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The Misnomer of Feature-Based Machining

This blog post has been licensed for hosting by Siemens PLM. The concepts, ideas and positions of this post have been developed independently by Industry Analyst Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights. ©…

In Simulation We Trust

This article appeared in MoldMaking Technology magazine, Gardner Publications, Inc., USA. www.moldmakingtechnology.com

Some CAD systems come equipped with directly integrated mold flo…

Virtual Machine inside NX CAM

Virtual Machine inside NX CAM

The Virtual Machine Tool can be used for training, setup, postprocessed NC code validation and even manual editing of NC code just like at the real, physical machine. Machine tool builders that offer…

Analyze Mold Flow in NX

Analyze Mold Flow in NX

Sam Kuan, Siemens PLM, demonstrates the new injection flow capabilities in NX 8.5. Capabilities include melt front time, air trap, weld line, pressure drop, melt front temperature, maximum temperatur…

Feature-Based Machining in NX CAM

Feature-Based Machining in NX CAM

NX CAM can automate CNC programing by using Feature-Based Machining (FBM). The generative FBM technology automatically determines the machining process for a wide range of features. NX uses the Produ…

New CAD/CAM package for entry-level machinery milling

 
The newest software package for CNC machining from Siemens’ NX TM software, NX 2.5 Axis Milling Foundation, combines a wide range of CAD and CAM capabilities into a single entry level packa…

NX CAM Machine Shop | Managing risk by moving up the supply chain

 
Family-run machining business manages risk by expanding machining capabilities to directly supply clients

Overflow work was no longer a dependable source of revenue for Cre…

3 to 5 Axis Toolpath Conversion

3 to 5 Axis Toolpath Conversion

With the 3 to 5 axis toolpath conversion capability in NX CAM you can easily machine molds and dies with deep cavities. NX analyzes the toolpath and it automatically tilts the tool to avoid holder co…

Making the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier

Making the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier

First appeared in MoldMaking Technology magazine, Gardner Publications, Inc., USA. www.moldmakingtechnology.com

Improvements in CAM software help bring the benefits of fiv…