Welcome
Welcome to the storefront for Gibbs and Associates. Here you can purchase printed versions of our software documentation. The manuals are listed alphabetically and are available in both Black & White and in full Color.
Which manuals go with my software?
The software you have purchased guides which manuals you may wish to buy. Below is a link to a chart that lists the software packages and the relevant manuals. Feel free to purchase only those you feel you need.
PDF: Manuals by Option
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Print: $16.90 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM 2.5D Solids option and includes tutorials. 2.5D Solids is focused on the needs of machining 2.5D solids only. It allows users to define parts using solid and surface modeling techniques that can be directly machined using 2D, 2.5D and occasionally even 3D machining techniques. Geometry Creation, Mill and Advanced Mill are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2004
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Print: $42.45 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM 2.5D Solids option and includes tutorials. 2.5D Solids is focused on the needs of machining 2.5D solids only. It allows users to define parts using solid and surface modeling techniques that can be directly machined using 2D, 2.5D and occasionally even 3D machining techniques. Geometry Creation, Mill and Advanced Mill are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2004
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Print: $15.30 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM 4-Axis option and includes tutorials. The 4-Axis module provides simultaneous 4-axis machining of 3D geometry including support for Y-axis offsets. Geometry Creation and Mill are recommended reading before using this manual. Additionally, either 2.5D Solids or SolidSurfacer are recommended if you will be working with solids. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $29.65 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM 4-Axis option and includes tutorials. The 4-Axis module provides simultaneous 4-axis machining of 3D geometry including support for Y-axis offsets. Geometry Creation and Mill are recommended reading before using this manual. Additionally, either 2.5D Solids or SolidSurfacer are recommended if you will be working with solids. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $21.30 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM 5-Axis option and includes tutorials. The 5-Axis module is used to easily create almost any type of 5-axis toolpath. 5-Axis lets you intelligently tilt the tool axis with numerous tilting strategies. The Getting Started Guide and either 2.5D Solids or SolidSurfacer are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $77.65 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM 5-Axis option and includes tutorials. The 5-Axis module is used to easily create almost any type of 5-axis toolpath. 5-Axis lets you intelligently tilt the tool axis with numerous tilting strategies. The Getting Started Guide and either 2.5D Solids or SolidSurfacer are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $18.05 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Advanced CS option and includes tutorials. The Advanced CS option provides additional functionality for the Mill Module, allowing users to work with multiple coordinate systems in order to create and machine geometry in more “advanced” ways. Geometry Creation and Mill are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: March 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $51.65 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Advanced CS option and includes tutorials. The Advanced CS option provides additional functionality for the Mill Module, allowing users to work with multiple coordinate systems in order to create and machine geometry in more “advanced” ways. Geometry Creation and Mill are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: March 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $16.45 This guide documents all of the items found in the Menu Bar at the top of your GibbsCAM software. This manual is purely a reference guide that functions across all GibbsCAM products. This manual will be most effective when used along with the other manuals and their tutorials. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $38.85 This guide documents all of the items found in the Menu Bar at the top of your GibbsCAM software. This manual is purely a reference guide that functions across all GibbsCAM products. This manual will be most effective when used along with the other manuals and their tutorials. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $14.35 This guide documents all of the import and export formats supported by GibbsCAM and a tutorial on healing surfaces. This includes the formats that are automatically included with the system as well as the CAD Interoperability options. Release Date: October 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $22.05 This guide documents all of the import and export formats supported by GibbsCAM and a tutorial on healing surfaces. This includes the formats that are automatically included with the system as well as the CAD Interoperability options. Release Date: October 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $15.40 This is the most basic of all the manuals, providing information on the basic use of the system, and an overview of the interface. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $30.45 This is the most basic of all the manuals, providing information on the basic use of the system, and an overview of the interface. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $12.80 PostHASTE lets you create your own post processor. This document discusses the basics of installing and using PostHASTE. The PostHASTE Formatting Reference Manual, a PDF that comes with the software, discusses PostHASTE formatting templates. Release Date: October 2003
