Roughing and Re-roughing

In NX CAM we refer to a specific set of machining instructions as an operation.  For example, finish-milling a planar face would be one operation.  To spotdrill, drill, and bore a hole requ…

Learn more about Feature Based Machining with Chad Varney

Learn more about Feature Based Machining with Chad Varney

In this session of Chad Varney from Ally PLM we will take a general look at using Feature Based Machining in NX CAM.We will look at some more specific topics when using Feature Based Machining…

The Virtual Machine eliminates use of CNC machine tools for non-production tasks

The Virtual Machine eliminates use of CNC machine tools for non-production tasks

INDEX Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of CNC turning machines, wanted to increase the efficiency of multi-function production center setup, programming, and validation. INDEX implemen…

The Evolution of Tool Path Design (Part 3)

In this post, I will explain the latest tool path innovations for removing large quantities of material.I mentioned in Part 2 that Offset tool paths have problems when the offsets meet at shar…

Tech Tip: Simulate any G-code with NX CAM’s Machine Tool Simulation

Tech Tip: Simulate any G-code with NX CAM’s Machine Tool Simulation

G-code driven machine tool simulation inside NX CAM

Whether you need to simulate G-code that was manually programmed, output from another CAM software system or from NX, you can do it insi…

The Evolution of Tool Path Design (Part 2)

In Part 1, I covered Zig and Zig-Zag tool paths.In Part 2, I take a look at Offset tool paths. To achieve complete cutting in odd-shaped areas, Offset tool paths were developed. …

The Evolution of Tool Path Design (Part 1)

The primary purpose of modern Computer Aided Machining (CAM) programs is to create efficient tool paths for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. Since machining is a subtractive process, …

Tech Tip Series: Learn the Turbomachinery Machining Workflow

Tech Tip Series: Learn the Turbomachinery Machining Workflow

NX Turbomachinery Milling simplifies the NC programming of complex 5-axis blisks and impellers for aero-engines, turbo-machinery and power generation equipment. You can use advanced operations specif…

Inside NX CAM’s Machine Tool Simulation

Inside NX CAM’s Machine Tool Simulation

See how you can verify your machining operations in NX CAM using integrated machine tool simualtion. The G-code driven simulation displays full material removal in your machining environment includin…