--- title: Hurco 5-Axis Training Class description: This training class covers conversational programming for 5-axis machines and basic operation of the control. Students are guided through a course of programming parts from basic to more complex. --- # Hurco 5-Axis Training Course This training class covers conversational programming and the basic rules and interactions for 5-axis machines. Students are guided through a course of programming examples from basic to more complex. [ 5-Axis Training Course Workbook ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%20UPDATE%20full%20document.pdf?hsLang=en) ![MAX4-vs-MAX5](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/MAX4-vs-MAX5.png "MAX4-vs-MAX5") ### **Please Note:** This course is designed for users on the MAX5 control. If you have a MAX4 Control (see figure below) please see the original Mill Training Intro series located [here](https://www.hurco.com/en-us/support/pages/Training-Videos.aspx?cat=MAX%204%20WinMax%20V9%20Videos) ## Basics of Universal Rotary An explanation of the term Universal Rotary and understanding the “Righthand Rule” for programming 5-axis machines. [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%20Programming%20the%20Basics.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Basics of Transform Plane What is a Transform Plane and how is it programmed. This video will show the basics of Transform Plane and how it is used when programming a 5-axis machine. [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%205-sided%20programming.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 5-Axis Part Programming 1 In this video we program features on the top, front, and right side of the workpiece using Transform Plane. [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%20Programming%20%231.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 5-Axis Part Programming 2 How to program chamfers (or similar features) using both the end of an endmill vs. the side of the endmill. There are also good visuals that provide a deeper understanding of how to control the temporary origin point when using Transform Planes. [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%20Programming%20%232.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 5-Axis Part Programming 3 This video will explain the programming of compound angles, when the rotation isn’t a simple 90° rotation around a single axis, and how to program subsequent 3-axis blocks. [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%20Programming%20%233.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 5-Axis Part Programming 4 This video will explain how to control the orientation of features on a part, by learning how to control the orientation of the transformed Workplane. [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/5-Axis%20Training%20Slides/5-Axis%20Online%20Training%202021%20Programming%20%234.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Rotary Position After Transform Plane This video discusses how to use a Rotary Position to return to work on the top side of a part after ending a previous Transform Plane block. ## Transform Plane Groups This video will discuss Transform Plane Groups and how they can be used to pattern a transform plane around a part, and eliminate the need to program redundant transform planes for repeating geometries on a workpiece. ## CNC Machining Blog - Tips & Tricks for Machinists Subscribe for weekly posts on high-speed and 5-axis machining, workholding, the latest control technologies, plus Hurco tips-and-tricks…just to name a few. [ Visit the Blog ](https://blog.hurco.com/?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ![](https://secure.pass8heal.com/222100.png)