NX CAD/CAM 3-Axis Milling

Machine high-quality surface finish for the most demanding jobs using advanced finishing toolpaths. They not only help improve part quality and accuracy, but also reduce machining time using higher cutting speeds. 

One of the finishing techniques in NX is the Guide Curves operation. It generates finishing toolpaths that flow organically with the part faces. The morphing patterns let you interpolate guide curves for the smoothest finishes. You can even cut true 3D spiral patterns with no stepover marks. The automatically adjusted stepover ensures consistent surface finish across the entire machined area.

Flow Milling is an automated rest milling strategy for removing uncut material from previous operations. It generates optimized toolpaths using smaller tools to cut the remaining material.  

The advanced controls provide flexibility to apply the best cutting method for any area of the machined part, such as shallow and step areas. For instance, the arc fitting capability helps you create smoother toolpaths maximizing the number of circular moves while minimizing short linear point-to-point moves. The optimized toolpaths provide important benefits, including:  

• Reduced machining times 
• Improved machine tool performance  
• Higher surface quality