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NX CAM

Score8.1 out of 10

6 Reviews and Ratings

What is NX CAM?

NX CAM provides NC programming capabilities that enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread. It is used to streamline and automate NC programming, while reducing cycle time using application-specific tools.

Media

Screenshot of 5-axis roughing with NX CAM
Screenshot of Adaptive milling with NX CAM
Screenshot of Multi-channel turning with NX CAM
Screenshot of Prime turning finish with NX CAM
Screenshot of Prismatic part machining with NX CAM

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Screenshot of 5-axis roughing with NX CAM

NX CAM Review

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

design station electric piping/support/foundations

Pros

  • routing
  • sketch
  • design
  • modeling
  • assembly

Cons

  • tool for design structure

Most Important Features

  • improve design
  • fast design

Return on Investment

  • SAP does not work good with Teamcenter
  • improved the process

Other Software Used

SAP Access Control, Solid

NX CAM - good product for the digital thread objective

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

THCS are UK authorized resellers of NX CAM. Since 2023, we are exclusive UK Partner. We are very impressed with the NX CAM offering, and having a deep penetration with the CATIA user space in the UK, we are constantly promoting the benefits of NX CAM over CATIA leveraging our unique position in the market.

Pros

  • User interface
  • Virtual Simulation
  • Automatic Roughing

Cons

  • Greater Automation
  • Easier on lower spec PCs

Most Important Features

  • Automation
  • resource management

Return on Investment

  • Good product for us to resell
  • Sells itself due to nice integration within the digital twin bigger picture

Alternatives Considered

CATIA

CAM Associativity is key to success

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I develop new capabilities for my company in NX CAM, identifying solutions to fulfil user requirements, develop the software configuration and lead the deployment of the capability in conjunction with our IT ecosystem.

Pros

  • Associativity of toolpath to design/stage model
  • simulation of the toolpath strategy
  • collision avoidance when calculating the toolpath
  • utilises machine templates for fast setup of new CAM parts

Cons

  • customisation of CMM path strategies when using PMI
  • Automation app integration to create custom routines
  • migration of older post builder posts to Post Configurator

Most Important Features

  • B-axis Turning
  • Collision avoidance
  • re-use of toolpaths

Return on Investment

  • positive impact to efficiency of programming using the Wave linked stage models
  • ability to respond to design change and re-author a toolpath