Add a Custom Command for Header Lines for Post Processing in NX 9 CAM Follow these simple steps to create a Custom Command in NX CAM to add to a post processor for header lines to be output from a post processor: Start Postbuilder. Select the custom command tab. Select the Create option. Right mouse […]
Using Existing NX CAM Files as Templates Templates in NX CAM are utilized to save programming time and the possibility of errors. When utilizing templates, the programmed tool, speeds, feeds, non-cutting moves, cutting parameters, and cut patterns should be consistent. Templates can also be utilized to consistently process your machined parts in very similar sequences. […]
Creating a Reuse Library in NX 8.5 NX Reuse Libraries aid in assembly with jigs and fixtures by simply dragging the files into the manufacturing setup files. Sample Reuse Library files can be downloaded from Siemens PLM here; however, a webkey is necessary. Follow these steps to setup a reuse library and create a reuse […]
The simplest way to customize NX is through the use of macros A macro records a series of keystrokes in order to automate them into a simple keystroke or an icon on a custom Toolbar. Any series of keystroke a NX operator does repeatedly should be considered for a macro in order to speed up […]
NX How To: Set up the Reuse Library for Custom Symbols Follow these steps to set up the Reuse Library in NX 9 for custom symbols: Go to the customer defaults dialog box. In the Gateway portion, click Reuse Library, and map the location to your symbol files. NOTE: The files that contain your symbols […]
NX CAM Tips & Tricks: Coolant Thru Custom Command Follow these steps to create a simple custom command to add to a post processor. This will allow you to utilize the coolant thru switch on the tool description dialog box in NX CAM. Start Postbuilder. Select the custom command tab. Select the Create option. […]
Tips & Tricks: Calculate Machining Time with the simple UDE in NX CAM Follow these steps to add this simple UDE to a post processor to calculate Machining Time in NX CAM: Start Postbuilder. Select the custom command tab Select the Create option Right mouse button on the new custom command and rename it. To […]
Create Single Spot Drill Operation for Multiple Sets of Holes in NX 9 Creating a single spot drilling operation for all the holes in your part in NX 9 takes some manual interaction. The hole making operations in NX 9 read the feature information from the model to create a single spot drilling operation because […]
