Course Overview
The NX CAM Advanced Training is designed for proficient users looking to master multi-axis machining. This course focuses on multi-axis strategies, tool axis control, collision avoidance, machine simulation, and setup management. Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn to program complex parts efficiently and accurately, improving both productivity and machining precision.
Prerequisites
- NX CAM Fundamentals Training
- Basic knowledge of multi-axis CAM and CNC machining, including toolpaths and operations.
Who Should Get NX CAM Fundamentals Training?
This course is for NX CAM users with a solid understanding of CAM fundamentals who want to advance into multi-axis machining. It is ideal for professionals looking to confidently program complex parts in Siemens NX and who have foundational knowledge of multi-axis operations and CNC principles.
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Training Objectives
- Set up and manage multi-axis operations within NX CAM
- Select and apply appropriate multi-axis operation types for various machining scenarios
- Control tool orientation and tool-axis strategies for complex geometries
- Perform accurate machine simulation with collision detection
- Build confidence in programming complete multi-axis parts from start to finish in NX CAM
Course Topics
Take a look at the topics covered day-to-day in our NX CAM Fundamentals Training:
Day 1
Introduction to Multi-Axis NX CAM
Objective: Build on existing 3-axis knowledge by introducing 3+2 machining concepts and workflows.
- Brief review of NX’s CAM interface, navigation, and workflow
- Activity 1: Set up a basic 3-axis program
- Introduction to the Tilt Tool Axis function for multi-axis machining
- Activity 2: Apply Tilt Tool Axis in a machining scenario
- Introduction to 3+2-axis machining methods
- Activity 3: Create a 3+2-axis program
- Activity 4: Add workholding and machine to Activity 3
Collision Detection and Multi-Axis Roughing Operations
Objective: Learn to identify and resolve 3+2–axis collisions and explore roughing strategies for multi-axis machining.
- Introduction to collision detection for 3+2–axis machining
- Analyze simple 3+2-axis collisions and approaches to resolve them
- Activity 5: Repair simple collisions in a 3+2-axis program
- Introduction to the Multi-Axis Roughing operation
- Activity 6: Getting started with Multi-Axis Roughing
Day 2
Multi-Axis Roughing Continued & Finishing Operations – Part 1
Objective: Expand understanding of roughing strategies and begin exploring core multi-axis finishing operations.
- Discussion of limitations and recommended practices for Multi-Axis Roughing
- Activity 7: Detailed Look at Multi-Axis Roughing
- Activity 8: Managing Drive Floor and Containment Loops in Multi-Axis Roughing
- Introduction to the Variable Contour operation
- Activity 9: Apply Variable Contour in a finishing scenario
Finishing Operations – Part 2
Objective: Continue exploring multi-axis finishing operations and related settings.
- Introduction to the Z-Level 5-Axis operation
- Activity 10: Apply Z-Level 5-Axis
- Revisit the Variable Contour operation
- Activity 11: Apply Variable Guiding Curves
- Introduction to the Variable Streamline operation
- Activity 12: Apply Variable Streamline
Day 3
Advanced Finishing Operations & Collision Avoidance in 5-Axis Machining
Objective: Explore advanced finishing settings and analyze more complex collision scenarios.
- Deep dive into drive methods, tilt strategies, vector maps, and other advanced finishing settings
- Activity 13: Apply lead and tilt angles for finishing operations
- Activity 14: Utilize vector maps for greater tool control
- Advanced collision detection and avoidance in synchronous 5-axis programs
- Activity 15: Identify and repair collisions in a synchronous 5-axis program
Summary Project
Objective: Apply all learned skills in a comprehensive 5-axis CAM project.
- Activity 16: Build a full 5-axis CAM program from start to finish
- Discussion of additional insights, tips, and advanced techniques
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Ready to Enrol?
Once the following form is complete, we will generate a quotation and reach out to discuss the next steps for securing seats for trainees.
