NX Machining: A complete solution for machine tool programming UGS PLM Software www.siemens.com/ugs UGS NX™ software the digital product development solution from UGS PLM Software, delivers a complete and proven system for machine tool programming. NX® Machining software applies leading-edge technology and advanced machining methods to maximize efficiency of manufacturing engineers and NC programmers. A complete solution for Total design-to-manufacture machine tool programming connectivity NX, the digital product develop- NX Machining is totally integrated ment solution from UGS PLM with the NX product development Software, delivers a complete and solution. NC programmers can proven system for machine tool directly access comprehensive programming. NX machining design, assembly and drafting tools applies leading-edge technology in the same unified system. Design and advanced machining methods through manufacturing associativity to maximize efficiency of manu- means that design changes are facturing engineers and NC automatically propagated to programmers. machining operations. With this complete development solution, Maximizing productivity programmers and manufacturing and efficiency engineers can work with part With NX Machining, companies can models, create and assemble transform their NC programming, fixtures, develop tool paths and manufacturing engineering and even model entire machines machining processes to dramatically for 3D machining simulation. reduce waste and significantly boost productivity of resources – both manpower and machinery. An all-inclusive solution for machining: Broad support of machine tools A full set of applications and operations Design/assembly Milling • Fixture design • 2- and 3-axis machining • Part and assembly modeling • 5-axis milling and editing • Drilling • Geometry translators • Feature-based machining Automation tools • High-speed machining • Process templates • Engraving • Tool libraries Turning • Feeds and speeds data • Turning Verification and simulation • Merging lathes • Tool path verification • Milling and turning combination • Machine tool modeling Other and kinematics • Electrical discharge machining • Machine tool simulation (EDM) Output • Postprocessor building and editing • Shop documentation output • Data management The UGS NX Machining advantage NC programming and NX offers an extensive array of First-time quality through machining database tools for the NC programmer. simulation Driven by the real-world Companies using NX Machining Tool path verification 3D modeling requirements of manufacturing can take advantage of integrated of machine tools companies worldwide, NX simulation tools to ensure that Machining offers great flexibility programs hit the shop floor with 3D modeling of Machine tool in methods and a wide range right-first-time quality, without tools and fixtures UGS NX kinematics definition of practical machine tool requiring tryouts at the machine programming capabilities. tool. Full material removal and Postprocessor Machine tool machine tool motion simulation creation and editing simulation are immediately available in the Productivity through NX programming environment – Postprocessing automation no separate system and no data NX Machining reduces translation steps are required. programming time and required All in one system NX covers complete NC programming, building and executing skill levels through advanced Efficiency through leading postprocessors, tool path and machine motion simulation. In addition, automation of the programming technology its market-leading design and assembly software can be used to model tasks.With feature-based NX Machining improves efficiency the product, tooling and fixtures and to create 3D models of the programming, NX automatically with high-performance capabilities machine tool for the simulation. creates optimized machine that help companies reap the programs directly from part benefits of the latest machine design models. Process templates tool and machining technologies. and wizards ensure the use of It easily handles programming “The breadth and depth of functionality, preferred and proven machining of multiple-function machines data integration, and knowledge-based methods.The result is high levels that eliminate multiple machines, orientation of the NX CAM offering is of quality in both the finished setups and transit time. NX impressive. NX includes robust capabilities product and the process. supports high-speed machining across the entire CAM spectrum.” that maximizes cutting performance, Experience and leadership material removal rates and surface Alan Christman UGS PLM Software is the CIMdata finish. For advanced multiple-axis world’s leading vendor of CAM machining, NX enables faster software and services, according programming with total tool control to the CIMdata research firm. for the most complex parts. NX Machining applications are fully integrated components of the NX product development solution, leveraging synchronized product and process data from design through manufacturing. 1 High-speed machining Faster to finish Delivery yesterday may be impossible – but with NX you have the > Maximized tools to get there faster, more efficiently and at lower cost, while maintaining the target product quality. machining Maximum productivity With process automation, the latest tool path technology and unified solutions spanning tool design and manufacture, NX can help you achieve maximum productivity in mold and die work. Extensive capabilities for efficient die/mold machining include Z-level roughing, semifinishing, steep and nonsteep area milling, uncut material The optimized trochoidal removal, finishing and profiling. Feature-based machining and process- pattern automatically based automation can greatly reduce mold and die structure introduces additional loops programming times. to avoid exceeding permissible cutting conditions based on user-specified criteria. High-speed machining: hard milling made easy High-speed machining (HSM) techniques can provide significant savings in machining hard mold and die metals. Uniform metal removal Successful high-speed roughing maintains metal removal rates while managing tool loads. NX tracks remaining material at each cut and adjusts subsequent tool paths for best finish with least machining time. Unsafe tool loading while slotting PROVEN VALUE Optimized trochoidal tool path eliminates unsafe loading “With UGS PLM Software, we found software and support of the highest quality and performance. Results show us that our decision to introduce high-speed machining was With high-speed machining, the rate of metal removal should remain as right and we are now collecting the fruits of our invest- constant as possible. Poor tool paths can cause sudden severe tool loading (as shown in the upper chart), resulting in broken tools. Simply reducing ment: excellent accuracy and surface finishing with spindle RPM or depth of cut, as depicted by the yellow area on the chart, reduced manufacturing time.” wastes the value of the machine tool and reduces productivity. NX tool path CM Sole, Spain technology and HSM methods offer results depicted by the lower chart, with the highest metal removal rate consistent with good tool life, maximizing productivity and optimizing machine and tool utilization. 2 > Faster and finer Consistent finish in steep and shallow regions The automatic addition of intermediate tool paths in Z-level in shallow regions leaves a constant depth of stock in semifinishing, ensuring uniform cutting in finishing operations. Smooth continuous cutting Chatter-free machining for Various options for noncutting moves longer tool life enable tangential connections between Extensive research at UGS PLM Software adjacent cuts. Smooth helical cutting can delivers recommendations for stable, be achieved even on irregular shapes. chatter-free high-speed machining, critical for maximizing metal removal while extending tool life. Proven, integrated machining data NX includes a customizable machining database allowing the user to manage and apply proven data to associative tool path operations. A data set is included for P20, a typical steel for molds and dies. Fast tool path generation The latest software for Z-level rest-milling enables super-fast tool path computation.This allows tolerances to be tightened for highly accurate and robust rest-milling. Fine-tuned output for high-speed machining NX tool paths are fine-tuned for high-speed machine controllers. Uniformly distributed point-point, tangential circular records and Nurbs output options enable users to match the method to the parameters of each task. 3 Proven multi-axis machining Mutiple-axis machining enables companies to produce precision complex parts efficiently with fewer operations and setups – reducing cost, waste and delivery times. Efficient and accurate multi-axis machining requires extreme flexibility in both parameter setting and cutting sequences. NX supports these requirements with sophisticated NC processors, multiple levels of control and user-defined drive methods. Comprehensive NX is the most comprehensive multi-axis NC programming system available.With proven capability developed from years of experience in aerospace and related industries, NX offers efficient and accurate multi-axis machining. It supports a range of methods for defining precisely controlled tool paths on complex surfaces, with effective collision and gouge checking. Flexible NX includes many flexible methods for defining precisely controlled