Siemens NX CAD CAM Post Builder + Autodesk Inventor CAD CAM

Explore 3 axis rough operations with blank milling, a plan milling variant distinct from cavity milling. Configure step over, step ahead, and maximum cut width to generate and verify toolpaths.

Explore 3 axis rough operations focusing on corner rough, using a reference tool to continue material removal from the previous tool and control corner angles.

Explore 3 axis planar operations and planar with IBW in Siemens NX CAD CAM post builder and Autodesk Inventor workflows, including blank distance, floor and wall surfaces, and multi-pass cutting.

Learn 3-axis face milling and face milling manual, including boundary selection, zigzag and contour patterns, and per-surface cut control across multiple faces.

Master a three-axis finish operation with the z level profile in Siemens NX CAD CAM Post Builder and Autodesk Inventor CAD CAM, following rough milling steps to smooth vertical faces.

Learn how to perform 3 axis finish operations for corners, applying z level corner finish with reference to the rough operation and cavity mill paths to ensure precise corner finishing.

Master three axis finish operations by applying fixed contour, contour area, and streamline methods to finish specific areas and analyze non-steep versus steep surfaces with angle-based criteria.

Explore 3 axis finish operations in nx cad cam, including fixed contour, contour area, surface area, streamline, and area milling with smoothing settings.

Execute four- and five-axis finish operations in the NX CAD CAM post builder, using offset from path, blank handling, library tools, and projection vector with normal-to-surface milling.

Explore multi axis operations and tool axis control for five axis work, using methods like toward point, toward line, away from point, normal to drive, and relative to drive angles.

Learn how to control the tool X in multi axis finish operations using away from line and toward line methods, with lines, parallels, and resulting tool angles along the path.

Explore multi axis finish operations and tool axis control, defining normal to part and relative to drive orientations, and configuring lead and tilt angles for precise tool alignment.

Learn tool axis control in multi-axis finish operations using normal to drive and relative to drive, defining drive angles to keep the tool perpendicular to each surface point.

Master multi axis finish operations by configuring tool X and rotation axes for four and five axis machining, defining X, Y, Z angles to access positions and generate tool paths.

Master multi axis finish operations with a five axis ball mill, cut areas, adjust feed and speed, and generate toolpaths for Siemens NX CAD CAM and Autodesk Inventor CAD CAM.

Execute multi axis finish operations at z level for a five-axis workflow, define the workpiece and its length, and set two points with 30-degree angles to finish the part.

Define a four-axis finish milling operation, set a 1 mm blank offset on carbon steel, select a 14 mm tool from library, and verify with machine simulation.

Explore the drilling operation in nx cad cam, detailing spot drilling to mark centers, tool selection for small and large holes, and post-processing.

Define the workpiece geometry, select the wire edm category and wire diameter, and create the operation using internal trim; verify tool paths and wire movement with rough and finish passes.

Learn rough cavity milling in nx cam: define tools, perform clash and specified checks, and tune cutting and non-cutting moves. Explore engage types, four-point avoidance, stock, corner smoothing.

Explore cutting parameters and non-cutting moves in a gravity mill workflow, optimizing level first versus dibs first, engage and retract, stroke settings, and corner smoothing for rough and finish operations.

Learn to control cut levels in Siemens NX CAD CAM by adjusting per-range cut depths, managing multiple ranges, and adding new ranges to tailor machining for different parts.

Master cut levels and ranges in NX CAD CAM Post Builder and Autodesk Inventor CAD CAM, control dips per range, and shape ridges for efficient material removal.

Learn methods to create blanks and tools in nx cad cam post builder and autodesk inventor cad cam, including offset blank, bounding block, and tool parameter setup or library retrieval.

Learn to define turning workpieces from blank stock, set stock dimensions, and sequence turning operations, including facing, drilling, and outer roughing, with tool configuration, cut regions, and G-code generation.

Master advanced turning operations for complex parts, covering inner and outer features, drilling, grooves, and group operations, with tool selection, parameter adjustments, and operation sequencing.

Learn to use the post builder to customize cnc code for a 3-axis milling machine, adapting g-code for Siemens and Heidenhain controls.

Configure post builder for four- and five-axis milling, adjust head angles E and C, and map tool changes and machine directions for accurate multi-axis output.

Open the post builder for Fanuc, save as, extract, and compare samples; modify start and end programs, adjust M codes and coolant, then test and save.

Define the workpiece and material, create rough and finish tools, set start and home points for 3-axis milling, then generate toolpaths and verify rest milling for walls and floor.

Engage in project 2 milling with multi-axis finishing, starting from a rough operation to a finish multi-axis pass using variable streamline and normal-to-drive projections, and verify results with shop documentation.

Explore project 3 turning operations in a Siemens NX CAD CAM workflow, covering geometry creation, tool setup, facing, drilling, roughing and finishing operations, verification, and axis considerations.

Explore drilling operations in Siemens NX CAD CAM and Autodesk Inventor CAD CAM through spot drilling, threaded holes, countersinking, and counterboring with practical tool setup and operation sequencing.

Explore feature based machining with the machining feature navigator, auto-generating tools and operations for a part, then verify and review parameters to speed up CNC programming.

Navigate general milling and drilling in a Siemens NX CAD CAM workflow, defining the workpiece and tools to rough cavity milling, contour zigzag strategies, and angle drilling.

Define the path and design for a six-blade setup, create multiple geometry from the workpiece, and generate multi-blade operations with rough and finish passes for post processing.

Explore milling across multiple axes with different tool axis positions, including four-axis and five-axis configurations, using normal-to-drive and relative-to-drive projections and variable streamline operations.

Learn hole milling and thread milling using a cam post builder, defining geometry and controlling axial and radial movement, depth, and step over to generate toolpaths.

Explore groove milling in Siemens NX CAD CAM workflows, using group geometry selection and generation of a groove milling operation, with adjustable passes for a complete milling strategy.

Explore millturn operations by combining turning and milling in one part, creating tools, performing facing, slots, and drilling, and generating g-code and documentation.

Learn 3-axis milling and indexing by rotating and duplicating operations around a line, perform contour and area milling, and generate a post for four-axis or five-axis rotary table setups.

Explore the NX CAD interface and the concept of turning 2D sketches into 3D features through extrude, with parametric edits tying sketches to updates.

Explore NX sketching basics: create sketches on the XY plane, dimension and constrain lines, rectangles, circles, and holes, then build features with extrudes, chamfers, fillets, and trims.

Learn NX sketching essentials in part 2, including quick trim, extend, move, offset, resize, and linear and circular patterns, with polygon and ellipse creation using centerline references.

Learn how to create sketches in NX using automatic dimensions and constraints, including rapid dimensions, geometric constraints, tangent and perpendicular relationships, and alignment tools.

Practice a hands-on NX sketch exercise to build a symmetric profile with rectangles, chamfers, arcs, and circles, and prep it for extrusion and revolve.