Siemens NX Tutorials | Solid Edge | Teamcenter

Multi-Body Modeling in Solidedge

How To Do Multi-Body Modeling in Solidedge Get ready to take a look at what our experts like to call the “hidden gems” as I walkthrough multi-body modeling in Solidedge. These are extremely powerful tools that you can utilize for better efficiency and effectiveness among your team. What is Multi-Body Modeling? Multi-body modeling is the [...]

April 9, 2021

How to Set Up IPW in NX CAM

How to Set Up IPW in NX CAM I recently presented and demonstrated how to work with and set up an IPW (In Process Workpiece) in Siemens NX CAM. In the first of 3 IPW tutorials, I’ll be going through what IPW is, how it’s used, and how to set it up. What is IPW? [...]

April 2, 2021

How to Wrap Text or Logos to Curved Faces in NX

Wrapping Text or Logos to Curved Faces in NX Ever find yourself needing to wrap text or a logo to curved faces in NX? This NX CAD tutorial will make you an expert in doing this. Although this example is simple, the feature can be used to wrap 2D information onto cylindrical 3D faces. Creating [...]

March 26, 2021

Modifying CAM Operation Templates

How to Modify CAM Operation Templates If you ever find yourself constantly changing the same setting within your CAM operation, then modifying the CAM operation template is a quick and easy solution to save clicks and keystrokes. The changes outlined below are my personal preference and may not apply to your programming process. (Would you [...]

March 12, 2021

Navigating the Siemens Support Center

How to Navigate the Siemens Support Center Need to access the Siemens Support Center? The digital center is where you learn more on troubleshooting, downloading the latest version, and finding product help documentations. If you are new to the support center, you'll need to set up an account. This may take a day to be [...]

March 4, 2021

How to Create Revisions in Teamcenter

How to Create Revisions Using Teamcenter in NX and Solid Edge If you've opted out to create revisions using Teamcenter, then you're more than likely aware of the amount of work required to keep them all up to date. Some of these tasks include: Where was the part used in an assembly or assemblies? What [...]

February 25, 2021

Using WAVE Geometry Linker

Using WAVE Geometry Linker WAVE Geometry linker allows the designer to reference existing part geometry when designing a new part in existing assemblies. This example will insert a small spacer into the existing level assembly. First, select New Component, in the base group of the assemblies table and create a new part within the existing assembly. […]

February 12, 2021

How to Insert a DWG into Solid Edge

How to Insert a DWG into Solid Edge Need to insert your DWG into Solid Edge? Importing your DWG file into Solid Edge is an easy process to do. In today's CAD tutorial, I'll walk you through the process in Solid Edge. Setting Up a New File for your DWG File Open up Solid Edge [...]

February 11, 2021

New NX Sketch

New NX Sketch NX Sketch has a new solver to help you create sketches that are accurate and represent your design intent. Note: This NEW solver can be turned off or on by using File > Utilities > Feature Toggle > and scroll till you find “use the new solver and UI for sketch” > […]

January 22, 2021

Sheet Metal Tips

Tips For Sheet Metal Design in NX Maintaining manufacturability while designing within the sheet metal application brings a unique set of challenges. Here are 5 sheet metal tips to ensure complex designs are done quickly and correctly. Top 5 Tips for Sheet Metal Design in NX Adjust the global parameters before starting. Some of these […]

January 14, 2021

Export All Components of an Assembly

Export All Components of an Assembly Working in a support role often requires sharing part files and exporting all components of an assemblies with customers and vice versa. This seemingly simple task can present problems at times. End users of Siemens NX likely must share part files between departments, customers, vendors, etc, and can be […]

January 7, 2021

Flat Pattern Templates and Flat Solids in NX

Flat Pattern Templates and Flat Solids in NX Often in design, you need to take sheet metal parts and make flattened out views of them for templates. In this week's blog, I'll be looking at the process of going from part to flat pattern, then exporting it, and creating a flat solid from the pattern. [...]

November 12, 2020

Extracting Assemblies from Teamcenter in NX and Solid Edge

Extracting Assemblies from Teamcenter There are several ways of getting your data out of Teamcenter, especially if you're dealing with assemblies or going through a CAD program. There's manual extraction, but sometimes that takes too long. Here, I'll show two different programs that work with Solid Edge and NX to get assemblies out of a [...]

October 23, 2020

Adding Secondary Tabs and Three Bend Corners on Sheet Metal in NX

Intermediate Sheet Metal Features in NX In this blog, I wanted to focus on adding secondary tabs and three bend corners, topics covered in our NX Sheet Metal class. Although these features might not seem related, I think this is a very common progression. I will be working in NX 1899, although these features are [...]

October 15, 2020