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New CAD/CAM package for entry-level machinery milling

 
The newest software package for CNC machining from Siemens’ NX TM software, NX 2.5 Axis Milling Foundation, combines a wide range of CAD and CAM capabilities into a single entry level packa…

NX CAM Machine Shop | Managing risk by moving up the supply chain

 
Family-run machining business manages risk by expanding machining capabilities to directly supply clients

Overflow work was no longer a dependable source of revenue for Cre…

3 to 5 Axis Toolpath Conversion

3 to 5 Axis Toolpath Conversion

With the 3 to 5 axis toolpath conversion capability in NX CAM you can easily machine molds and dies with deep cavities. NX analyzes the toolpath and it automatically tilts the tool to avoid holder co…

Making the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier

Making the Jump to Five-Axis Machining Easier

First appeared in MoldMaking Technology magazine, Gardner Publications, Inc., USA. www.moldmakingtechnology.com

Improvements in CAM software help bring the benefits of fiv…

NX helps pump manufacturer increase productivity by 50 percent

NX helps pump manufacturer increase productivity by 50 percent

 
The Aqua Group consists of Aquasub Engineering and Aquapump Industries. As a leading manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience in the pump industry, the firm has a widely distribute…

Features or Direct Modeling- Which is Better for Mold and Tool Design?

This blog post has been licensed for hosting by Siemens PLM. The concepts, ideas and positions of this post have been developed independently by Industry Analyst Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights. ©…

Minco – Achieving Success with NX

Minco – Achieving Success with NX

Meet Minco Tool and Mold, a major plastic injection mold manufacturer in the United States. Minco uses NX Mold Design and NX CAM to capture a niche in the market for manufacturing complex shaped part…

Five Benefits of Integrated CAD/CAM for Mold and Die

This article first appeared in MoldMaking Technology magazine, Gardner Publications Inc., USA. www.moldmakingtechnology.com

Integrated computer-aided design and manufacturing (C…

Theme of the Month – Mold & Die Machining

 
Are you involved in manufacturing molds & dies? Are you interested in learning more about NX and how it can help you become more productive?  If so, this month is a great opportunit…