Siemens NX CAD/CAM&Post Builder/Mold (CAM 2027 Interface)

Learn to create precise NX sketches on the XY plane, draw profiles, rectangles, circles, and lines, apply constraints and dimensions, then extrude to model 3D parts.

Explore NX sketching fundamentals in NX Sketch 2, including trim, extend, move, offset, and delete operations, plus creating circles, polygons, ellipses, and centerlines, with pattern and chamfer controls.

Master sketch constraints in NX to control dimensions and geometric relationships. Apply fixed points, tangent, perpendicular, horizontal, vertical, alignment, concentric, equal, and radius constraints, with automatic dimensions.

Learn NX sketching by constructing a symmetric rectangle, applying chamfers, arcs, and circles, trimming and mirroring lines, then prepare the sketch for extrude and revolt.

Create a three-dimensional solid by sketching on the x–y plane and extruding along the z axis. Adjust height and start position, then use subtract and extrudes from multiple sketches.

Master extrude and revolve in NX cad, create datum planes and distance sketches between faces, and use until next, through all, and by sector options for robust 3d modeling.

Master the NX extrude workflow by building a centered sketch, applying chamfer transfers, converting lines to references, mirroring features, and extruding to form a solid plate with four holes.

Master sketching and revolve operations in nx to build a complex part, using dimensions, extrudes, subtract extrude, mirrored holes, and a 360-degree revolve.

Master NX edge blend, draft, shell, trim body, chamfer, and hole features through guided sketch-to-feature workflows, including sketching centers, creating holes, and applying blends and drafts.

practice nx modeling by sketching on the xy plane with two circles and tangent lines, applying symmetry and offset, then extruding and subtracting material to complete the part.

Master embossing in NX CAD/CAM by creating emboss bodies, refining sketches with datum lines, and combining surfaces. Learn to extract geometry—curves, faces, and bodies—from models to support accurate design changes.

Master trim options in Siemens NX CAD/CAM by learning how to split body, extend sheet, trim and extend, divide face, and delete body.

Learn to use offset surface and offset face, apply variable offset, and scale or bounding bodies to create manufacturing blocks; set sheet thickness, convert to solid, and simplify with geometry.

Learn to insert and derive curves, project curves onto objects, and generate offsets on faces and in solids with angled or horizontal directions.

Explore creating precise geometry in NX cad/cam by constructing an intersection curve between surfaces, iso parametric curves, and a bridge curve between curves, then modeling helices, tubes, and swept paths.

Learn to create isoparametric curves, use combined projection to merge surface projections, and generate curve on surface with splines and trim sheet options in cad/cam workflows.

Extract virtual curve and isocline curve from solid models, using the center line, insert curves for feature extraction, and control extraction in multiple directions.

Explore NX CAD/CAM and Post Builder sweep features, including sweep along guide, swept volume, and variational sweep, with parametric updates when sketches or guides change.

Explore additional features in nx cad, including dart, block, sphere, and cylinder, and learn to set dimensions, horizontal references, slots, holes, and post positioning.

Model a five-by-five base in NX CAD with sketches and extrusions from 0 to 1 inch, convert to reference, and apply subtractive extrusion to complete the exercise.

practice modeling a part in Siemens NX by creating a base block, adding a groove, offsetting features, extruding, subtracting, and creating two centered holes.

Follow a step by step modeling exercise in NX CAD/CAM to build a multi-feature part from sketches, extrudes, drills, blends, and centerlines.

Begin with an eight-by-six base rectangle and extrude one inch. Sketch a centered arc sequence with radius one and radius two, then subtract holes from the body.

Modeling exercise 5 guides building a multi-part NX CAD/CAM model by sketching circles, extruding sections, creating a cylinder, trimming excess, and applying angled, symmetric planning to form the exit route.

Learn to create surfaces through curves by building multiple sketches and sections, editing those sections, and producing open or closed surfaces from through curves options.

Explore surface creation through curves mesh by building a mesh between sections and guides, using sketches, datum references, and splines to control curves and cross curves.

Explore studio surface and fill surface in Siemens NX, learning to create surfaces between multiple sections and guides, and applying fill surface alongside trim sheet concepts.

Explore surface extension and insert options in Siemens NX CAD/CAM, including constant angles, per-corner offsets, multi transition with multipoint control, symmetric extensions, tangent and circular extensions, and dynamic distance-based geometry.

Explore extension surface options and three flange extension methods for the silhouette flange, including 90-degree angle adjustments, smooth edge, and reverse flange parameters.

