Nigraphics: Student Guide September 2002 MT11015 - Unigraphics NX

UNIGRAPHICS
UNIGRAPHICS V18 TO NX
CAM TRANSITION
STUDENT GUIDE
September 2002
MT11015 - Unigraphics NX
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CAM Transition Student Guide Publication History:

Version 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Version 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unigraphics NX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Course Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Course Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class Standards for Part Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NX CAM User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Operation Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 1 - Activating and placement of the Operation
Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dragging and Dropping Multiple Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Icons in Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Name column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toolchange column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Path column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The InProcess Workpiece (IPW) column . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 2 - Using the Operation Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Mouse Button (MB3) options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Columns and Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional NX MB3 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Object Properties Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renaming Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 3 - Use of MB3 with the Operation Navigator. . .
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General Milling Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2D Contact Contour Machining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 1 - Using 2D Contact Contour Machining. . . . . .
InProcess work piece for fixed axis milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 2 - Using the InProcess work piece (IPW). . . . .
Custom Boundary Data for Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 3 - Custom Boundary data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scallop Height Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Activity 4 - Scallop Height control for Area Milling Drive

Method in Fixed Axis Surface Contouring. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Advanced Milling Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Face Milling - Blank Overhang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 1 - Face Milling utilizing the Blank Overhang
parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Face Milling - Tool RunOff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Face Milling - Controlling automatic engages directly into
material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 3 - Face Milling utilizing Helical Engagement. .
Activity 4 - Face Milling utilizing Helical Ramp Type
Engagement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Speed Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 5 - High Speed Machining Applications. . . . . . .
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Hole Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Introduction to Hole Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
The Machining Environment Required for Hole Making 4-2
Activity 1 - Activating the Hole Making Module. . . . . . . . 4-3
Analyzing existing features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Analyzing existing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Activity 2 - Reviewing Features and Objects in the part
file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
The template part file used by the Hole Making module . 4-10
Activity 3 - Reviewing Features and Objects in the template
part file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Creating Hole Making Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Activity 4 - Creating Hole Making Operations. . . . . . . . . 4-15
Optimizing tool paths generated by the Hole Making
module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Activity 5 - Optimizing Hole Making Operations . . . . . . 4-31
NX CAM Turning Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPW Management for Multiple Spindles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 1 - Referencing the IPW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying Stock within Method Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 2 - Specifying Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying Automatic Spindle Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Identification of Lathe Work Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom Boundary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ramping Cut Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Activity 3 - Specifying a Ramping Cut Pattern . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Start Point and Total Depth by Diameter . . . . . . .
Activity 4 - Specifying Automatic Start Point and Total
Depth by Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drilling Depth to Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 5 - Specifying the Total Drill Depth . . . . . . . . . . .
Teach Mode End Point Positioning to Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 6 - Specifying an End Point Relative to Two
Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Teach Mode Radial/Axial Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 7 - Specifying an Axial Then Radial Move . . . . .
Teach Mode Start or Stop at Last Tool Position . . . . . . . . . . .
Activity 8 - Specifying Start and Stop Positions . . . . . . . .
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IN-1
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Course Overview
Course Overview
Intended Audience
This course is intended for NC/CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, or
any experienced Unigraphics CAM user, knowledgeable in at least V16 of
Unigraphics.
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Apply the standards used in class.
Understand the new Unigraphics NX CAM User Interface.
Learn new NX general and advanced milling enhancements.
Learn about the new hole making module .
Learn new NX turning enhancements.
Prerequisites
The user should have a working knowledge of V16 or higher of Unigraphics .
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How to Use This Manual

The format of the activities is consistent throughout this manual. Steps are
labeled and specify what will be accomplished at any given point in the activity.
Below each step are action items which emphasize the individual actions that
must be taken to accomplish the step.
Step 1 Open the part cat_topic_1 and enter the Manufacturing
application.
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From the menu bar, select File.
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_topic_1, then choose OK.
Choose ApplicationManufacturing.
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System Information
Your instructor will provide you with the following items:
Work Directory:
Parts Directory:
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Class Standards
The following standards will be used in this class. Standardization allows users
to work with others parts while being able to predict the organization of the
part file. All work should be performed in accordance with these standards.
Class Standards for Part Files

