Xcelerator Academy Memberships - NX Manufacturing
Designed for users who are using NX or want to use NX for Manufacturing - including prismatice machining, Turning, Robotics, and more. It is for new users and NX CAM experts. It features presentation and demo videos, hands-on labs and knowledge checks. This platform utilizes a test environment where you can work with the tools in a hands-on setting, allowing you to implement the skills you're gaining along the way.
- 36 month subscription
- Lab instructions and downloadable files for hands-on practice on your software installation
- Access to new training content added during the subscription period
- Knowledge assessments to measure learning progress
Learning Paths in "NX Manufacturing"
Learning Paths provide guided chapters on a subject. Tracks are curated collections of Learning Paths that focus on a specific skill.
Select a Track to focus on developing the skills you need most.
6 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Study Manufacturing process and create manufacturing setup
- Create and structure an NC program
- Examine a manufacturing part
- Create and structure NC documents
- Cavity Milling
Managing NC Programming Data
Review and change data and information used to manufacture parts. Also, begin milling a basic prismatic part.
Create and Retrieve a Tool
Managing NC Programming Data 6 Chapters
Review and change data and information used to manufacture parts. Also, begin milling a basic prismatic part.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Managing NC Programming Data Intro
2 Study Manufacturing process and create manufacturing setup 7 Topics
- Manufacturing Process and Use a Template
- Lab: Create the manufacturing setup
- Lab: Using Operation Navigator
- Study the Ribbon Bar and Operation Navigator
- Lab: Use multiple display windows in CAM
- Access CAM Tutorials
- Knowledge Check
3 Create and structure an NC program 14 Topics
- Create and Retrieve a Tool
- Lab: Create cutting tools
- Displaying cutter paths
- Manufacturing Groups
- Lab: Create the Machining Method Group
- Lab: Create a Geometry Group
- Lab: Create a Program Group
- Lab: Create Parent Groups and Use the Operation
- Create Operations and Tool Paths
- Lab: Create operations and generate tool paths
- Lab: Copy operations between setup locations
- Manufacturing Wizards
- Lab: Create a Program using the Manufacturing Wizard
- Knowledge Check
4 Examine a manufacturing part 3 Topics
- Gathering Manufacturing Information
- Lab: Gather information on the part to be machined
- Knowledge Check
5 Create and structure NC documents 7 Topics
- Create Shop Documentation
- Lab: Generate a document with NC program
- Create Manufacturing Process Documentation
- Lab: Create manufacturing process documents
- Descriptions and Notes in Manufacturing
- Using CAM Express
- Knowledge Check
6 Cavity Milling 17 Topics
- Retrieve Setup - Cavity Milling
- Lab: Create the manufacturing setup
- Lab: Create the tool paths
- Working with Cut Levels
- Lab: Modify cut depths and parameters
- Defining Cut Patterns
- Lab: Machine a part with a zig zag cut pattern
- Using level based in-process workpiece
- Lab: Create and reference an In-Process Workpiece
- Using Automatic Cut Pattern Direction & Improving 3D IPW Efficiency
- Lab: Improve 3D IPW Efficiency
- Using t-cutters
- Lab: Identify and use the tracking points on a T-cutter
- Lab: Planar profiling with a T-cutter
- Groove Milling
- Lab: Machine a groove with a T-cutter
- Knowledge Check
8 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Use Coordinate Systems in Manufacturing
- Visualize Tool Paths
- Planar Milling
- Hole Making
- Fixed Axis Contouring
- Machining Options
- Using Additional Machining Functionality
Machining a Prismatic Part
Use varying prismatic machining methods in milling and turning operations.
Define Coordinate Systems
Machining a Prismatic Part 8 Chapters
Use varying prismatic machining methods in milling and turning operations.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Machining a Prismatic Part Intro
2 Use Coordinate Systems in Manufacturing 6 Topics
- Define Coordinate Systems
- Change the Machine Local Offset
- Setup for a Horizontal Machining Center
- Create Output from a Fixture Offset
- Defining Vectors
- Knowledge Check
3 Visualize Tool Paths 6 Topics
- Verify and Replay Tool Paths
- Verify Tool Path
- Dynamically Display Tool Paths in 3D
- Simulate 3D Removal
- Set Tool Path Display Options
- Knowledge Check
4 Planar Milling 20 Topics
- Machining Walls and Pockets
- Machine the Outside Periphery
- Select Boundaries to Close Gaps
- Machine Cutout Demo
- Machine Cutout Demo
- Machining a Cutout
- Machine a Self-intersection
- Floor and Wall Milling
- Floor and Wall Milling Demo
- Preview Floor Wall
- Create Floor Wall
- Create Floor Wall Mill and Finish Operations
- Create Cut Regions with Extended Walls
- Define Blank Output and Control Depth
- Specify Wall Geometry and Wall Stock
- Extend Cut Region to Part Outline
- Create a Ramping Profile
- Create a Ramping Profile
- Create Ramping Floor Wall Milling Operation
- Knowledge Check
5 Hole Making 12 Topics
- Hole Making Operations
- Define Holes to be Spot Drilled
- In-process Features
- Manually Drill Holes
- Optimize Drill Sequences
- Optimize Drill Sequences
- Optimize Hole Sequence for Unaligned Holes
- Minimize Transfer Moves
- Radial Groove Milling
- Radial Groove Milling
- Machine Radial Grooves
- Knowledge Check
6 Fixed Axis Contouring 14 Topics
- Fixed Axis Surface Contouring
- Fixed Axis Surface Contouring
- Finish Machining the Part
- Restrict Cut-out Areas
- Protect Bounded Areas
- Streamline Drive Method
- Machine Surfaces using Automatic Curves
- Cut Area Selection
- Select Faces Bounded Region
- Analyze, Divide, and Merge Area Milling Cut Regions
- Analyze and Divide Milling Cut Regions
- Improve Surface Finish
- Use Tool Stepover
- Knowledge Check
7 Machining Options 7 Topics
- Setup a Part for Engraving
- Setup a Part for Engraving Text
- Engrave text
- Engraving
- Manufacture a Turned Part
- Manufacture a Turned Part
- Knowledge Check
8 Using Additional Machining Functionality 6 Topics
- Recognize Features with FBM
- Verify Features with FBM
- Machining Features with FBM
- Improve Efficiency of FBM
- Output Tool Information
- Post Process Tool Paths
7 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Plunge milling and z-level milling
- Fixed-axis contouring
- 4 and 5-axis machining and 5-axis Z-level
- Variable axis contour milling
- Profiling walls with a variable axis
- Assessment: Fixed-axis and Multi-axis Milling
Fixed-axis and Multi-axis Milling
You will learn the use of the NX Manufacturing application for creating fixed-axis and variable-axis tool paths.
