NX6 Manufacturing Fundamentals (NX-TR12010)

The Mill/Turn Manufacturing Process is the core turning class designed to convey concepts, functionality, and application of the turning module. Turning Manufacturing Process is taught from the perspective of an NC/CNC programming session and emphasizes programming concepts and techniques which take advantage of the latest developments in turning equipment and technology.

NX-TR11080 Course Outline
Lessons Delivered

File Access, Interface and External files
1 - User Interface – Cam user interface, Navigation in the system, Manufacturing setups.

Lathe operation types
2 – Operation Navigator –Cam Tool Bars, Resource Tool Bar, Cam Navigators.
3 – Tooling – All Tooling Types Lathe, Holders, Tracking Points.
4 – Lathe Geometry – Preparing Lathe Geometry, (Work piece, Avoidance and Containment) Auotomated & Manual cross section.
5 – Face Turning – Cut Strategy, Path Settings, Cutting Parameters, Non-Cutting Moves, Feeds Speeds.
6 – Rough Turning – Material Detection, Step over, Clean up, Reversal mode, Local Returns.
7 – Lathe Finish – Cut strategy, Chase passes, and Cut parameters for finish passes.                                         
8 – Teach mode – Linear Moves, Engage Moves, Rapid Moves, Feed rates, Machine Control options.                   
9 – Center Line Drilling – Drilling Cycles, Start point end point.                                                                       
10 – Threading – Root line Crest line, Pass control.                                                                                          
11 – Grooving – Cut patterns, Depths of cut. 
                                         
Turn Around parts and Millturns
• Lesson 12 – Turn Around Machining – Process for Machining a turnaround part.

Course Materials – Student Guide, handouts and exercises will be provided during class.