The following standards will be used in this class. Standardization allows users
to work with others parts while being able to predict the organization of the
part file. All work should be performed in accordance with these standards.
user's initials
(3 characters)
part name
(1-120 characters)
extension
(4 characters)
* * *_x x x x x x x x x x x x p r t
Where the student is requested to save a part file for later use, the initials of
the student's given name, middle name, and surname replace the course
identifier cat" in the new filename with the remainder of the filename
matching the original.
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Currently up to 128 characters are valid for file names. A four

character extension (.prt, for example) is automatically added to
define the file type. This means the maximum number of user defined
characters for the file name is actually 124.
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Colors
The following colors are preset to indicate different object types:
Object
Valid colors
Bodies
Solid
Sheet
Green
Yellow
Generating Curves (nonsketch)

Lines and Arcs
Conics and Splines
Orange
Blue
Sketches
Sketch Curves
Reference Curves
Cyan
Gray
Datum Features
Aquamarine
Points and Coordinate Systems
White
System Display Color
Red
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NX CAM User Interface

Lesson 1
PURPOSE This lesson demonstrates the functionality of the new

Unigraphics NX CAM User Interface.
OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
Activate the Operation Navigator from the resource bar
Manipulate the screen placement of the Operation Navigator
Drag and drop multiple objects
Become familiar with new icons associated with the Operation Navigator
Customize the display of the Operation Navigator
Perform functions with the Dynamic Mouse Button 3 popup menu
Assign object attributes
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The Operation Navigator
Operation Navigator is now initiated from the resource bar, normally

The
located to the right of the screen, after you have initially entered the
Manufacturing Application.
The resource bar contains numerous options designated by tabs with icons,
based on preferences that you select and the application which is activated.
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Choosing the Operation Navigator tab will bring up the Operation Navigator.
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Double clicking the Operation Navigator tab allows the Operation Navigator to
break away from the resource bar. The Operation Navigator can then be
docked wherever you may choose to drag and drop it.
When you close the Operation Navigator window, it will return to the resource
bar.
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When the Operation Navigator is in the graphic window, a pushpin icon is

found on the top left or right hand corner of the Navigator (based on User
Interface Preferences).
Choosing the pushpin will cause the Operation Navigator to remain stationary.
When you move your cursor outside the navigator window the navigator
window will remain open.
Choosing the pushpin a second time will release the Operation Navigator from
its stationary position.
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1 - Activating and placement of the Operation

Activity
Navigator
this activity you will activate, drag and drop and manipulate the Operation
InNavigator.
Step 1 Open the part cat_ui_nx and choose the Manufacturing
application.
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Choose Open.
Select the file cat_ui_nx then choose OK.
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Step 2 Activate the Operation Navigator.

Choose the Operation Navigator tab from the resource bar.
The Operation Navigator is displayed in the graphics window.

Move the cursor around the graphics display window and

notice that the Operational Navigator disappears.
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Selecting the Operation Navigator tab from the resource bar

will display the Navigator.
You can keep the Operation Navigator displayed permanently by selection of

the pushpin icon.
Step 3 Keep the Operation Navigator display stationary.

Choose the pushpin icon.
The Operation Navigator display is now stationary. Notice the change in the
display of the pushpin icon.
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Step 4 Relocate the Operation Navigator display by drag and

drop.
Double click the Operation Navigator tab.
The Operation Navigator display is outside of the graphic window and can now
be dragged and dropped by using MB1.
With MB1, select the active title bar and drag the Operation
Navigator to any open location on the screen, then release
MB1.
This is a convenient method of locating the Operation Navigator to a viewing

position that is desirable to you.
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Step 5 Return the Operation Navigator to the resource bar.
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Choose the close button in the upper right hand corner of

the Operation Navigator window.
Do not save or close this part since you will use it in the next
activity.
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Dragging and Dropping Multiple Objects

You can now drag and drop multiple objects in the Operation Navigator.
Select multiple objects by using the control key and MB1, then drag the objects
to the desired location, and release MB1.
Status Icons in Columns

The Operation Navigator can display both icons and text, icons, or just text in
the columns that are displayed.
The Name column uses a combination of icons and text to designate the name
and status of the operations.
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The columns for Toolchange, Path and In Process Workpiece shows icons only.
This allows you to make these columns smaller allowing for the display of
additional columns.
Moving the mouse over an icon, displays a tool tip which gives a description of
what the icon represents.
In the Toolchange column, the description is the name of the tool used in the
operation.
The Name column