Plunge milling
Fixed-axis and Multi-axis Milling 7 Chapters
You will learn the use of the NX Manufacturing application for creating fixed-axis and variable-axis tool paths.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Fixed-axis and Multi-axis Milling Intro
2 Plunge milling and z-level milling 20 Topics
- Plunge milling
- Plunge milling demo
- Lab: Reduce unproductive plunge cuts
- Lab: Rough a part with plunging motions
- Z-level milling
- Z-level milling demo
- Lab: Semi-finish or finish the steep areas of a part
- Z-level machining for containment
- Z-level machining for containment demo
- Lab: Finish the steep areas of a part
- Lab: Profile a limited cut area using a geometry parent
- Lab: Eliminate gaps in the non-steep areas of a profile
- Lab: Create non-cutting motions between levels
- Adaptive milling
- Adaptive milling demo
- Lab: Machine at high feed rates and spindle speeds
- Mixed directions in HSM
- Lab: Efficiency by cutting in alternate directions
- Lab: Create an adaptive roughing operation
- Knowledge check: Plunge and Z-level milling
3 Fixed-axis contouring 24 Topics
- Fixed-axis contour
- Fixed-axis contour area demo
- Lab: Machine text on a contoured surface
- Drive methods using curves and edges
- Lab: Machine a surface using automatically generated curves
- Area-milling drive method
- Lab: Finish non-steep areas of a cavity
- Lab: Adjust short cutting segments in Area Milling
- Lab: Overlap steep and non-steep cut areas
- Streamline drive method - fixed-axis
- Streamline drive method - fixed-axis
- Lab: Machine a surface using manually selected curves
- Lab: Smooth a tool path using additional curves
- Use flow cut operations
- Lab: Machine uncut areas using a Flowcut operation
- Lab: Improve corner finish in Flowcut operations
- Use cut regions to manage flow cut regions
- Modify cut patterns in flow cut operations
- Lab: Optimize steep and non-steep areas in Flowcut operations
- Avoid cutting air
- Lab: Avoid cutting air while machining the part
- IPW tolerance effects
- Lab: Create IPW resolutions
- Knowledge Check: Fixed axis contouring
4 4 and 5-axis machining and 5-axis Z-level 12 Topics
- Four and five-axis milling
- Define the center of rotation
- Lab: Create operation at different tool axis orientations
- Lab: Machine on a flat rotary table using multiple fixture offsets
- Lab: Machine on a rotating tombstone using multiple fixture offsets
- Five-axis Z-level milling
- Five-axis Z-level milling demo
- Lab: Machine vertical walls using a short tool
- Lab: Tilt the tool using a focal point
- Lab: Control tool tilt using curves
- Lab: Machine blades efficiently
- Knowledge Check: 4 and 5 Axis machining
5 Variable axis contour milling 30 Topics
- Variable-axis contouring
- Variable-axis contouring demo
- Lab: Review a Variable Contour operation
- Tool axis lead and tilt angles
- Lab: Tilt the tool axis relative to the part surface
- Tilt the tool axis
- Lab: Tilt the tool axis relative to a point or line
- Lab: Tilt the tool axis relative to the drive geometry
- Optimize and interpolate the tool axis
- Optimize and interpolate the tool axis demo
- Lab: Interpolate a Tool Axis
- Lab: Control tool axis orientation using Interpolate Vector
- Streamline drive methods
- Streamline drive methods demo
- Lab: Use interpolated curves to improve surface finish
- Lab: Engrave text using a multi-axis tool path
- On part interpolated Stepover
- Lab: Machine floors on a concave cylindrical part
- Lab: Machine floors on a convex cylindrical part
- Rotary Floor Finish
- Rotary Floor Finish demo
- Lab: Shift the tool to improve surface finish on radial cuts
- Lab: Rough machine tubes and ports
- Lab: Create variable axis guide curve operations
- Finishing using the Curve Point Drive Method
- Lab: Shift the tool to improve finish
- Machine tubes and ports
- Variable axis driving curves
- Variable axis driving curves demo
- Knowledge Check: Variable axis contour milling
6 Profiling walls with a variable axis 24 Topics
- Profile-cut walls with single face and multi-face floors
- Lab: Profile-cut walls with a single-face floor
- Lab: Profile-cut walls with a multi-face floor
- Profile-cut walls
- Profile-cut walls demo
- Lab: Profile-cut walls with tilt limit and cutter contact
- Lab: Profile-cut walls and align the tool axis to the walls
- Lab: Profile-cut walls using an auxiliary floor surface
- Create an auxiliary floor
- Lab: Profile-cut walls without a floor
- Lab: Profile-cut walls using a combination of auxiliary floor surfaces
- Contour profile ring
- Lab: Shift the tool along the axis
- Lab: Control the start and end of the tool path
- Control tool motion across wall gaps
- Control tool motion across wall gaps demo
- Lab: Control the tool motion across gaps
- Lab: Use profiling to finish a contoured part
- Avoid collision by tilting the axis
- Collision checking
- Collision checking demo
- Lab: Use an automatically specified auxiliary floor
- Avoid Collisions in an undercut
- Knowledge Check: Profiling Walls with a Variable Axis
7 Assessment: Fixed-axis and Multi-axis Milling 1 Topic
- Assessment: Fixed-axis and Multi-axis Milling
9 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Turbomachinery Milling
- Sequential Milling and Non-cutting Moves
- Associative Machining Geometry
- Hole Machining
- In process Workpiece transfer
- Probing and Generic Motion
- Projects
- Assessment: Turbomachinery and other Multi-axis options - 1926
Turbomachinery and other Multi-axis options
Program turbomachinery parts and learn other multi-axis options: non-cutting moves, hole machining, in process workpiece transfer and probing & generic motion.
Tool axis control in sequential milling
Turbomachinery and other Multi-axis options 9 Chapters
Program turbomachinery parts and learn other multi-axis options: non-cutting moves, hole machining, in process workpiece transfer and probing & generic motion.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Turbomachinery and other Multi-axis options Intro
2 Turbomachinery Milling 18 Topics
- Use Multi Blade operations to machine multiple blade parts
- Use Multi Blade operations to machine multiple blade parts Demo
- Lab: Define blade geometry
- Use Impeller Rough operations
- Use Impeller Rough operations Demo
- Lab: Rough machine the blade
- Use Impeller Blade Finish operations
- Use Impeller Blade Finish operations Demo
- Lab: Finish machine the blade
- Lab: Finish machine the splitter
- Selecting a Multi Blade tool axis option
- Selecting a Multi Blade tool axis option Demo
- Lab: Finish machine the hub
- Lab: Finish machine the blade blend
- Lab: Machine all blades of the part
- Use the No Curling edge trimming option
- Lab: Machine hub without edge rolling
- Knowledge check
3 Sequential Milling and Non-cutting Moves 19 Topics
- Tool axis control in sequential milling
- Tool axis control in sequential milling demo
- Lab: Drive tool along path
- Lab: Drive tool along multi-surface floor
- Sequential Milling advanced
- Sequential Milling advanced demo
- Lab: Drive tool along path fan motion
- Lab: Review multi-pass sequential mill
- Lab: Remove excess stock and undercut
- Lab: Remove excess with multi-pass
- Control non cutting motions in the tool path
- Control non cutting motions in the tool path demo
- Lab: Adjust non cutting moves
- Lab: Edit non cutting moves for contoured face
- Lab: Finish machine the diameter of a hole
- Use arc and ramping options
- Lab: Create smooth motions between cuts
- Lab: Smooth out non-cutting motions
- Knowledge Check
4 Associative Machining Geometry 5 Topics
- Create associative machining geometry using the WAVE Geometry Linker
- Lab: Make the casting associative to the design part
- Lab: Simplify the shape of the casting
- Lab: Linking for manufacturing
- Knowledge check
5 Hole Machining 27 Topics
- Use the HOLE_BOSS_GEOM geometry parent object
- Hole Machining demo
- Lab: Machine a hole using contact data
- Thread Milling
- Lab: Machining an internal thread
- Lab: Thread Milling an outside diameter
- Lab: Mill threads
- Lab: Mill pipe threads
- Machine undefined features
- Machine undefined features demo
- Lab: Drill normal to surface
- Tracking Points
- Lab: Countersink holes using tracking points
- Control Drilling Depths
- Control Drilling Depths demo
- Lab: Control drilling depth in holes
- Lab: Position a step drill
- Lab: Group hole features to reduce drilling operations
- Lab: Drill a part from multiple directions
- Machining Through Holes
- Machining Through Holes Demo
- Lab: Drill through holes in a hollow part
- Lab: Drill interrupted holes
- Drilling Deep Holes
- Drilling Deep holes demo
- Lab: Drill deep holes
- Knowledge check
6 In process Workpiece transfer 5 Topics
- Transferring the In Process Workpiece (IPW)
- Lab: Transfer an IPW using automatic part positioning
- Lab: Transfer an IPW
- Lab: Transfer an IPW between two setup assemblies
- Knowledge check
7 Probing and Generic Motion 4 Topics
- Use Probing motion sub-operations
- Use Probing motion sub-operations demo
- Lab: Inspect a part with on-machine probing
- Knowledge Check
8 Projects 8 Topics
- Additional Labs
- Lab: Prepare for machining
- Lab: Roughing the part using Plunge and Cavity milling
- Lab: Finishing the part using Fixed Contour operations
- Lab: Drill the top flange
- Lab: Sequential Mill — cut the manifold flange
- Lab: Variable Contour — cut the manifold flange
- Lab: Selection and use of various tool axes
9 Assessment: Turbomachinery and other Multi-axis options - 1926 1 Topic
- Assessment: Turbomachinery and other Multi-axis options
9 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Part and blank geometry
- Create and retrieve tools
- Face Operations and Verification
- Common Options
- Centerline operations
- Rough operations - OD
- Rough operations - ID
- Assessment: Turning Manufacturing
Turning Manufacturing
Learn how to define turning parts and blanks, create and retrieve tools, and roughing operations in Turning.