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Print: $18.20 This manual discusses the use and interface of creating geometry in GibbsCAM and includes tutorials. This manual is intended for all GibbsCAM users. The information in this manual applies to the basics of creating geometry (and the basics of a part file in general) across all of the GibbsCAM modules. The Getting Started Guide is recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $52.85 This manual discusses the use and interface of creating geometry in GibbsCAM and includes tutorials. This manual is intended for all GibbsCAM users. The information in this manual applies to the basics of creating geometry (and the basics of a part file in general) across all of the GibbsCAM modules. The Getting Started Guide is recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $15.43 This document is a reference guide for the macro language and its use and included tutorials. This document is designed with the assumption that you are proficient with GibbsCAM and have some familiarity with programming macros or have general programming experience. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $30.65 This document is a reference guide for the macro language and its use and included tutorials. This document is designed with the assumption that you are proficient with GibbsCAM and have some familiarity with programming macros or have general programming experience. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $12.70 This document discusses installation of both keyed and network licensed versions of the software including setting up a network license server. Also discussed are system requirements and information on optional items. This document is updated for every release. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009 v9.0
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Print: $19.35 This document discusses installation of both keyed and network licensed versions of the software including setting up a network license server. Also discussed are system requirements and information on optional items. This document is updated for every release. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009 v9.0
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Print: $17.05 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Turning option and includes tutorials. This manual is intended for users of a basic 2-Axis Lathe; however, the lessons learned are applied across more advanced C-Axis and Multiple Turret Machines. Geometry Creation is recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $43.65 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Turning option and includes tutorials. This manual is intended for users of a basic 2-Axis Lathe; however, the lessons learned are applied across more advanced C-Axis and Multiple Turret Machines. Geometry Creation is recommended reading before using this manual. RRelease Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $16.15 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Machine Sim option and includes tutorials. The Machine Simulation option is a 3D representation of a Machine Tool, the parts and cutting tools which supplements the standard rendering component of GibbsCAM. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $36.45 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Machine Sim option and includes tutorials. The Machine Simulation option is a 3D representation of a Machine Tool, the parts and cutting tools which supplements the standard rendering component of GibbsCAM. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $14.60 This manual documents the MDD Editor. The MDD Editor is a development tool intended for developers, resellers as well as certain power-users who wish to create their own custom MDDs for MTM and Machine Simulation. Please note that creating an MDD incorrectly or mistakenly modifying an existing MDD can create catastrophic errors at your machine tool. Use the MDD Editor with great care. Release Date: May 2008, GibbsCAM 2008
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Print: $24.05 This manual documents the MDD Editor. The MDD Editor is a development tool intended for developers, resellers as well as certain power-users who wish to create their own custom MDDs for MTM and Machine Simulation. Please note that creating an MDD incorrectly or mistakenly modifying an existing MDD can create catastrophic errors at your machine tool. Use the MDD Editor with great care. Release Date: May 2008, GibbsCAM 2008
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Print: $19.45 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Milling option and includes tutorials. This manual is intended for users of a basic 3-Axis Mill; however, the lessons learned also apply to more advanced 4- and 5-Axis Mill parts. Geometry Creation is recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: June 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $62.85 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Milling option and includes tutorials. This manual is intended for users of a basic 3-Axis Mill; however, the lessons learned also apply to more advanced 4- and 5-Axis Mill parts. Geometry Creation is recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: June 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $14.70 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Mill/Turn function and includes tutorials. The Mill/Turn functionality of the software provides capabilities for programming single spindle, single turret lathes that have the capability of driving live tooling. Mill and Lathe are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2004
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Print: $24.85 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Mill/Turn function and includes tutorials. The Mill/Turn functionality of the software provides capabilities for programming single spindle, single turret lathes that have the capability of driving live tooling. Mill and Lathe are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2004