In the Name column, operations are preceded by a status symbol icon which
represents Complete, Regenerate, or Repost.
The icons and their representation are:
Complete indicates the tool path has been generated and output has been
created (postprocessed or CLS output). The path has not changed since the
output was generated.
Regenerate indicates the tool path has not been generated or the tool path
is out of date. In the Operation Navigator, use MB3, Objects Update List to
display an Information window to see what has changed and is causing the tool
path to be regenerated.
Repost indicates the tool path has never been output or the tool path has
changed since it was last output. In the Operation Navigator, use MB3
Objects Update List to display an Information window to see what has
changed and is causing the repost status. This information window displays the
prompt Need to Post. Choose the Output CLSF icon in the tool bar to repost
and update the status.
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The Toolchange column

The Toolchange column is displayed only in the Program View. In this column
the icons displayed are based on the type of the tool used in the operation. For
example if a drill tool is being used, the icon for a drill tool is displayed.
The Path column

The (tool) Path column icons represents the status of the tool path. The status
can be:
Generated indicates that the tool path has been created. It may or may not
contain actual tool movement.
None indicates the tool path has either been deleted or not generated.
Imported indicates that the tool path is a Cutter Location Source File (Tools
CLSF Import). It can be replayed, postprocessed or edited with the
graphical tool path editor (MB3 Tool path Edit).
Edited indicates the tool path has been changed with the graphical tool path
editor (MB3 Tool path Edit).
Suspect indicates that questionable geometry was encountered when the
tool path was generated. The path may or may not be valid and needs to be
examined by using either MB3 Object Display or MB3 Object
Information which will show diagnostics with a description of the condition
encountered.
Transformed indicates the tool path is from a transformed operation (MB3
Object Transform).
The InProcess Workpiece (IPW) column

The IPW column indicates that an InProcess Workpiece has been saved by use
of the Visualize Dynamic Material Removal option. The icons displayed are:
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Generated indicates the IPW has been generated and is current.

None indicates that an IPW does not exist.
Out of Date indicates the IPW is not current. It is updated if the next
operation uses the IPW or if the operation is generated by the Dynamic
Visualize option. This icon will appear in the IPW column for all the operations
below the operation that is out of date.
Modifications to the appearance of the Operation Navigator can be
accomplished by selecting MB3 in the background of the Operation Navigator
and then selecting Properties (MB3 Properties). Selecting the General
property page allows you to specify the color in which the text describing each
operation is displayed for operations that contain a tool change. The Columns
property page allows you to specify which columns display in the various views
of the Operation Navigator.
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Activity 2 - Using the Operation Navigator.

In this activity you will drag and drop multiple operations using the Operation
Navigator.
Step 1 Continue using the displayed part, cat_ui_nx and verify
that you are in the Manufacturing application.
If necessary, display the Operation Navigator.
Step 2 Create a new Program parent group.

From the Manufacturing Create toolbar, create a program

named PROGRAM_FOR_DRAGGING.
Step 3 Drag and drop operations to the new Program parent.

Using MB1 select the DRILL_.500 operation, then hold

down the SHIFT key and select the SPOT_DRILLING
operation.
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Drag the operations to the Program parent

PROGRAM_FOR_DRAGGING, then release MB1.
The DRILL_500 and SPOT_DRILLING operations are moved to the Program

parent PROGRAM_FOR_DRAGGING.
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Third Mouse Button (MB3) options

Columns and Properties
Columns and Properties options are now displayed in a popup menu by
choosing MB3 on the Operation Navigator background instead of being
specified under Preferences Manufacturing Operation Navigator.
The Columns property page allows you to quickly enable or disable the display
of columns in the current view of the Operation Navigator. This property page
contains all columns that are available for the current view.
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To configure the columns for a specific view, select the view icon at the top of
the page. The list box will then show the available columns for the view. To
switch an Operation Navigator column display on or off, enable or disable it. To
reorder a column as it appears in the window, highlight the entry and choose
Move Up or Move Down. You can also reorder a highlighted column using drag
and drop functions with the cursor. The Name column must always be visible at
the first position. You can not toggle it off or move it to another location.
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The General property page allows you to control the data displayed in the
Operation Navigator. Toolchange allows you to specify the color in which the
row of text describing each operation is displayed for operations where a tool
change occurs. For each operation, where a tool change occurs, the text
displayed in each column appears in the specified color. Highlight allows you to
specify the color in which the row of the active operation highlights when using
functions such as Visualize.
The new option, Switch View to Match Create, when activated, will switch to
the view of the group object that is being created. This allows you to use the
Operation Navigator to select the parent group object as you create groups, and
immediately see them in the tree structure.
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Additional NX MB3 options