Part and Blank geometry
Turning Manufacturing 9 Chapters
Learn how to define turning parts and blanks, create and retrieve tools, and roughing operations in Turning.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Turning Manufacturing Intro
2 Part and blank geometry 8 Topics
- Part and Blank geometry
- Lab: Specify the shape of the part and blank
- Define the blank geometry and restrict the cut region demo
- Lab: Define the blank geometry and restrict the cut region
- Lab: Specify the shape of the part and blank
- Define blank geometry as tube stock demo
- Lab: Define blank geometry as tube stock
- Knowledge Check: Part and blank geometry
3 Create and retrieve tools 7 Topics
- Create and retrieve tools
- Retrieve tools from the library demo
- Lab: Retrieve tools from the library
- Create new turning cutting tools demo
- Lab: Create new turning cutting tools
- Lab: Create a multi turret setup
- Knowledge Check: Create and retrieve tools
4 Face Operations and Verification 8 Topics
- Face operations
- Lab: Create a Facing operation
- Verification
- 2D and 3D Verification demo
- Lab: Compare the IPW to the finished part
- Toolpath Visualization demo
- Lab: Toolpath Visualization
- Knowledge Check: Face operations and verification
5 Common Options 6 Topics
- Common Options
- Apply Grind Stock demo
- Lab: Apply grind stock
- Lab: Remove rough stock and control tool movement
- Lab: Edit engage and retract moves
- Knowledge Check: Common Options
6 Centerline operations 8 Topics
- Centerline operations
- Spot drill demo
- Lab: Spot drill along a centerline
- Drill along a centerline demo
- Lab: Drill along a centerline in turning
- Lab: On your own - Drill along a centerline
- Lab: On Your Own - Drill along centerlines
- Knowledge Check: Centerline options
7 Rough operations - OD 6 Topics
- Rough operations - OD
- Rough machine the outer diameter demo
- Lab: Rough machine the outer diameter
- Lab: Remove stock using an additional profile pass
- Lab: Rough the OD using a ramping zig cut pattern
- Knowledge Check: Rough Operations - OD
8 Rough operations - ID 12 Topics
- Rough operations - ID
- Lab: Rough the inner diameter (ID)
- Lab: Rough the ID using reversals
- Lab: Finish the outer diameter
- Lab: On your own: finish the inner diameter (ID)
- On Your Own: Finish the inner diameter demo
- Lab: Use corner control
- Cut fillets using different strategies demo
- Lab: Cut fillets using different strategies
- Flip the tool holder demo
- Lab: Flip the tool holder
- Knowledge Check: Rough operations - ID
9 Assessment: Turning Manufacturing 1 Topic
- Assessment: Turning Manufacturing
7 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Groove operations
- Teach mode and thread operations
- Multiple spindles and Mill Turn Operations
- Vertical Turret and Merging Lathe
- Turning Projects
- Assessment: Other Turning Operations
Other Turning Operations
Learn turning operations such as groove and thread operations, teach mode, ISV, mill-turn, and more.
Use varying groove operations
Other Turning Operations 7 Chapters
Learn turning operations such as groove and thread operations, teach mode, ISV, mill-turn, and more.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Other Turning Operations Intro
2 Groove operations 10 Topics
- Use varying groove operations
- Use varying groove operations
- Lab: Machine a groove on the outside diameter
- Lab: Machine grooves on the outside diameter
- Lab: Machine groove on angled face
- Lab: Machine groove on the front face
- Lab: Machine groove on inside diameter
- Lab: Machine a double-radius groove
- Lab: Cut off a part with a grooving tool
- Knowledge Check: Groove operations
3 Teach mode and thread operations 9 Topics
- Teach Mode options
- Lab: Position the tool manually to create the tool path
- Lab: Position the tool manually to machine and undercut
- Lab: Position the tool manually to create the tool path
- Thread operations
- Lab: Cut an external thread
- Lab: On Your Own: Cut an internal thread
- Lab: Adjust non cutting moves in threading operation
- Knowledge Check: Teach Mode and thread operations
4 Multiple spindles and Mill Turn Operations 10 Topics
- Using multiple spindles
- Using mulitple spindles Demo
- Lab: Machine on a multiple-spindle setup
- Mill Turn Demo
- Mill-Turn
- Lab: Create a mill-turn program
- Lab: Postprocess a mill-turn program
- Lab: Specify a part and blank for mill turn
- Lab: Machine grooves and faces for mill turn part
- Knowledge Check: Multiple spindles and Mill-turn operations
5 Vertical Turret and Merging Lathe 6 Topics
- Creating a Vertical Turret Lathe
- Lab: Examine a VTL setup and program
- Lab: Create a VTL program
- Merging Lathes
- Lab: Simulate a two-spindle, two-turret program
- Knowledge Check: Vertical turret and merging lathe
6 Turning Projects 6 Topics
- Lab: Replay the finished program
- Lab: Define machining environment and spindle setup
- Lab: Create and define tools
- Lab: Define geometry
- Lab: Create and verify operations
- Lab: Postprocess and create shop documentation
7 Assessment: Other Turning Operations 1 Topic
- Assessment: Other Turning Operations
10 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Using Wire EDM
- Machining with Wire EDM
- Simulate an NC program (ISV)
- Construct a Kinematic model
- CAM Customization
- Shop Documentation
- Automate Programs
- Create Templates
- Assessment: Other Manufacturing Options
Other Manufacturing Options
Use other Manufacturing functionality like Wire EDM, ISV, Kinematic models, and CAM Customization.
