NX CAM - Wide range of machine tool programming capabilities

To maximize the value of today’s latest and most powerful machine tools, it is crucial that manufacturing companies leverage NC programming systems that realize the full capability of these investments. NX CAM provides a wide range of machine tool programming capabilities in a single integrated solution to enable you to take advantage of the latest machine tool technologies and manufacturing processes.

Advanced capability
NX’s high-speed machining strategies facilitate efficient hard milling while maintaining smooth motion and consistent chip loads. Synchronized point distribution produces tool paths that deliver a superior finish at the machine tool. The NX machining library provides proven out-of-the-box solutions for machining tool steels.

NX supports the latest generation of multi-function machine tools, including multi-channel milling, drilling and turning capabilities for simultaneous 5-axis support. NX facilitates a wide range of flexible 5-axis machining with many tool axis control options.

Programming automation
NX’s automated feature-based machining strategies enable you to apply machining processes to hole and surface features in the parts model. You can use NX CAM wizards to capture and re-use proven machining processes that lead NC programmers through step-by-step machining sequences. You can leverage embedded product manufacturing information (PMI) in an NX 3D model to drive your machining process decisions.

Production-ready output
G-code-driven machine tool simulation validates NX programs in the context of the machine tool. Complete toolkits with proven post processors, G-code simulation drivers, 3D machine tool models, setup examples and sample parts are available for select multi-function machines. You can use NX Postbuilder’s graphical user interface to create post processors with simple drag and drop techniques. Hundreds of posts are available in the NX online post processor library.

Integrated part manufacturing
NX CAM is totally integrated with other NX solutions so that NC programmers can directly access comprehensive design, assembly and drafting tools in a single part manufacturing environment. With design through manufacturing associativity, design changes are automatically propagated to machining operations. Programmers and manufacturing engineers can work with part models, create and assemble fixtures, develop tool paths and even model entire machines for 3D machining simulation in this environment.