G-Zero Apprentice - Powerful CAM with on-line support

G-ZERO Apprentice CAM software is available for mills or lathes and is ready to run right out of the box. It comes with a customized post processor for easy start up. Just run through the examples in the training manual, and by the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to cut parts.

The software is very easy to use because it is written by machinists. Menus disappear, reappear and highlight to assist you as you program. Conversational prompts are clearly stated in English with familiar machinist terms. Help screens "pop-up" at the touch of a key. Trig problems solve themselves as you input part geometry element by element.

Verify toolpath instantly

With G-ZERO Apprentice, every tool motion is simulated on-screen. One keystroke, at any time, instantly plots your part. Instantly undo errors by pressing just one key. The 3D wire frame model rotates on-screen to help you double check toolpath quickly. Each tool is displayed in a different color for easy differentiation of separate cutting areas.

Easy Communications

G-ZERO Apprentice can eliminate communications headaches. Once you program your part, G-ZERO Apprentice will quickly and easily send G-code from your computer to your control. Do you have old tapes? G-ZERO Apprentice can receive G-code from your control for convenient storage on your PC. You can even edit your old tapes with the built in tape editor.

For growing shops

G-ZERO Apprentice gives you the immediate power you need with the opportunity to grow. Easily upgrade to the full featured product, G-ZERO CAM software - without relearning. The programs you write with G-ZERO Apprentice are completely compatible with the regular G-ZERO format.

Instant On-line Support

Have a technician on call with our on-line support program. Your G-ZERO Apprentice CAM system includes a modem and remote support software to allow us to "pop" into your machine from our office. We see your screen and actually operate your keyboard to help you with questions. Whether you’re in Spokane or Timbuktu, it’s like having a technician sitting next to you! Of course, G-ZERO Apprentice includes standard phone and fax support too!

Everything you need to start cutting parts

G-ZERO Apprentice offers most of the power of the advanced G-ZERO CAM system, at a third of the price. G-ZERO Apprentice comes with lots of examples with explanations, comprehensive reference and training manuals, remote support software and a modem.

Why you get more for less

Once you experience G-ZERO’s elegant simplicity and you recognize its hidden power, we think you’ll be hooked. As your CAM needs grow, these advanced systems will be the first and last systems you will need to consider. That is why G-ZERO Apprentice offers you more than any other comparable CAM system:

• Comprehensive and immediate tech support for programming problems to reduce expensive down time and frustration.
• On-line manual with built-in help.
• Personal training available in your shop.
• On-line modem support.
• Quarterly newsletters describing machining and programming hints and techniques.
• Reasonable, optional updates.
• Cutter compensation or centerline programming.
• Full contouring with toolpath display.
• Instant undo.
• Triangle and 4-function calculator.
• Interactive and dynamic menus with mouse support.
• Single block mode.
• Conversational menus using machinists’ terms and prompts.
• Automatic calculation of unknown or missing print values.
• Automatic printout of toollist.
• File copy for family of parts.
• Upgradeable to advanced Mill or Lathe Systems with complete compatibility – and no relearning.

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Add up these benefits and compare; you will see that G-ZERO Apprentice Systems cost less and outperform the others. And G-ZERO Apprentice Systems are easy to learn!

APPRENTICE ADD-ON MODULES

CAD Convertor - Easily transfer part geometry (using DXF, IGES or CADL) from any CAD system to save even more programming time and eliminate costly dimensional errors. Impress your customers by asking or their prints—on disk!

Sketch/Machine - Use your mouse to sketch part geometry on-screen. G-ZERO automatically prompts you for dimensions, redraws the part to scale and appends the contour directly into your program.

Lettering (Engraving) - Add a powerful engraving option to your Apprentice Mill System and your control without the high cost. The lettering software easily programs character in normal orientation and mirrored for molds. (HPGL font)

Universal Post Builder - If you have many different types of controls and plan on adding more, the Universal Post Builder will allow you to create as many posts as you like using the G-code you want.

Contract Programmer’s Post-Pack - If you make you living by providing CNC programs to a wide variety of machine shops, then your prayers have been answered. We have a library of post-processors especially for you - with over 100 of the most popular formats, ready to run.

Rover - Use G-ZERO’s Rover Software to transfer NC tapes to/from an unattended computer to/from a Fanuc type CNC control. The computer can be left on for downloading and uploading but remains physically inaccessible to unauthorized users.

Our 30 day money back guarantee on software assures your satisfaction. If you’d rather try it out first, call or fax for a demo disk.