Using Wire EDM
Other Manufacturing Options 10 Chapters
Use other Manufacturing functionality like Wire EDM, ISV, Kinematic models, and CAM Customization.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Other Manufacturing Options Intro
2 Using Wire EDM 6 Topics
- Using Wire EDM
- Lab: Remove materials without leaving a slug
- Lab: Specify a WEDM lead-in point
- Lab: Creating a trim operation within the part
- Lab: Add suboperations to a wire EDM operation
- Knowledge Check
3 Machining with Wire EDM 7 Topics
- Machine the outside edge of a part
- Lab: Machine the outside of a part
- Lab: Specify WEDM cutoff passes
- Lab: Cut an open area of the part
- Lab: Create a 4-axis operation
- Lab: Create wire EDM tabs and add operation instructions
- Knowledge Check
4 Simulate an NC program (ISV) 6 Topics
- Integrated Simulation and Verification (ISV)
- Lab: Simulate an NC program
- Lab: Examine Setting
- Lab: View more simulation setting
- Lab: Simulate machining a 4-axis part
- Knowledge Check
5 Construct a Kinematic model 10 Topics
- Define machine kinematics model
- Lab: Copy a sample machine
- Lab: Define kinematic components
- Lab: Define axis motion
- Lab: Preview motion and test collision checking
- Lab: Add the machine to the library
- Lab: Rename the CSE files for your machine
- Lab: Add the postprocessor to the machine
- Lab: Test the new kinematic machine model
- Knowledge Check
6 CAM Customization 12 Topics
- Add machine to library and rename the CSE files
- Lab: Prepare your system to modify CAM libraries
- Lab: Retrieve a tool and create a new library entry
- Lab: Add a part material to the library
- Lab: Examine the cutting tool materials library page
- Lab: Add a tool material to the library
- Lab: Examine the cut method library
- Lab: Calculate feeds and speeds based on library selections
- Lab: Edit the tool and update the machining data
- Lab: Use primary filters in the machining data libraries
- Lab: Add machining data to tools
- Knowledge Check
7 Shop Documentation 4 Topics
- Create shop documentation
- Lab: Review custom shop documentation
- Lab: Create a custom operation list template
- Knowledge Check
8 Automate Programs 3 Topics
- Automate programs
- Lab: Access and use Automating NC programs
- Knowledge Check
9 Create Templates 8 Topics
- Create and use templates
- Lab: Create a template
- Lab: Use a template
- Lab: Use icons in a customized template
- Lab: Create icon balloon tips
- Lab: Customize dialog boxes
- Lab: Customize a program header
- Knowledge Check
10 Assessment: Other Manufacturing Options 1 Topic
- Assessment: Other Manufacturing Options
7 Chapters
learning path
- General Enhancements
- Hole machining
- Milling - 3-Axis
- Milling - 5-Axis
- Simulation
- Turning
- Assessment: CAM Transition
CAM Transition
This course teaches everything a user needs to know to go from NX 11 to NX 1899 CAM and be productive.
CAM Transition 7 Chapters
This course teaches everything a user needs to know to go from NX 11 to NX 1899 CAM and be productive.
1 General Enhancements 10 Topics
- General Updates Part 1
- General Updates Part 2
- General Updates Part 3
- General Updates Part 4
- General Updates Part 5
- General Updates Part 6
- Lab: General NX CAM Changes
- Lab: Explorer Dialogs Max and Merge
- Lab: Transfer an IPW
- KC General Enhancements
2 Hole machining 2 Topics
- Hole Machining
- KC Hole Machining
3 Milling - 3-Axis 11 Topics
- 3-Axis Milling Part 1
- 3-Axis Milling Part 2
- 3-Axis Milling Part 3
- 3-Axis Milling Part 4
- Lab: Create Ramping Floor-Wall Operation
- Lab: Create Adaptive Roughing Operation
- Lab: Smooth Out Non-cutting Motions
- Lab: Use Tool Stepover
- Lab: Manage Flowcut Regions
- Lab: Interpolate Curves
- KC 3-Axis Milling
4 Milling - 5-Axis 12 Topics
- 5-Axis Milling Part 1
- 5-Axis Milling Part 2
- 5-Axis Milling Part 3
- 5-Axis Milling Part 4
- 5-Axis Milling Part 5
- 5-Axis Milling Part 6
- 5-Axis Milling Part 7
- Lab: Rough Machine Tubes
- Lab: Create Variable Axis Guide
- Lab: Tangent and Taper Tools
- Lab: Control tool Axis Smoothing
- KC 5-Axis Milling
5 Simulation 10 Topics
- Simulation Part 1
- Simulation Part 2
- Simulation Part 3
- Simulation Part 4
- Simulation Part 5
- Simulation Part 6
- Simulation Part 7
- Simulation Part 8
- Lab: Simulation Task Environment
- KC Simulation
6 Turning 3 Topics
- Turning Part 1
- Turning Part 2
- KC Turning
7 Assessment: CAM Transition 1 Topic
- Assessment: CAM Transition
5 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes
- Additive Manufacturing in NX
- Additive Manufacturing and the Product Development Lifecycle
- Additive Manufacturing Tradeoffs and Strategy
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
Overview of the processes and strategies associated with additive manufacturing in the context of the product development lifecycle.
Intro to Additive Manufacturing Processes
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing 5 Chapters
Overview of the processes and strategies associated with additive manufacturing in the context of the product development lifecycle.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Intro
2 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes 2 Topics
- Intro to Additive Manufacturing Processes
- Knowledge Check: Intro to Additive Manufacturing processes
3 Additive Manufacturing in NX 4 Topics
- Intro to Additive Manufacturing in NX
- Planar Additive Manufacturing in NX
- Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing in NX
- Knowledge Check: Additive Manufacturing in NX
4 Additive Manufacturing and the Product Development Lifecycle 5 Topics
- Product Development Lifecycle for Additive Manufacturing
- Impacts of Additive Manufacturing on Product Design
- Impacts of Additive Manufacturing on Product Validation
- Impacts of Additive Manufacturing on Product Manufacture
- Knowledge Check: Additive Manufacturing and the Product Development Process
5 Additive Manufacturing Tradeoffs and Strategy 3 Topics
- Additive manufacturing strategy for design, topology and support structures
- Additive Manufacturing Speed and Precision Tradeoffs
- Knowledge Check: Additive Manufacturing Tradeoffs and Strategy
6 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture - 1899
- Useful Modeling Techniques for Additive Manufacturing - 1899
- Designing with Lattices - 1899
- Designing with Scanned Geometry - 1899
- Generative Design and Topology Optimization - 1899
Component Design for Additive Manufacturing - 1899
This learning path will develop skills within NX design specifically for the design of components for additive manufacturing.
Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
Component Design for Additive Manufacturing - 1899 6 Chapters
This learning path will develop skills within NX design specifically for the design of components for additive manufacturing.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Component Design for Additive Manufacturing Intro
2 Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture - 1899 2 Topics
- Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
- Knowledge Check: Intro to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
3 Useful Modeling Techniques for Additive Manufacturing - 1899 21 Topics
- Using Geometry Checkers to Improve Designs for Additive Manufacturing
- Checking to See Whether Designs Meet Limits for Overhang Angle, Minimum Wall Thickness, and Enclosed Volumes for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Issues With Trapped Supports and Overheating for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Print Time, Printable Volume, and Minimum Corner Radii for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Undersized Interior Channels for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs to Find an Optimized Part Orientation for Additive Mfg
- Lab: Geometry Checks for Additive Manufacturing
- Lab: More Geometry Checks for Additive Manufacturing
- Lab: Investigate Optimal Part Orientation
- Lab: Channel Ratio Check for an Airfoil
- Lab: Check Conformal Cooling Channels
- Lab: Check Wall Thickness and Radii
- Lab: Validate a Pivot Arm
- Establishing a Print Coordinate System for a Component
- Including a Text Object in a Component
- Lab: Creating a Text Object
- Including Support Structures in the Component Design
- Breaking Down a Volume into Sub-Volumes
- Demonstration of Key Steps in Sub-Volume Development
- Lab: Creating Sub-Volumes for Additive Manufacturing
- Knowledge Check: Useful Modeling Techniques for Additive Manufacturing
4 Designing with Lattices - 1899 23 Topics
- Introduction to Lattice Design
- Best Practice for Creating Lattices
- Prepare Sub-Volumes for Lattice Definition
- Creating Surface and Tetrahedral Fill Lattice Types
- Creating Unit Conformal Lattices
- Lab: Creating Unit Conformal Lattices
- Lab: Building Lattices on Surfaces
- Using the Filter Lattice Command to Clean Up Lattice Bodies
- Lab: Filter Out Unwanted Lattice Rods
- Connecting Different Lattice Bodies
- Lab: Connecting Lattice Bodies
- Creating a Custom Unit Cell for a User-Defined Lattice Structure
- Lab: Create and Use a User-defined Lattice Structure
- Lab: Create Lattice Structure Around Holes
- Lab: Reduce Weight Using Lattice
- 2019 Update Topic - Tetrahedral Lattices
- 2019 Update Topic - Unit Conformal Lattices
- 2019 Update Topic - Lattice Preview
- 2019 Update Topic - Print Coordinate Systems
- 2019 Update Topic - Lattice Filters
- 2019 Update Topic - Lattice Connections
- 2019 Update Topic - User Defined Lattices
- Knowledge Check: Designing with Lattices
5 Designing with Scanned Geometry - 1899 11 Topics
- Introduction to Using Scanned Geometry
- Import and Clean Up Scanned Geometry
- Modify Facet Models
- Lab: Rebuild and Repair a Scanned Component
- Snip and Replace Facets
- Modify Facet Models by Snipping and Replacing Facets
- Preparing Facet Groups for Reverse Engineering
- Fitting Surfaces to Facets for Reverse Engineering
- Lab: Creating Precise Surfaces from Facets
- Lab: Repair a Bone Scan Facet Model
- Knowledge Check: Designing with Scanned Geometry
6 Generative Design and Topology Optimization - 1899 15 Topics
- Overview of Generative Design and Topology Optimization
- Topology Optimization Process Demo
- Lab: Getting Started with Topology Optimization
- How to Review Topology Optimization Results
- Lab: Reviewing Topology Optimization Results
- Overview of Topology Optimization Constraints
- How to Apply Design Constraints to a Topology Optimization
- Lab: Apply an Overhang Constraint to a Topology Optimization
- Lab: Apply a Symmetry Constraint to a Topology Optimization
- How to Connect Multiple Design Spaces in a Topology Optimization
- Lab: Optimize a Design Using Connections
- Lab: Generate an Optimized Frame Lug
- Lab: Generate an Optimized Rocker Arm
- Lab: Optimize a Pivot Arm
- Knowledge Check: Generative Design and Topology Optimization
7 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview - Product Design
- Introduction to Polygon Modeling - 1899
- Using the Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1899
- Using the Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar - 1899
- Using the Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1899
- Reverse Engineering - 1899
- Assessment: Polygon Modeling - 1899
Polygon Modeling and Reverse Engineering - 1899
Learn to create, modify, and improve faceted models using the NX Polygon Modeling capabilities.