Explore creating n-sided surfaces in Siemens NX CAD/CAM, using sketches to generate surfaces from curves, applying boundaries, trimming, and closing surfaces with the mold wizard between cavity and mold.

Master four-point surface creation and surface through points in NX. Sketch with splines, then build fill surfaces and explore surface options.

Explore synchronous modeling in Siemens NX CAD/CAM & Post Builder/Mold, mastering fast face edits, offsets, replacements, alignments, and precise chamfer and dimension controls.

Assemble parts by adding components, moving and rotating them, and applying constraints such as touch on line and center to align parts in Siemens NX CAD/CAM.

Learn assembly techniques in Siemens NX CAD, including constraining parts, centering features, aligning faces, and creating mirrored and patterned assemblies.

Siemens NX demonstrates assembling a base and multiple parts, applying constraints, centerline and alignment, adjusting distances, rotating and moving components to complete the assembly.

Create drafting sheets for parts and assemblies in nx cad, setting units, scale, and views. Add dimensions, sections, shading, notes, surface finish, balloons, and a parts list with quantities.

Edit the title block and drafting table in the CAD workflow, modify part entries, set drawn by, checked by, and approved by, and insert and format a logo.

Explore NX CAM and post builder introduction, covering machine simulation, drilling and milling operations, tool setup, blanks and checks, and how to customize post builder for multiple machines.

Master the Siemens NX CAD/CAM post builder workflow for 3-axis rough and finish milling. Define the workpiece, create tools, set up operations, verify with simulation, and generate G-code and documentation.

Learn 3 axis rough operations for blank milling in NX CAD/CAM, including tool, material, and step over settings; compare cavity mill and long mill, and cover finish with wrist milling.

Learn how to perform 3-axis corner rough operations in NX CAM by using a reference tool to continue from the previous tool and rough remaining corner material.

Explore 3 axis planar operations and planar with ibw in cam 2027, including defining cut areas, blank distances, depth per cut, and multi-pass strategies to remove material and finish surfaces.

Explore 3-axis face milling using the operation planner and manual options to apply customized cut patterns, depths, and multiple passes across surface boundaries with zigzag and contour strategies.

Master three-axis finish milling with the Z level profile by defining the part, selecting tools, and applying a finish operation to vertical and angled faces for a smooth surface.

Present a proposition for corners with z level corner finish, zit, following the same steps as other corner operations, distinguishing rough and finish operations and noting post references.

Explore three axis finish operations in NX CAM post builder, focusing on fix it contour and streamline methods, and contouring non-steep and steep areas for precise area cuts.

Explore 3 axis finish operations for contour designs, including boundary, area, and streamline finishing. Learn to set step-over, select areas, and apply area milling with angle thresholds.

Explore 3-axis finish milling in cam software using streamline and contour area methods. Define workpiece, tool, step-over, and post-process three-axis paths to finish the surface.

Explore four- and five-axis finish operations in cam milling, including offset from part and tool library usage, and set a multi-axis milling controller with projection vectors normal to the surface.

Explore multi-axis finish operations by mastering tool axis control, including toward point, toward line, away from point, normal to drive, and relative to drive with tilt and lead angles.

Master multi-axis finish operations for four- and five-axis milling by using toward-line and away-from-line tool X control on lines. Align the line-parallel approach to the tool path angles, reducing adjustments.

Explore multi axis finish operations by controlling the tool axis with normal and relative options, including lead and tilt angles, and setting practical minimum and maximum values.

Master multi-axis finish operations with tool axis control-4, using drive and normal-to-drive references to keep the tool perpendicular to surfaces and explore five x positions.

Explore how to control tool axes in multi-axis finish operations, defining the rotation axis and x, y, and z orientations for two-axis and five-axis setups.

Explore multi-axis finish operations in Siemens NX CAD/CAM & Post Builder for mold design, focusing on Z level 5-axis operation 1, tool selection, feed and speed.

Demonstrate multi axis finish operations, including z level 5 axis, in Siemens NX CAM, defining workspace and blank, selecting finish phase, and setting points and a 30-degree x-axis angle.

Define the workpiece and blank, select and modify a 14 mm tool from the library, set a four-axis streamline milling program with normal-to-drive projection, and simulate the machine.

Outline the drilling operation workflow, define KPIs and a plan, select material and tools, perform spot drilling, drill large and small holes, and post-process with documentation.

Explore the wire edm operation: define the work part and plant, select the tool and wire diameter, and apply internal trim with rough and finish passes, then verify movement.