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Introduction to NX CAM Experience the power for yourself Siemens PLM Software Get started with Try hands-on NX CAM! tutorials www.siemens.com/plm/nx/cam Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-cover-X26.indd 1 4/29/13 1:20 PM Use this DVD to install the NX CAM software. In order to run the software, you will need a valid trial license. Please contact your local sales office or reseller to register for a trial license. For information about the legal use of Siemens software, please see our guide to software piracy prevention: http://www.siemens.com/plm/ piracyprevention 1st Edition For use with NX 8.5 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-cover-X26.indd 2 4/29/13 1:20 PM Chapter 1 Contents How do I use this book? 4 Understanding NX CAM 5 What is NX CAM? 5 How does NX CAM help me make better parts faster? 5 Key capabilities in NX CAM 7 Try NX CAM! 14 Hands-on example 1: Create and verify a tool path 16 Hands-on example 2: Run machine tool simulation 23 Hands-on example 3: Automate NC programming with feature-based machining 30 Learn more about NX CAM 38 In-software manufacturing tutorials 39 NX Help 42 Beyond NX CAM – Siemens part manufacturing solutions 44 1 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 1 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 Try these hands-on examples in NX CAM! NX™ CAM software has helped many of the world’s leading manufacturers and job shops produce better parts faster. You can also achieve similar benefits by making use of the unique advantages that NX CAM offers. This short book is designed to introduce you to a few of the many powerful capabilities available inside NX CAM. With three simple hands-on exercises (part files available for download from http://www.siemens.com/plm/nx/ try-nx-cam) and instructions for accessing additional in-software learning resources, you can use this book to get started with NX CAM today! 2 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 2 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 Create and verify a tool path Run machine tool simulation Automate NC programming with feature- based machining 3 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 3 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 How do I use this book? Begin by reading Chapter 1, • Example 3 Automate NC Understanding NX CAM, to gain an programming with feature-based overview of the key capabilities machining – apply feature-based available in NX CAM. Then proceed machining (FBM) to automatically to Chapter 2, Try NX CAM now!, recognize and create an optimized where you’ll be instructed to try NC program NX CAM for yourself by following In order to run the hands-on instructions to complete three examples, you will need to hands-on examples. The hands-on download the part files. Copy the examples* are simple exercises example part files from: http://www. intended to introduce you to siemens.com/plm/nx/try-nx-cam. NX CAM: When you’re ready to learn more • Example 1 Create and verify a proceed to Chapter 3, Learn More tool path – tune a tool path’s About NX CAM, where you’ll find parameters to achieve a desired information about additional result resources to gain a more in-depth • Example 2 Run machine tool understanding of how to use the simulation – apply the G-code- software including: in-software driven machine tool simulation tutorials and online help capabilities inside NX CAM to documentation. verify an NC program *In order to run the hands-on examples, you will need to have obtained access to the NX CAM software (version NX 8.5) from your local sales office or reseller. 4 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 4 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 Understanding NX CAM What is NX CAM? How does NX CAM help me make better NX CAM is a complete set of NC parts faster? programming software applications developed by Siemens PLM Software. Originally introduced as More value in each key capability Unigraphics in 1973 for aerospace NX CAM delivers real differences component machining, NX CAM’s through key capabilities such as rich history of technology its advanced programming, development has advanced it into a postprocessing and simulation market-leading NC programming func tion ality. Each NX module application for many industries. NX provides more than the standard CAM is a key application in a functions you expect from typical broader set of software solutions CAM packages. For example, the for design (CAD), simulation (CAE) integrated machine tool simulation and manufacturing (CAM). is driven by output from the NX postprocessor rather than just tool path data. As a result, NX facilitates a higher level of program validation right inside its CAM system. NX for manufacturing NX provides a complete set of NC programming capabilities in a single CAM system as well as an integrated set of manufacturing software applications. These 5 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 5 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 applications facilitate part A leader in manufacturing modeling, tool deign and inspection When the right design and programming – all based on proven manufacturing software is matched NX technology. with the latest controllers, machine tools and other shop floor Right for your industry equipment, you can implement a NX has been adopted across many process chain that delivers industries, delivering proven maximum performance for your capability for manufacturing in the business. Siemens is an established aerospace, automotive, medical leader in advanced machine tool device, mold and die, and controller technology and drive machinery industries. Whether you equipment. This combination of have a small machine shop with a software and manufacturing few machine tools or a large team equipment expertise enables us to of manufacturing engineers who develop part manufacturing utilize numerous machine tools, NX solutions that provide you with provides a solution to match your unique and powerful advantages. business needs. 6 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 6 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 Key capabilities in NX CAM Advanced programming air-cutting. A wide range of capabilities finishing techniques delivers NX CAM provides a wide range superior surface finish quality. of functionality, from simple Automatic collision detection NC programming to multi-axis ensures safe machining of the machining, enabling NC most demanding geometry. programmers to address many High-speed machining (HSM) tasks using one system. The Successful high-speed roughing flexibility of NX CAM means that maintains high metal removal rates the most demanding jobs can be while managing tool loads. HSM completed easily. finishing operations, such as the Fixed-axis milling Streamline feature, produce NX CAM provides a wide range of smooth flowing cutting patterns 2-axis and 3-axis machining that result in fine finishes at high capabilities for prismatic and feed rates. freeform parts – ranging from manual tool path creation and editing to advanced, automated cutting methods. Optimized roughing methods maximize the material removal rate without overloading the tool. 5-axis machining Multi-axis machining in NX enables you to produce precision complex parts with fewer operations and setups – reducing cost and delivery times. NX CAM supports a range of methods for defining precisely controlled multi-axis tool paths on complex surfaces, with effective Fully automated rest milling collision and gouge checking. removes uncut material from previous operations and eliminates 7 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 7 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 Turning NX CAM provides a complete turning solution that is easy enough to use on simple programs and capable enough to tackle your toughest geometry in multi-spindle, multi-turret applications. Turning in NX can use either 2D part profiles or full solid models. It includes routines for roughing, multiple-pass finishing, grooving, thread cutting and centerline drilling. Fast and accurate roughing and finishing methods facilitate machining of complex parts, such as those typically machined for the aerospace industry. Z-level method with tilted tool facilitates the use of shorter tools to reduce tool deflection. Smooth flowing Streamline strategy is an ideal cutting method for multi-axis HSM finishing. Turbomachinery milling NX turning enables A-axis and With NX, you can reduce B-axis tool control. In addition to programming effort by applying rich functionality for common tasks, specialized 5-axis NC programming a special “teach mode” capability operations for complex multi- provides extra user control for fine bladed rotational parts, such as finishing and special cutting blisks and impellers. situations. Multi-function machines NX offers a complete range of machining capabilities for the latest multi-function machines that support simultaneous multi-axis operations. Using a graphical display, the Synchronization 8 Siemens-PLM-NX-Introduction-to-NX-CAM-Ch1-X26.indd 8 4/29/13 1:02 PM Chapter 1 Manager provides interactive Feature-based machining (FBM) control for machining sequences You can automatically create across multiple channels. optimized machine programs directly from part design models by using feature-based machining in NX. FBM automatically recognizes and programs a wide range of machining feature types: prismatic, turning, wire EDM, colors and attributes. Keeping track of the in-process state of the workpiece is a critical component of effective mill- turning. NX CAM automatically generates an in-process workpiece (IPW) to provide seamless transfer of workpiece configurations between milling and turning. Each machining step is selected using configurable logic and criteria Wire EDM managed in a machining database NX Wire EDM programming works provided as a part of the system.