Introduction to Polygon Modeling
Polygon Modeling and Reverse Engineering - 1899 7 Chapters
Learn to create, modify, and improve faceted models using the NX Polygon Modeling capabilities.
1 Learning Experience Overview - Product Design 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Product Design track Intro
2 Introduction to Polygon Modeling - 1899 2 Topics
- Introduction to Polygon Modeling
- KC: Introduction to Polygon Modeling
3 Using the Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1899 23 Topics
- Extrude Facet Body
- Extrude Profile
- Clean Up Facet Body
- Lab: Clean Up Facet Body
- Remesh Facet Body
- Snip Facet Body
- Fill Hole
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1
- Decimate Facets
- Subdivide Facets
- Divide Facet Faces
- Paint Facet Body
- Smooth Facets
- Create Transitions
- Adjust Minimum Radius
- Local Offset
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 2
- Combine Facet Bodies
- Merge Touching
- Align by Points
- Align by Multi Patch
- Lab: Polygon Operations
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 3
4 Using the Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar - 1899 9 Topics
- Convert Facet Body
- Facet Body From Body
- Mesh from Cloud
- Detect Primitives
- Using the Texture Task Environment with a Rip Edge
- Facet Body Curvature
- Extract Curvature Areas
- Using the Texture Task Environment
- KC: Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar
5 Using the Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1899 23 Topics
- Extrude Facet Body
- Extrude Profile
- Clean Up Facet Body
- Lab: Clean Up Facet Body
- Remesh Facet Body
- Snip Facet Body
- Fill Hole
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1
- Decimate Facets
- Subdivide Facets
- Divide Facet Faces
- Paint Facet Body
- Smooth Facets
- Create Transitions
- Adjust Minimum Radius
- Local Offset
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 2
- Combine Facet Bodies
- Merge Touching
- Align by Points
- Align by Multi Patch
- Lab: Polygon Operations
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 3
6 Reverse Engineering - 1899 15 Topics
- Introduction to NX Reverse Engineering
- Reverse Engineering - Rapid Surfacing
- Reverse Engineering - Fit Surface
- KC: Reverse Engineering Surface Fitting
- Reverse Engineering - Xform
- Reverse Engineering - Smooth Poles
- Reverse Engineering - Deviation Gauge
- Reverse Engineering - Grid Analysis
- Reverse Engineering - Reflection Analysis
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Shadow Curves
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Projected Curves
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Faces
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Sheet Bodies
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Finishing Details
- KC: Reverse Engineering
7 Assessment: Polygon Modeling - 1899 1 Topic
- Assessment: Polygon Modeling
8 Chapters
learning path
- Logging in and Uploading an STL file
- Creating a Simulation for an Orientation You Specify
- Use AM Build Optimizer Intelligence
- Adding a Custom Material and Adding a Printer
- Nesting
- Using an Optimized Orientation with Externally Generated Supports
- Viewing Results
- Modifying Supports
Maximizing Your Build Success with AM Build Optimizer
AM Build Optimizer can help you achieve "first time right" printing. Follow this learning path to ensure can get the most out of AM Build Optimizer!
Maximizing Your Build Success with AM Build Optimizer 8 Chapters
AM Build Optimizer can help you achieve "first time right" printing. Follow this learning path to ensure can get the most out of AM Build Optimizer!
1 Logging in and Uploading an STL file 1 Topic
- Log in and upload an STL file
2 Creating a Simulation for an Orientation You Specify 1 Topic
- Creating a Simulation of an Orientation You Specify
3 Use AM Build Optimizer Intelligence 1 Topic
- Use AM Build Optimizer Intelligence
4 Adding a Custom Material and Adding a Printer 1 Topic
- Adding Custom Materials and Printers
5 Nesting 1 Topic
- Nesting with AM Build Optimizer
6 Using an Optimized Orientation with Externally Generated Supports 1 Topic
- Using an Optimized Orientation with Externally Generated Supports
7 Viewing Results 1 Topic
- Viewing Results
8 Modifying Supports 1 Topic
- Modifying Supports
8 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Overview of Fixed-plane Manufacturing Processes
- Creating Support Structures
- Editing Supports and Managing Profiles
- Using Print Marks
- Using Patterns and Nesting Components on the Build Tray
- Producing the Print Files for Manufacturing
- Build Tray Templates
NX Additive Manufacturing - Planar Additive
This learning path will build skills in the use of the NX Additive Manufacturing application, for planar (powder bed) additive manufacturing processes.
