NX Advanced 5-Axis Machining Fact Sheet

Siemens PLM SoftwareNX Advanced 5-Axis MachiningBenefits Automated hole makingcapability speeds commonprocesses Boundary-based cuttingprovides flexibility to cut onminimal geometry Solids-based cutting cutscomplex shapesintelligently HSM support maximizesmachine tool investments Smooth cutting capabilitieskeep feed rates high andprovide fine finishes Streamline patterns fitcutting strokes to thesurfaces so passes flowalong the part naturallySummaryThe NX Advanced 5-Axis Machiningproduct provides a complete CAD/CAMpackage focused on milling any geometrywith up to 5 axes of simultaneous motion.High speed machining, 5-Axis Machiningcapabilities are provided along with afull CAD seat.Feature-based automation You can takeadvantage of automatic feature processingthat comes standard with NX. Featurerecognition, process application and toolselection functions automate hole makingfor common classes of holes. Customprocess development is separatelyavailable.2.5-Axis Milling and Drilling2.5-Axis Milling and Drilling operationscover solids and boundary based z-levelmachining through a mix of manual andautomated programming methods.Face milling Solids-based face millingautomatically respects part and fixtureboundaries while efficiently clearing faces.Flexible machining coordinate system(MCS) With NX CAM, you can make holesand planar cuts anywhere on the part,using any valid tool axis. These 2.5-axiscuts can be performed by 3 2 positionalmachines in any orientation.Hole making Extensive hole makingfunctions are provided for spot drill, drill,ream bore and tap. You can use deepdrill, peck drill and special boring cycles.User-defined cycles provide any neededhole making capability. Efficient traversesminimize lifts while accounting for all partand fixture geometry. Special multi-axisfiltering automatically switches MCS fornon-parallel hole selections.Boundary cutting You can trace boundaries the traditional way with either edges orwireframe elements. You can individuallyspecify offsets, compensation and otherconditions for boundary elements. Theseboundaries serve as the basis for eithersingle-trace cuts or area clearing patterns.Generic motion control You can buildstep-by-step tool motion with interactivedrag handles and chain together cut traceswith the most efficient transitions.Probing cycles NX CAM performson-machine probing with the includedRenishaw probing cycles for single-tipprobes. You can measure faces, holesand bosses.www.siemens.com/nx

NXNX Advanced 5-Axis MachiningBenefits continued Intelligent rest millingoptions allow associativemult-stage roughingtechniques Master model capabilityensures that NC development stays associativeto the source model Model Edit capabilitiesmake it easy to adjustmodel for optimal NCprogramming Integrated postprocessorand Post Builder provideproduction-ready output All supporting functionsare providedGeneralized roughing NX CAM roughsany generalized 3D shape with intelligentmulti-level volume removal patterns andautomatically cuts levels corresponding tohorizontal faces. Area clearing patternsinclude zig, zig-zag, part offsets, blankoffsets and trochoidal.High speed machining (HSM) NX CAMprovides specialized HSM patterns foreither boundary or solids based roughing.You can keep your tool path smooth withcorner treatments, step-overs, engages andretracts for the highest possible feed rates.You can optimize spindle speeds, feed ratesand engagement depths for maximum safematerial removal with the included cuttingparameter library. Trochoidal loops protecttools from excessive engagement. Whencomplete corners are required, feed ratesautomatically reduce to account for heavierlocal tool loads.Z-level finishing You can create z-levelor waterline finishing passes on complex3D geometry. Suitable for relatively steepareas, these cuts provide zig and zig-zagoptions with smooth engages, retractsand stepovers.Rest machining For re-roughing, NX CAMcuts only the areas untouched by previousroughing operations. You can use smallertools only as needed for corner cleanoutand use longer tools only as needed fordeep reaches.3-Axis Milling3-Axis Milling provides extensive fixedaxis cutting capabilities for complexsurfacessuch as those found in mold anddie applications. This functionality enablesyou to achieve the smoothest tool pathresults in steep areas by specifying aprojection vector different from thetool axis.Independent projection vector NX CAMenables you to achieve the smoothesttool path results in steep areas by specifying a projection vector different from thetool axis.Smooth raster cutting You can outputthe smoothest raster or zig-zag cuts withspecial step-over moves and optimizedpoint distribution to maintain high feedrates and fine finishes.Smooth offset cutting NX providessmooth offset pattern cuts with specialstep-over moves and corner treatments tomaintain high feed rates and fine finishes.You can cut inside out or outside in.Steep/non-steep area recognition Youcan limit raster cuts to non-steep areas forbetter cut depth control, as well as provideconsistent semi-finish cuts with combination z-level and raster fill-in patterns.

