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Tilt Tool Axis

October 29, 2013

I showed in a previous blog post how to use Divide By Holder to keep the cutting tool as short as possible.  Today I want to show how to take advantage of multi-axis capability of NX CAM and CAM…

By wrightj
2 MIN READ

Introducing What’s New Self-Demos for NX CAM 9

October 22, 2013

Self-demos are available as self-study learning aids designed to quickly bring you up to speed on what’s new in NX CAM 9. (Read more about the many new capabilities in NX CAM 9.)

These s…

By NXManufacturing
5 MIN READ

NX CAM 9: Providing industrial-strength CAM for complex part machining

October 16, 2013

NX TM CAM 9 software (available now) delivers industrial-strength CAM for a wide range of industries. If you’re a manufacturer looking for the next level of control and faster computer numerical con…

By NXManufacturing
4 MIN READ

NX CAM 9: Providing powerful CAM for prismatic parts machining

October 14, 2013

NX TM CAM 9 software (available now) delivers many new capabilities and enhancements that can improve computer numerical control (CNC) programming and machining productivity for wide range of indus…

By NXManufacturing
5 MIN READ

NX CAM 9: Faster CNC programming for setups with multiple parts

October 11, 2013

 
The new multiple-part programming capability in NX CAM 9 delivers faster programming for setups with multiple parts. For example, our studies conservatively estimate a 4X productivity i…

By Danny Santoro
< 1 MIN READ

NX CAM 9 preview: Take precise control over die-mold machining strategies

October 2, 2013

 
Cut Region Management is one the many new capabilities in NX CAM 9 for die-mold machining. With Cut Region Management, you get precise control over area milling cut regions and machinin…

By Danny Santoro
< 1 MIN READ
Model Based Enterprise: A look at the future of PLM Manufacturing

Model Based Enterprise: A look at the future of PLM Manufacturing

September 25, 2013

Siemens PLM Software has understood the value of manufacturers working directly from the 3D model for a long time. The US Department of Defense, National Institute of Science and Technology, and othe…

By DerekHart
< 1 MIN READ

Pencil Milling Part 2

September 25, 2013

In this post, I want to explain some of the options for working with Flow Cut.  I find that new users consistently struggle with understanding some of these options.

First up is Max…

By wrightj
2 MIN READ

Pencil Milling Part 1

September 20, 2013

“Pencil Milling” is the name given to a machining strategy where a small-diameter ball end mill is used to perform finish milling in small nooks and crannies of a complex mold or die.  The word …

By wrightj
2 MIN READ