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NX CAM

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What is NX CAM?

NX CAM provides NC programming capabilities that enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread. It is used to streamline and automate NC programming, while reducing cycle time using application-specific tools.

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5-axis roughing with NX CAM
Adaptive milling with NX CAM
Multi-channel turning with NX CAM
Prime turning finish with NX CAM
Prismatic part machining with NX CAM

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NX CAM the present and future.

Incentivized
Naveen SharmaView profile
Staff engineer in Engineering at LTTS (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using NX CAM to integrate CAD & CAM, which means we can simulate how a part design is manufactured. We are also using it to automate and optimize CNC machining by creating efficient toolpaths and generating G-codes. It also helps us reduce manual input, reduce setup time, and prevent errors before manufacturing.

Pros

  • Toolpath generation.
  • CMM programming.
  • Integrate CAD & CAM.
  • Simulation.

Cons

  • Interface can be improved and made more user friendly.

Return on Investment

  • NX CAM saves a lot of time.
  • Saves a lot of iterations.
  • Saves a lot of capital investment.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

PTC Windchill and SOLIDWORKS

Other Software Used

NX CAD

NX CAM Review

Incentivized
shosh peretz
designer mecanisal in Engineering at ormat (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

design station electric piping/support/foundations

Pros

  • routing
  • sketch
  • design
  • modeling
  • assembly

Cons

  • tool for design structure

Most Important Features

  • improve design
  • fast design

Return on Investment

  • SAP does not work good with Teamcenter
  • improved the process

Other Software Used

SAP Access Control, Solid

NX CAM - good product for the digital thread objective

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Edward WoodView profile
Director of Business Development in Sales at THCS (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

THCS are UK authorized resellers of NX CAM. Since 2023, we are exclusive UK Partner. We are very impressed with the NX CAM offering, and having a deep penetration with the CATIA user space in the UK, we are constantly promoting the benefits of NX CAM over CATIA leveraging our unique position in the market.

Pros

  • User interface
  • Virtual Simulation
  • Automatic Roughing

Cons

  • Greater Automation
  • Easier on lower spec PCs

Most Important Features

  • Automation
  • resource management

Return on Investment

  • Good product for us to resell
  • Sells itself due to nice integration within the digital twin bigger picture

Alternatives Considered

CATIA

CAM Associativity is key to success

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Verified User
Engineer in Manufacturing (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I develop new capabilities for my company in NX CAM, identifying solutions to fulfil user requirements, develop the software configuration and lead the deployment of the capability in conjunction with our IT ecosystem.

Pros

  • Associativity of toolpath to design/stage model
  • simulation of the toolpath strategy
  • collision avoidance when calculating the toolpath
  • utilises machine templates for fast setup of new CAM parts

Cons

  • customisation of CMM path strategies when using PMI
  • Automation app integration to create custom routines
  • migration of older post builder posts to Post Configurator

Most Important Features

  • B-axis Turning
  • Collision avoidance
  • re-use of toolpaths

Return on Investment

  • positive impact to efficiency of programming using the Wave linked stage models
  • ability to respond to design change and re-author a toolpath