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Machining Simulation

A key advantage of NX CAM is integrated simulation and verification that enables programmers to check toolpaths within the NC programming session. This capability avoids the need to copy data to external software for verification, as a single solution contains the common library of parts, tools, fixtures and machine tool models.

Full G-code machine simulation accounts for all the motion, eliminating surprises that can appear during post processing.

Toolpath Verification To help optimize the toolpath and check for possible errors, NX includes a CAM visualization capability for integrated material removal and toolpath simulation, with checking for collisions and gouges. Integrated verification is immediately accessible during the tool path creation process rather than output for replay at the end of the process.

Machine Tool Simulation NX machine tool simulation verifies NC programs in the context of a full motion simulation of the machine tool. This can be especially useful for complex, multi-axis, multi-headed machines such as mill/turn machining centers.

The advanced version of this capability includes a machine tool builder that enables users to create new machine simulation models, complete with kinematics, using NX geometric models.

NX Advantages:

• Fully integrated with NX CAM – avoids the need for a separate simulation system.
• Verify and analyze toolpath for errors, quality, and efficiency before sending output to the machine. Improve machine tool up-time and reduce scrap costs.
• Supports Multi-Function machines with program synchronization.
• Integrated solid based simulation based on G-code

Additional Information

• NX Machining Brochure (4.35M, PDF)

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