of software. If you are not currently using at least version 9.0, please contact Jim Elmore at 949-231-1421 to find out what version you are on and what the cost would be to become current. Many features taught in this class may not exist in earlier versions.

Lodging

Chicago Training Class

Extended Stay America
1140 Thorndale
Itasca, IL 60143
630.250.1111
Rates start at $55.99/night for 1-6 nights, $38.99/night for 7+ nights
* Fully equipped kitchens w/full size refrigerator, microwave, electric range, coffee maker, dining and cooking utensils
* On-site laundry facilities

Holiday Inn Itasca Hotel
860 West Irving Park Road
Itasca, IL 60143
630.773.2340
Metalsoft, Inc Preferred Rate $89/night, regularly $105.95
* Complimentary transportation to local attractions as well as the Metalsoft training facility. This hotel is next to the business park where our office is and is within walking distance.
* Complimentary full breakfast buffet
* Complimentary bottled beer and/or wine on Tuesdays from 6-7pm

Wyndham Wood Dale
1200 N. Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-860-2900
Metalsoft, Inc Preferred Rate $99/night, regularly $139
* Complimentary shuttle to/from Metalsoft training facility, please arrange with front desk upon arrival.
* Cable/in-room movies, Sony Playstation, WebTV
* High-speed internet available in all rooms

Wyndham Hotel Northwest Chicago
400 Park Boulevard
Itasca, IL 60143
630.773.4000
Metalsoft, Inc Preferred Rate of $99.00/night, regularly $159
* Complimentary shuttle to/from Metalsoft training facility. This hotel is approximately 10 minutes away, so arrangements need to be made upon reservation or arrival.
* Cable/in-room movies, Sony Playstation, WebTV
* High-speed internet available in all rooms.

AmeriSuites
1150 Arlington Heights Road
Itasca, IL 60143
630.875.1400
Rates start at $105.00 during the week
* Complimentary full breakfast buffet
* Complimentary shuttle to/from O’Hare Airport and Metalsoft training facility, please arrange at time of reservation
* Wireless high-speed internet in all rooms

Califronia Training Class

Lodging

The Holiday Inn Select La Mirada
14429 Firestone Boulevard
La Mirada, CA 90638
714-481-6300
Metalsoft, Inc Preferred Rate for $88/night, regularly $159
* Complimentary full breakfast buffet for trainees
* Complimentary beer/wine and hors d’oeuvres in the evening.
* Complimentary shuttle service to/from Metalsoft training facility, must arrange in advance.
* Complimentary high-speed internet in all rooms. Will be wireless in Sept 2006.
* Red Robin restaurant located on the property. Many nearby restaurants as well.

Extended Stay America
14775 Firestone Boulevard
La Mirada, CA 90638
714-670-8579
Rates start at $72.00/night for 1-6 nights, $54.99/night for 7+ nights
* Fully equipped kitchens w/full size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, coffee maker, dining and
cooking utensils.
* Full-size ironing board, iron and on-site laundry machines.
* Near numerous restaurants
* Cab service available to/from LAX and SNA airports.