NXNX CAM benefits You can reduce setups withmulti-axis milling Time saving templatescontrol cutting motion andtool axis with minimumuser input User control makes itpossible to programvirtually any 5-axis cut Turbines and blisks are cutquickly and accuratelyNX CAM features 5-axis surface area millingwith lead/lag Contour profile providesswarf cutting Sequential mill providescut-by-cut user control Turbomachinery milling formulti-blade geometryInterpolated passes NX provides toolpaths that flow organically with your partfaces. With these Streamline patterns, youcan interpolate cutting passes betweenboundaries for the smoothest finishes. Youcan even cut true 3D spiral patterns with nostep-over marks.Automatic valley rest milling NX discoversuncut valley material remaining from largerdiameter tools, including bull-nose tools.You can cut the remaining tools along oracross valleys.Nurbs output You can output NURBSrecords for the smoothest machine motionand take advantage of high-level controllercapabilities.Facet machining With NX CAM, you canuse scanned data or other faceted representations such as .stl and the JT formatfor NC programming.5-Axis Milling5-Axis Milling provides extensive capabilities for simultaneous multi-axis cutting ofcomplex surfaces, including multiple drivemethods with a wide range of tool axiscontrol options. 5-axis surface contouringand a set of tool axis interpolation optionsfacilitate 5-axis machining on the mostdemanding of parts.5-axis tool tip cutting You can trace areapatterns across complex geometry whilespecifying tool axis lead and lag relative tothe surface normal5-axis area patterns All of the familiar3-axis area clear patterns are provided withadditional tool axis control. Raster cuts,offset patterns and interpolated cut strokesare all available.5-axis swarf cutting You can keep the sideof the tool aligned with selected faceswhile controlling tilt.Automatic 3-axis tilt NX CAM invokesautomatic tool tilt as a reaction to toolholder collisions in deep cavities. Tiltingthe tool over to provide clearance for theholder facilitates cutting with shorter toolsand higher feed rates.Turbomachinery milling NX CAM optimizes programming for turbomachineryconfigurations, including multi-bladedturbines and blisks. Special operations forroughing and finishing blades and hubsmaintain clearances even in the tightestblade configurations. Geometry inputsallow for imperfect and unstitched selections without slowing down theprogrammer with geometry repair.5-axis user control NX CAM includes highlevels of user-controlled 5-axis milling.You can control multi-axis tool motion withtraditional drive, part and check surfacespecifications. These flexible optionsmake it possible to program virtually any5-axis cut.

NXCAD/CAM benefits Full design capability withintegrated CAD/CAM seatCAD/CAM features 2D drafting Solid modeling Basic surface modeling Sheet metal modeling Advanced surface modeling Product manufacturinginformationNC SimulationThe NC Simulation capability provides a 3Dmodel-based visualization of the plannedmachining operations. NX CAM facilitatesmultiple levels of simulation, rangingfrom a basic tool path verification to afull machining simulation that includes acomplete machine tool model. Collisionchecking and multi-channel synchronization are simulated at the g-code level forthe most accurate results. With NX CAM,you can perform machine simulation rightfrom the programming environment sothat information is at hand when you needit, avoiding the requirement for a separatemachining simulation package for theNC programmer.Tool path visualization You can stayconfident with tool path visualization andmaterial removal verification tools. Integrated collision checking identifies anypossible problems.Tool path driven simulation You candrive the machine simulation straight frominternal tool path records for the fastestsimulation result.G-code driven simulation NX CAM drivesthe machine simulation with postprocessedoutput that takes account of any programcontent provided by the postprocessor.Home positions, special tool change motionand other content can be inserted by thepostprocessor, minimizing surprises bymaking sure to simulate the posted g-code.Multi-channel synchronization NXhelps shrink cycle times for multi-channelmachines (multiple milling or drillingheads on the same machine) by optimizingsynch codes. The visual system displaystimelines and simulates multi-channelmotion to ensure that minimum cyclesare achieved without interference.Standard supporting functionsTranslators You can read data frompractically any CAD system with a set oftranslators for the Parasolid software,IGES, DXF and STEP and JT formats. Inaddition you can write data in all of theseformats, plus stl.Operation navigator From the CAMapplication’s information center, you cancreate, view, modify, verify, inspect andorganize your NC programs. You canmanage tools, methods, geometry andoutput from an information-rich programdisplay.Tool path visualization You can stayconfident with tool path visualization andmaterial removal verification tools. Integrated collision checking identifies anypossible problems.Tool path editing You can make fastchanges to tool path results withgraphical editing tools and protect youredits by locking tool paths from futurere-calculations.