Initializing the Build Tray
NX Additive Manufacturing - Planar Additive 8 Chapters
This learning path will build skills in the use of the NX Additive Manufacturing application, for planar (powder bed) additive manufacturing processes.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- NX Additive Manufacturing - Planar Additive Intro
2 Overview of Fixed-plane Manufacturing Processes 6 Topics
- Overview of NX Additive Manufacturing
- Install and Configure Software
- Defining Machine Profile Attributes
- Initializing the Build Tray
- Copy and Paste Build Tray Parts
- Knowledge Check: Overview of the Planar Additive Manufacturing Application
3 Creating Support Structures 11 Topics
- Creating Automatic Supports
- Lab: Creating Automatic Supports
- Creating Manual Supports - Point and Line
- Creating Manual Supports - Block and Volume
- Creating Manual Supports - Web and Contour
- Creating Manual Supports - Cone, Gusset, Tree
- Creating Manual Supports - Combination and Hybrid
- Creating Manual Supports - User Defined
- Lab: Creating Manual Supports
- Support Structure Library Concept
- Knowledge Check: Creating Support Structures
4 Editing Supports and Managing Profiles 9 Topics
- Editing Support types
- Editing Support placement on part
- Editing Support placement in build tray (include misc support regen)
- Assigning Support Profiles
- Lab: Modifying Supports
- Copy / Paste Support Attributes
- Merge and Duplicate Supports
- Lab: Duplicate and Merge Supports
- Knowledge Check: Modifying Support Structures
5 Using Print Marks 8 Topics
- Including a Text Object in a Component
- Creating Print Marks
- Generating and Synchronizing Print Marks
- Lab: Using Print Marks
- Automating Print Mark Updates
- Lab: Automating Print Marks
- Using Negative Thickness Print Marks
- KC: Using Print Marks
6 Using Patterns and Nesting Components on the Build Tray 5 Topics
- Creating Patterns of Components on the Build Tray
- Making Pattern Exceptions on the Build Tray
- 3D Nesting Components in the Build Volume
- Lab: Automatic 3D Nesting
- Knowledge Check: Patterning and Nesting Build Tray Components
7 Producing the Print Files for Manufacturing 6 Topics
- Setting Mesh Resolution
- Selecting a Build Strategy
- Generating the Print File
- Using the Slice Viewer
- Lab: Output Build File and View Results with Slice Viewer
- Knowledge Check: Producing the Print File for Manufacturing
8 Build Tray Templates 5 Topics
- Creating a New Additive Mfg Template
- Customizing an Additive Mfg Template
- Customizing Printer Profile Images in BPM
- Lab: Customizing Additive Manufacturing Templates
- Knowledge Check: Modifying Planar Additive Templates
5 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Prepare AM job for simulation
- Define Simulation Job
- Mesh preparation
- Perform Simulation and View Results
Additive Manufacturing Process Simulation
This learning path will develop skills within Simcenter 3D to analyze the additive manufacturing powder bed process for the buildup of metal components.
Additive Manufacturing Simulation Introduction
Additive Manufacturing Process Simulation 5 Chapters
This learning path will develop skills within Simcenter 3D to analyze the additive manufacturing powder bed process for the buildup of metal components.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Additive Manufacturing Process Simulation Intro
2 Prepare AM job for simulation 7 Topics
- Additive Manufacturing Simulation Introduction
- Generate Simulation Supports
- Create Simulation Supports - Manual
- Immersed Supports for Complex Models
- Multiple Specimens in Simulation
- Multiple Bodies per Specimen
- Knowledge Check: Prepare Additive Manufacturing Job for Process Simulation
3 Define Simulation Job 8 Topics
- Global Simulation Settings
- Select Material Properties
- Define Material and Printer Properties
- Support Material Homogenization
- Select Support Materials for Non-block Supports
- Assign Material and Process Parameters per Body
- Lab: Set up the Simulation
- Knowledge Check: Define Simulation Job
4 Mesh preparation 8 Topics
- Specify Thermal Slices
- Specify Mechanical Slices
- Lab: Define Slices
- Meshing the Build Tray with Immersed Supports
- Meshing the Build Tray with Simulation Supports
- Load the Existing Simulation Setup
- Lab: Mesh Creation
- Knowledge Check: Mesh Preparation
5 Perform Simulation and View Results 9 Topics
- Computation options
- Solve Simulation
- Thermal results
- Distortion results
- Stiffness curves
- Local overheating
- Recoater collisions
- Lab: Reviewing the Results
- Knowledge Check: Performing the Simulation and Reviewing the Results
12 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Overview of Multi-axis Deposition Additive Manufacturing
- Planar Deposition Operations
- Rotary Deposition Operations
- Freeform Coating Operations
- Freeform Buildup Operations
- Freeform Thinwall Operations
- Tube Additive Buildup Operations
- Tube Additive Thinwall Operations
- Additive Track Buildup Operations
- Advanced Options in Multi-axis Additive
- Assessment: Multi-axis Deposition Additive Manufacturing
Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing
This learning path provides training in the part preparation and machine programming necessary for driving CNC deposition devices for additive manufacturing.
Overview of Multi-axis Additive
Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing 12 Chapters
This learning path provides training in the part preparation and machine programming necessary for driving CNC deposition devices for additive manufacturing.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing Intro
2 Overview of Multi-axis Deposition Additive Manufacturing 6 Topics
- Overview of Multi-axis Additive
- Overview - Geometry Preparation
- Overview - Programming
- Overview - Merge
- Overview - Simulate
- Knowledge Check: Overview of Multi-axis Deposition Additive Manufacturing
3 Planar Deposition Operations 11 Topics
- Planar Deposition Operations - Setup
- Planar Deposition Operations - Profile with Infill
- Planar Deposition Operations - Slicing Vector
- Planar Deposition Operations - Spiral
- Planar Deposition Operations - Contour
- Planar Deposition Operations - Helical Thinwall
- Planar Deposition Operations - Merge
- Planar Deposition Operations - Spring Passes
- Planar Deposition Operations - Simulation
- Lab: Create Planar Deposition Operations
- Knowledge Check: Planar Operations in Multi-axis Deposition Additive
4 Rotary Deposition Operations 7 Topics
- Rotary Deposition Operations - Setup
- Rotary Deposition Operations - First Operation
- Rotary Deposition Operations - Helical Around Part
- Rotary Deposition Operations - Spiral
- Rotary Deposition Operations - Helical Thinwall
- Lab: Create Rotary Deposition Operations
- Knowledge Check: Rotary Deposition Operations
5 Freeform Coating Operations 6 Topics
- Freeform Coating Operations - Setup
- Freeform Coating Operations - Operation Options
- Freeform Coating Operations - Verify
- Lab: Edit a Freeform Coating Operation
- Lab: Create a Freeform Coating Operation
- Knowledge Check: Freeform Coating Operations
6 Freeform Buildup Operations 6 Topics
- Freeform Buildup Operations - Setup
- Freeform Buildup Operations - Drive Curves and Infill Axis
- Freeform Buildup Operations - Drive Surfaces and Edge Axis
- Freeform Buildup Operations - Simulation
- Lab: Create Freeform Buildup Operations
- Knowledge Check: Freeform Buildup Operations
7 Freeform Thinwall Operations 6 Topics
- Freeform Thinwall Operations - Setup
- Freeform Buildup Operations - Operation Options
- Freeform Thinwall Operations - Simulation
- Lab: Edit a Freeform Thinwall Operation
- Lab: Create a Freeform Thinwall Operation
- Knowledge Check: Freeform Thinwall Operations
8 Tube Additive Buildup Operations 5 Topics
- Tube Additive Buildup Operations - Setup
- Tube Additive Buildup Operations - Operation Options
- Tube Additive Buildup Operations - Simulation
- Lab: Create a Tube Additive Buildup Operation
- Knowledge Check: Tube Additive Buildup Operations
9 Tube Additive Thinwall Operations 6 Topics
- Tube Additive Thinwall Operations - Setup
- Tube Additive Thinwall Operations - Operation Options
- Tube Additive Thinwall Operations - Simulation
- Lab: Edit a Tube Additive Thinwall Operation
- Lab: Edit a Tube Additive Thinwall Operation
- Knowledge Check: Tube Additive Thinwall Operations
10 Additive Track Buildup Operations 5 Topics
- Additive Track Buildup Operations - Setup
- Additive Track Buildup Operations - Operation Options
- Additive Track Buildup Operations - Simulation
- Lab: Create a Track Buildup Operations
- KC: Track Buildup Operations
11 Advanced Options in Multi-axis Additive 6 Topics
- Advanced Options - Partial Levels
- Advanced Options - Start Points
- Advanced Options - Corner Detection
- Advanced Options - Spring Passes
- Merge with Keep Original NCM
- Knowledge Check: Advanced Options in Multi-axis Additive
12 Assessment: Multi-axis Deposition Additive Manufacturing 1 Topic
- Assessment: Multi-axis Deposition Additive Manufacturing
10 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Using Wire EDM - 1926
- Machining with Wire EDM - 1926
- Simulate an NC program (ISV)
- Construct a Kinematic model
- CAM Customization
- Shop Documentation
- Automate Programs
- Create Templates - 1926
- Assessment: Other Manufacturing Options
Other Manufacturing Options - 1926
Use other Manufacturing functionality like Wire EDM, ISV, Kinematic models, and CAM Customization.