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Print: $19.65 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Multi-Task Machining function and includes tutorials. The Multi-Task Machining option allows for the definition and creation of multi-turret, multi-spindle parts. Lathe, and Mill for Mill/Turn functionality, are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $64.45 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Multi-Task Machining function and includes tutorials. The Multi-Task Machining option allows for the definition and creation of multi-turret, multi-spindle parts. Lathe, and Mill for Mill/Turn functionality, are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: September 2007, GibbsCAM 2007
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Print: $17.48 This manual discusses the use and interface of the feature set referred to as plug-ins and includes tutorials. Plug-ins are built into the system to provide enhanced functionality. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $47.05 This manual discusses the use and interface of the feature set referred to as plug-ins and includes tutorials. Plug-ins are built into the system to provide enhanced functionality. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $14.35 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Solids Import option and includes tutorials. This option allows users to read files that contain solid and surface models, make minor modifications to the model and extract geometry from the model in order to create machining operations. Mill or Lathe and Advanced CS are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2004
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Print: $22.05 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Solids Import option and includes tutorials. This option allows users to read files that contain solid and surface models, make minor modifications to the model and extract geometry from the model in order to create machining operations. Mill or Lathe and Advanced CS are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2004
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Print: $20.05 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer option and includes tutorials. SolidSurfacer allows for the creation and 3D surface machining of solid models. Mill and Advanced CS are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $67.65 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer option and includes tutorials. SolidSurfacer allows for the creation and 3D surface machining of solid models. Mill and Advanced CS are recommended reading before using this manual. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $15.00 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Tombstone Management System option and includes tutorials. TMS is an optional module that allows you to more easily generate multi-part set-ups for tombstone machining and create appropriate G-Code output. 2.5D Solids or SolidSurfacer CS are recommended reading before using this manual. Additionally, MachineSim is typically used with TMS. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $27.25 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Tombstone Management System option and includes tutorials. TMS is an optional module that allows you to more easily generate multi-part set-ups for tombstone machining and create appropriate G-Code output. 2.5D Solids or SolidSurfacer CS are recommended reading before using this manual. Additionally, MachineSim is typically used with TMS. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $12.03 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM VoluMill option. VoluMill is a high‐performance toolpath engine, developed by Celeritive Technologies, designed to be used in place of traditional pocketing methods to reduce cycle times, extend tool life and reduce the stress on machine tools. Release Date: April 2008, GibbsCAM 2008
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Print: $13.95 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM VoluMill option. VoluMill is a high‐performance toolpath engine, developed by Celeritive Technologies, designed to be used in place of traditional pocketing methods to reduce cycle times, extend tool life and reduce the stress on machine tools. Release Date: April 2008, GibbsCAM 2008
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Print: $18.75 This document is an overview of GibbsCAM® 2006 (v8.0) and the new features and functionality found in the release. Release Date: March 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $12.43 This document is an overview of the GibbsCAM® 2009 v9.0 and the new features and functionality found in the release. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $17.15 This document is an overview of GibbsCAM® 2009 v9.0 and the new features and functionality found in the release. Release Date: October 2008, GibbsCAM 2009
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Print: $16.00 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Wire-EDM option and includes tutorials. Wire EDM is a process by which stock is cut by the means of a gap being burned through the material by the heat produced by electrical sparks between the stock and a wire. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $35.25 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Wire-EDM option and includes tutorials. Wire EDM is a process by which stock is cut by the means of a gap being burned through the material by the heat produced by electrical sparks between the stock and a wire. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $17.25 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Stock Wizard, Hole Wizard and Hole Manager and also includes tutorials for each. The Mill manual is recommended reading before using this manual and one of the solids-related manuals is recommended for full use of the Hole Manager. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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Print: $45.25 This manual discusses the use and interface of the GibbsCAM Stock Wizard, Hole Wizard and Hole Manager and also includes tutorials for each. The Mill manual is recommended reading before using this manual and one of the solids-related manuals is recommended for full use of the Hole Manager. Release Date: May 2006, GibbsCAM 2006
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