NX CAM 2.5-Axis Milling

Simplify the programming of prismatic parts by previewing and specifying a sequence of volumes to be machined. By selecting 3D solid faces to define the features, you can eliminate the tedious task of manually creating and selecting boundaries used in traditional numerical control (NC) programming. 

The intuitive and interactive programming process displays the calculated cut levels and the updated in-process workpiece (IPW). This process enables the rapid generation of efficient toolpaths associative with part design. 

The associativity helps you quickly respond to design changes through a fully integrated CAD/CAM system that keeps machining operations associative to the part model.

Planar deburring helps you automate the programming of one of the most-used operations – corner chamfering. It can reduce programming time by up to 90%.  

It automatically recognizes the part edges (modeled or unmodeled) and creates optimized toolpaths to machine the required chamfer size. You can specify a size range for holes to be skipped for more precise control of the toolpaths.

Additionally, it tracks already chamfered corners, avoiding recutting and enabling efficient 3+2 machining.

Multiple-part programming delivers powerful, streamlined multipart machining. It speeds the development of various tombstone and fixture configurations, distributing toolpaths to as many components as required. Complete machining sequences and toolpaths developed for one workpiece can be immediately distributed to the other workpieces in various positions and orientations. 

Using this advanced programming method, you can prepare complete jobs in the same time it takes to program a single part.

NX CAM provides CAD tools for common model editing functions to speed up NC programming.  

Synchronous technology enables direct editing of the part model to prepare it for NC programming, including closing holes and gaps, offsetting faces and resizing part features. Develop as-cast models or other derivatives from existing parts by interactively pushing and pulling the existing faces.  

The assembly tools let you define an accurate digital replica of the setup, including the part, fixtures and complete CNC machine. This helps you easily program optimized toolpaths that automatically avoid the workholding components, ensuring safe and error-free production.  

Full associativity to the part model ensures automated updates of NC operations as the design model or setup changes.