Using Wire EDM
Other Manufacturing Options - 1926 10 Chapters
Use other Manufacturing functionality like Wire EDM, ISV, Kinematic models, and CAM Customization.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Other Manufacturing Options Intro
2 Using Wire EDM - 1926 6 Topics
- Using Wire EDM
- Lab: Remove materials without leaving a slug
- Lab: Specify a WEDM lead-in point
- Lab: Creating a trim operation within the part
- Lab: Add suboperations to a wire EDM operation
- Knowledge Check
3 Machining with Wire EDM - 1926 7 Topics
- Machine the outside edge of a part
- Lab: Machine the outside of a part
- Lab: Specify WEDM cutoff passes
- Lab: Cut an open area of the part
- Lab: Create a 4-axis operation
- Lab: Create wire EDM tabs and add operation instructions
- Knowledge Check
4 Simulate an NC program (ISV) 6 Topics
- Integrated Simulation and Verification (ISV)
- Lab: Simulate an NC program
- Lab: Examine Setting
- Lab: View more simulation setting
- Lab: Simulate machining a 4-axis part
- Knowledge Check
5 Construct a Kinematic model 10 Topics
- Define machine kinematics model
- Lab: Copy a sample machine
- Lab: Define kinematic components
- Lab: Define axis motion
- Lab: Preview motion and test collision checking
- Lab: Add the machine to the library
- Lab: Rename the CSE files for your machine
- Lab: Add the postprocessor to the machine
- Lab: Test the new kinematic machine model
- Knowledge Check
6 CAM Customization 12 Topics
- Add machine to library and rename the CSE files
- Lab: Prepare your system to modify CAM libraries
- Lab: Retrieve a tool and create a new library entry
- Lab: Add a part material to the library
- Lab: Examine the cutting tool materials library page
- Lab: Add a tool material to the library
- Lab: Examine the cut method library
- Lab: Calculate feeds and speeds based on library selections
- Lab: Edit the tool and update the machining data
- Lab: Use primary filters in the machining data libraries
- Lab: Add machining data to tools
- Knowledge Check
7 Shop Documentation 4 Topics
- Create shop documentation
- Lab: Review custom shop documentation
- Lab: Create a custom operation list template
- Knowledge Check
8 Automate Programs 3 Topics
- Automate programs
- Lab: Access and use Automating NC programs
- Knowledge Check
9 Create Templates - 1926 8 Topics
- Create and use templates
- Lab: Create a template
- Lab: Use a template
- Lab: Use icons in a customized template
- Lab: Create icon balloon tips
- Lab: Customize dialog boxes
- Lab: Customize a program header
- Knowledge Check
10 Assessment: Other Manufacturing Options 1 Topic
- Assessment: Other Manufacturing Options
7 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
- Useful Modeling Techniques for Additive Manufacturing
- Designing with Lattices
- Designing with Scanned Geometry
- Generative Design and Topology Optimization
- Assessment: Component Design for Additive Manufacturing
Component Design for Additive Manufacturing
This learning path will develop skills within NX design specifically for the design of components for additive manufacturing.
Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
Component Design for Additive Manufacturing 7 Chapters
This learning path will develop skills within NX design specifically for the design of components for additive manufacturing.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Component Design for Additive Manufacturing Intro
2 Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture 2 Topics
- Introduction to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
- Knowledge Check: Intro to Component Design for Additive Manufacture
3 Useful Modeling Techniques for Additive Manufacturing 22 Topics
- Using Geometry Checkers to Improve Designs for Additive Manufacturing
- Checking to See Whether Designs Meet Limits for Overhang Angle, Minimum Wall Thickness, and Enclosed Volumes for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Issues With Trapped Supports and Overheating for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Print Time, Printable Volume, and Minimum Corner Radii for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Undersized Interior Channels for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs to Find an Optimized Part Orientation for Additive Mfg
- Checking Designs for Porosity
- Lab: Geometry Checks for Additive Manufacturing
- Lab: More Geometry Checks for Additive Manufacturing
- Lab: Investigate Optimal Part Orientation
- Lab: Channel Ratio Check for an Airfoil
- Lab: Check Conformal Cooling Channels
- Lab: Check Wall Thickness and Radii
- Lab: Validate a Pivot Arm
- Establishing a Print Coordinate System for a Component
- Including a Text Object in a Component
- Lab: Creating a Text Object
- Including Support Structures in the Component Design
- Breaking Down a Volume into Sub-Volumes
- Demonstration of Key Steps in Sub-Volume Development
- Lab: Creating Sub-Volumes for Additive Manufacturing
- Knowledge Check: Useful Modeling Techniques for Additive Manufacturing
4 Designing with Lattices 27 Topics
- Introduction to Lattice Design
- Best Practice for Creating Lattices
- Prepare Sub-Volumes for Lattice Definition
- Creating Surface and Tetrahedral Fill Lattice Types
- Creating Unit Conformal Lattices
- Lab: Creating Unit Conformal Lattices
- Lab: Building Lattices on Surfaces
- Using the Filter Lattice Command to Clean Up Lattice Bodies
- Lab: Filter Out Unwanted Lattice Rods
- Lab: Clip Lattice
- Connecting Different Lattice Bodies
- Lab: Connecting Lattice Bodies
- Creating a Custom Unit Cell for a User-Defined Lattice Structure
- Lab: Create and Use a User-defined Lattice Structure
- Lab: Create Lattice Structure Around Holes
- Lab: Reduce Weight Using Lattice
- Creating a Body Lattice structure
- Lab: Body Lattice
- Introduction to Implicit Modeling structures
- 2019 Update Topic - Tetrahedral Lattices
- 2019 Update Topic - Unit Conformal Lattices
- 2019 Update Topic - Lattice Preview
- 2019 Update Topic - Print Coordinate Systems
- 2019 Update Topic - Lattice Filters
- 2019 Update Topic - Lattice Connections
- 2019 Update Topic - User Defined Lattices
- Knowledge Check: Designing with Lattices
5 Designing with Scanned Geometry 11 Topics
- Introduction to Using Scanned Geometry
- Import and Clean Up Scanned Geometry
- Modify Facet Models
- Lab: Rebuild and Repair a Scanned Component
- Snip and Replace Facets
- Modify Facet Models by Snipping and Replacing Facets
- Preparing Facet Groups for Reverse Engineering
- Fitting Surfaces to Facets for Reverse Engineering
- Lab: Creating Precise Surfaces from Facets
- Lab: Repair a Bone Scan Facet Model
- Knowledge Check: Designing with Scanned Geometry
6 Generative Design and Topology Optimization 15 Topics
- Overview of Generative Design and Topology Optimization
- Topology Optimization Process Demo
- Lab: Getting Started with Topology Optimization
- How to Review Topology Optimization Results
- Lab: Reviewing Topology Optimization Results
- Overview of Topology Optimization Constraints
- How to Apply Design Constraints to a Topology Optimization
- Lab: Apply an Overhang Constraint to a Topology Optimization
- Lab: Apply a Symmetry Constraint to a Topology Optimization
- How to Connect Multiple Design Spaces in a Topology Optimization
- Lab: Optimize a Design Using Connections
- Lab: Generate an Optimized Frame Lug
- Lab: Generate an Optimized Rocker Arm
- Lab: Optimize a Pivot Arm
- Knowledge Check: Generative Design and Topology Optimization
7 Assessment: Component Design for Additive Manufacturing 1 Topic
- Assessment: Component Design for Additive Manufacturing
7 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview - Product Design
- Introduction to Polygon Modeling
- Using the Polygon Modeling Task Environment
- Using the Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar
- Using the Polygon Modeling Morph Mesh Task Environment
- Reverse Engineering
- Assessment: Polygon Modeling
Polygon Modeling and Reverse Engineering
Learn to create, modify, and improve faceted models using the NX Polygon Modeling capabilities
Introduction to Polygon Modeling
Polygon Modeling and Reverse Engineering 7 Chapters
Learn to create, modify, and improve faceted models using the NX Polygon Modeling capabilities
1 Learning Experience Overview - Product Design 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- Product Design track Intro
2 Introduction to Polygon Modeling 2 Topics