Options that were once available only in the toolbar are now also available in
the MB3 popup menu.
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Object Properties Dialog

Object properties are now displayed in page form. By choosing an object in the
Operation Navigator and pressing MB3 Properties, the page allows you to
rename the object, retrieve information, and/or edit attributes. The previous
method was to choose Format Attribute.
The General page contains an edit field. In the edit field you can rename the
current operation name. Changing the name and selecting either OK or APPLY
will change the name. Before the new name is applied, a check will be
performed for validity. If the name is invalid, a message box will inform you.
Note that the edit field is disabled if the object properties dialog is invoked on a
system object which cannot be renamed (for example NONE).
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The information icon is also available on the General property page. This icon
displays an information window on the currently selected operation or group
object.
The Attributes page allows you to view attributes associated with the operation.
It also allows you to edit, add, or delete attributes.
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Renaming Objects
Objects can be renamed using the Rename option in the MB3 popup menu.
This is somewhat easier than doubleclicking slowly on the object name and
then typing in the name text.
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Activity 3 - Use of MB3 with the Operation Navigator.
In this activity you will explore the various functions of using MB3 with the
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Operation Navigator.
Step 1 Continue using the displayed part, cat_ui_nx and verify
that you are in the Manufacturing application.
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If necessary, display the Operation Navigator.
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Step 2 Explore the Properties and Columns functionality of the

Operation Navigator using MB3.
With the cursor on the Operation Navigator background,

select MB3, then select Columns from the popup menu.
A popup menu is displayed, listing the columns that are available for display in
the Operation Navigator. Also note the various columns which are check
marked. These are the columns which are displayed in the current view of the
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You may change the order in which the columns are displayed as well as have
different columns displayed in different views of the Navigator by selecting the
Configure option.
Step 3 Reconfigure the columns which are displayed in the

Program view of the Operation Navigator. Display the
Tool column prior to the Toolchange column and add the
Path column to the display list.
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Choose the Configure option from the popup menu.
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The Operation Navigator Properties page is displayed.
If necessary, change to the Program Order view as shown

above.
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Highlight the Tool column name, and using the Move Up

button, move the Tool prior to the Toolchange column name.
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Enable the Path column option.
Choose OK from the Operation Navigator Columns

properties page.
Observe the changes to the Program Order view of the

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Step 4 Rename the Program Order Parent object

PROGRAM_FOR_DRAGGING to PROGRAM_2 using
MB3.
Highlight the Program Order Parent object

PROGRAM_FOR_DRAGGING.
Choose MB3, Rename.
Type the text PROGRAM_2 followed by the Enter or Return

key.
The PROGRAM_FOR_DRAGGING Parent object is renamed to

PROGRAM_2.
Close the Part file.
Step 5 This concludes the activity and the lesson.
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SUMMARY
This lesson focuses on the usability and functionality of the new User Interface
within the Unigraphics NX Manufacturing Application.
In this lesson you:
Activated the Operation Navigator from the resource bar
Manipulated the placement of the Operation Navigator
Moved multiple operations by dragging and dropping
Reviewed new icons associated with the Operation Navigator
Customized the display and used various MB3 features of the Operation
Navigator
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General Milling Enhancements

Lesson 2

Unigraphics NX general milling enhancements.
Perform 2D contact contour machining
Utilize the In Process Workpiece in Fixed Axis applications
Control scallop height in the Area Milling follow cut pattern using the
constant scallop height method
Utilize Custom Boundary data enhancements
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2D Contact Contour Machining

2D Contact Contour machining outputs tool contact data rather than tool end
locations and is applicable only for planar profile operations. This allows the
operator to effectively use any size cutter to machine the part.
This method is sometimes commonly referred to as piece part or part print
programming.
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2D Contact Contour Machining can be used only in planar profile operations

and is activated by selecting Machine Cutter Compensation Output
Contact Data (note that Engage/Retract option for Cutcom must be selected).
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Activity 1 - Using 2D Contact Contour Machining.

In this activity you will edit and replay an existing operation, observing ON and
TANTO boundary members and cutter path output. You will then activate 2D
Contact Contour machining and regenerate the tool path.
Step 1 Open the part cat_gmill_2d_contour and choose the
Manufacturing application.
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_gmill_2d_contour, then choose OK.

