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How to Modify your Post Processor for On Machine Probing in NX 9 What is On Machine Probing? On machine probing is a measurement technique used on machine tools to use while your part is still in process on the machine. The machine uses a 2D or 3D probe similar to those found on some […]
3 Steps to Getting Started with Solid Edge Getting started using Solid Edge is as easy as 1,2,3. Follow these steps laid out below and you will be enjoying 3D modeling in no time. Once the order for Solid Edge is placed it will take a couple days before you’ll be entered into the Siemens […]
Creating 3D Frames in Solid Edge ST6 Solid Edge speeds design of rigid frame structures beginning with a 3D sketch defining the frame skeleton. Solid Edge automatically creates frame components using standard cross-sections and generates cut lists for manufacturing. Discover the ease of use when creating 3D frames in Solid Edge using the Frame Wizard. […]
Changing Modeling Measurement Units in Solid Edge In Solid Edge, there is a way to quickly change the measurement units when working on a design. This can be done with a new design, existing design or one that was brought in from another CAD system. Follow the steps below to learn how to do so […]
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. […]
Solid Edge How-To: Create Inter-Part Relationships in ST6 In this blog entry, I will answer a question from the last month’s Solid Edge Short covering Assemblies in ST6 (View the webinar replay). During the webinar, I briefly covered how Inter-Part Relationships are created in Solid Edge ST6 and how a part’s geometry can “drive” another […]
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 […]
Reengineering Model Data in NX Reengineering describes the process of creating a newly engineered design from a previously complete design, or to “engineer again”, as Merriam-Webster states. However, in the CAD/CAE environment the task can be much more complex than simply developing a product design from scratch as a -1 revision. The capture of physical […]
Create a Sandbox to Customize NX CAM A sandbox in NX (Unigraphics) allows you to create a safe customization environment in which you can experiment in NX CAM without affecting the base install. Why customize NX? Every shop is unique and tailoring your NX CAM experience to meet your specific needs can greatly increase your […]
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 […]
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