NX 3 to NX 5 CAM Update 

Course Overview

The NX 3 to NX 5 CAM Update course is intended to help you transition from NX 3 CAM to NX 5 CAM. In addition to addressing general manufacturing enhancements and dialog changes, this course covers specific Milling and Turning topics. The Milling unit explores non cutting moves, contact contour, surface contouring, streamline drive method, Z-level optimized cut levels, collision avoidance, face milling, 5 axis Z-level, plunge milling, and user-defined milling tool creation. The Turning unit examines solid selection, machine cycle, centerline drilling, threading, avoidance, tracking points, automatic local return, multiple profiles, finish passes, and machining all regions. Completing this course will make your transition from NX 3 to NX 5 go much smoother.

Intended Audience

Experienced Manufacturing Engineers

Course Prerequisites

NX 3 Basic Manufacturing

Course Table of Contents

1. Manufacturing

NX 5 Manufacturing Introduction

General Manufacturing Enhancements

Dialog Changes for NX 5

Operation Navigator Changes

Roles

In-Process Workpiece

IPW in Mill-Turn Programs

Gouge Checking Operations

Working with NX Tool Libraries

Inheritance Status Display

2. Milling

NX 5 Milling Introduction

Non-Cutting Moves NX 5

Contact Contour

Surface Contouring Tool Length

Streamline Drive Method

Z-Level Optimized Cut Levels

Collision Avoidance

Face Milling Undercut Handling

Face Mill Manual Cut Moves

Simplify Cut shape

5 Axis Z-Level

Plunge Milling

Outward Trochoidal

Creating a User-Defined Milling Tool

3. Turning

NX 5 Turning Introduction

Solids Selection in Turning

Offset Splines Within Part Boundaries

Machine Cycle in Centerline Drilling

Centerline Drill Engage Motion

Threading

Engage Enhancements

Turning Operation Avoidance

Multiple Tracking Points

Tracking Points in Turning

Automatic Local Return

Avoidance Control

Multiple Profile / Finish Passes

Machine All Regions