- Introduction to Polygon Modeling
- KC: Introduction to Polygon Modeling
3 Using the Polygon Modeling Task Environment 23 Topics
- Extrude Facet Body
- Extrude Profile
- Clean Up Facet Body
- Lab: Clean Up Facet Body
- Remesh Facet Body
- Snip Facet Body
- Fill Hole
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 1
- Decimate Facets
- Subdivide Facets
- Divide Facet Faces
- Paint Facet Body
- Smooth Facets
- Create Transitions
- Adjust Minimum Radius
- Local Offset
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 2
- Combine Facet Bodies
- Merge Touching
- Align by Points
- Align by Multi Patch
- Lab: Polygon Operations
- KC: Polygon Modeling Task Environment - 3
4 Using the Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar 10 Topics
- Convert Facet Body
- Plug Holes and Wrap Mesh
- Facet Body From Body
- Mesh from Cloud
- Detect Primitives
- Using the Texture Task Environment with a Rip Edge
- Facet Body Curvature
- Extract Curvature Areas
- Using the Texture Task Environment
- KC: Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar
5 Using the Polygon Modeling Morph Mesh Task Environment 3 Topics
- Creating and Deleting Control Cages
- Transform Cage
- KC: Morph Mesh Task Environment
6 Reverse Engineering 15 Topics
- Introduction to NX Reverse Engineering
- Reverse Engineering - Rapid Surfacing
- Reverse Engineering - Fit Surface
- KC: Reverse Engineering Surface Fitting
- Reverse Engineering - Xform
- Reverse Engineering - Smooth Poles
- Reverse Engineering - Deviation Gauge
- Reverse Engineering - Grid Analysis
- Reverse Engineering - Reflection Analysis
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Shadow Curves
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Projected Curves
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Faces
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Sheet Bodies
- Lab: Reverse Engineering Finishing Details
- KC: Reverse Engineering
7 Assessment: Polygon Modeling 1 Topic
- Assessment: Polygon Modeling
13 Chapters
learning path
- Learning Experience Overview
- NX User Interface
- Create a basic part
- Organize and display part models
- Create cylindrical parts using sketches
- Add Finishing Details
- Simple changes and part interrogation
- Basic part edits using synchronous
- Analyze existing assemblies
- Bottom-up assembly building
- Create a basic part drawing
- Using legacy sketch with NX 1980
- Assessment: NX Basic Design
NX Basic Design
In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.
Getting started in NX
NX Basic Design 13 Chapters
In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.
1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics
- Welcome: Navigation Overview
- NX Basic Design Intro
2 NX User Interface 8 Topics
- NX User Interface
- Getting started in NX
- Getting started in NX
- Create a part and start to work in NX
- Create a part and start to work in NX
- Create new part files
- Open, save, and close existing part files
- Knowledge Check: NX User Interface
3 Create a basic part 9 Topics
- Building simple shapes using sketch
- Extruding simple shapes
- Creating a simple part
- Extruding a simple sketch section
- Creating a part using simple shapes
- Modify sketch curves
- Trim curves to create a snap ring
- Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
- Complete the input shaft model
4 Organize and display part models 7 Topics
- Visibility and display of objects
- Change the view display
- Change the view display
- Selection and organizing of objects
- Create a Feature Group
- Organize the cap model
- Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models
5 Create cylindrical parts using sketches 18 Topics
- Create cylindrical parts using sketches
- Define a sketch profile
- Define a sketch profile
- Create sketch relations
- Add geometric relations to a profile
- Add geometric relations to a profile
- Create sketch dimensions
- Add dimensions to a profile
- Add dimensions to a profile
- Edit sketch relations
- Sketch a bolt circle
- Revolve a sketch profile
- Using datums to define the angle of a boss
- Revolve a sketch profile
- Create datums for a sketch
- Use datums to define the angle of a boss
- Revolve and extrude using booleans
- Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches
6 Add Finishing Details 9 Topics
- Add Finishing details
- Add Finishing details
- Add holes to a coupler
- Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
- Defining holes for a mount arm
- Create threads
- Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
- Complete the support mounting block
- Complete the milling support bracket model
7 Simple changes and part interrogation 9 Topics
- Simple changes and part interrogation
- Using the Model History
- Reorder rename and remove features
- Reorder features of an oil pan
- Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
- Measure Model Features
- Analyze the structure of an existing part
- Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
- Simple Changes and Part Interrogation
8 Basic part edits using synchronous 6 Topics
- Basic part edits using synchronous
- Move and Replace Face
- Move faces using three points
- Resize Blends and Chamfers
- Resize blend and chamfer faces
- Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous
9 Analyze existing assemblies 9 Topics
- Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
- Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
- Minimally load a large assembly
- Minimal loading of a large assembly
- Open an assembly and edit assembly components
- Work in the context of an assembly
- Assemble
- Define a simple assembly using Assemble
- Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies
10 Bottom-up assembly building 14 Topics
- Bottom-up assembly building
- Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
- Create a bearing mount assembly
- Constrain an assembly
- Constrain a bearing mount assembly
- Constrain a spray pump assembly
- Part families and assemblies
- Build an assembly using part family members
- Add part family members to build a clamp
- Create a pattern of components
- Pattern shelf components
- Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
- Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
- Create and constrain a new assembly
11 Create a basic part drawing 12 Topics
- Create a new drawing
- Create a new non-master drawing
- Edit the parameters of a master model
- Create a new non-master drawing
- Open and edit drawing sheets
- Create drafting views and annotations
- Add views to a drawing
- Add views to a drawing
- Add dimensions to a drawing
- Add dimensions to a drawing
- Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
- Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design
12 Using legacy sketch with NX 1980 31 Topics
- Building simple shapes using sketch
- (Legacy sketch) Extruding a simple sketch section
- (Legacy sketch) Creating a part using simple shapes
- (Legacy sketch) Trim curves to create a snap ring
- Create cylindrical parts using sketch
- (Legacy sketch) Define a sketch profile
- Create sketch constraints
- (Legacy sketch) Add geometric constraints to a profile
- Create sketch dimensions
- (Legacy sketch) Add dimensional constraints to a profile
- (Legacy sketch) Constrain a sketch using reference objects
- Adding details using sketch
- (Legacy sketch) Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
- (Legacy sketch) Define symmetry within a sketch
- Analyze a design
- (Legacy sketch) Alter a sketch to complete model edits
- (Legacy sketch) Resolve parent references for a sketch
- (Legacy sketch) Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
- (Legacy sketch) Revolve a sketch profile
- (Legacy sketch) Create datums for a sketch
- (Legacy sketch) Use datums to define the angle of a boss
- (Legacy sketch) Add holes to a coupler
- (Legacy sketch) Create user defined expressions for a model
- (Legacy sketch) Extrude with offsets
- (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
- (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage using a tube
- (Legacy sketch) Pattern cooling fins using external references
- (Legacy sketch) Edit features and resolve failures
- (Legacy sketch) Create a fixture assembly using top-down
- (Legacy sketch) Model a key in context of an assembly
- (Legacy sketch) Use Assembly Cut
13 Assessment: NX Basic Design 1 Topic
- Assessment: NX Basic Design
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