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Step 3 Edit the existing operation, FINISH_PROFILE, display

the boundary members and replay the tool path.
Highlight the operation, FINISH_PROFILE, choose MB3

Edit, then choose DISPLAY.
Note the ON and TANTO condition of the various boundary members.
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Choose the REPLAY button

path.
and observe the tool
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Step 4 Activate the 2D Contact Contour machining option.

Choose Machine from the PLANAR_PROFILE property

page.
The Machine Control dialog is displayed.
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Choose the Cutter Compensation button from the Machine

Control dialog.
The Cutter Compensation dialog is displayed.
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Choose Output Contact Data ON.
Choose OK twice until you return to the

PLANAR_PROFILE property page.
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Step 5 Generate the tool path.
Choose the Generate tool path button.
Notice the offset for the boundary segments that were set to ON. Also note that
2D Contact Contour is only available when Cutter Compensation is set to
Engage/Retract and when Engage/Retract is set to Automatic.
Step 6 This concludes this activity.
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In-Process work piece for fixed axis milling

To make the various manufacturing operations as efficient as possible, you must
determine what has been machined in each operation. Variables such as cutting
tool lengths and diameters, draft angles and undercuts, fixture and tool
clearances, will affect the amount of material that each operation may leave.
The material that remains after each operation is executed is referred to as the
InProcess work piece or IPW.
Generally speaking, the remaining material (IPW) can be used for input into a
subsequent operation which may be used for additional roughing or finishing.
The end result is a finished part that has all rough material or stock completely
removed.
To use the IPW, certain conditions must be adhered to. Tool path generation
must be done sequentially, from the first operation to the last, within a certain
geometry group. The tool path must be successfully generated and accepted in
all previous operations in the sequence before the IPW can be used for the next
operation of the sequence.
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Activity 2 - Using the InProcess work piece (IPW).

The Initial IPW is defined as the Blank material in the MILL_GEOM or
WORKPIECE geometry parent group.
In this activity, you will machine the core block for an ATM key pad using three
different cutter sizes. You will define the BLANK in the MILL_GEOM parent
group, activate the use of the 3D IPW and generate the operation. You will
then use the subsequent IPW as the blank for the next operation and will then
use the IPW created from that operation to finish the keypad.
Step 1 Open the part cat_ipw and choose the Manufacturing

application.
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_ipw, then choose OK.

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Step 3 Display the Geometry View in the Operation Navigator

and expand the objects.
Choose the Geometry View button

from the Operation
Navigator tool bar, then expand the MCS_MILL and
WORKPIECE parent groups.
Step 4 Select the Blank geometry, in the WORKPIECE parent

group, that will be used to generate the first IPW.
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Doubleclick the WORKPIECE parent group.
Choose Blank and then Select from the MILL_GEOM

dialog.
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Select the yellow body as the Blank material.
Choose OK twice to accept the Blank material.
Doubleclick the CVM1 operation in the Operation

Navigator.
Choose Cutting from the CavityMill dialog.
Turn the Use 3D IPW button ON.
Choose OK to accept the Cut Parameters.
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Choose Generate
to generate the tool path.
The first Cavity Milling tool path is displayed. You will want to display the
amount of stock that remains and that will become the blank for the next
operation.
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Choose the Display Output IPW icon.
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The resultant IPW is displayed.
This IPW will be used as the Blank for the next operation, CVM2.
You saw that the Initial IPW was defined as the Blank in the WORKPIECE
geometry parent group. You generated the operation, using the Initial IPW, and
set options needed to create the IPW for a subsequent operation. You will use
this IPW as the Blank for the operation, CVM2.
Choose OK to accept the previous operation.

Navigator.
Choose Cutting from the CavityMill dialog.
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Choose Generate
The second Cavity Milling tool path is displayed. You will now display the IPW
to show the remaining material.
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Choose the Display Output IPW icon.
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The resultant IPW is displayed.
This IPW will be used as the Blank for the next operation.
You will use the current IPW for the final Cavity Mill operation.
OK to accept the previous operation.

Navigator.
Choose Cutting from the Cavity_Mill dialog.
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Choose Generate
Close the part file.
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Custom Boundary Data for Milling

Boundaries that are defined in geometry parent groups can now be edited from
within the milling operations that inherit them. Boundary stock, cut feed rates,
tool position, and inpath machine control commands for boundaries and
boundary members can now be accessed through this method.
The following operation and boundary types can be edited within the operation:
Face Milling (Blank and Check boundaries)
Planar Milling (Part, Blank, Check, Trim boundaries)
Cavity Milling (Part, Blank, Check Trim boundaries)
Zlevel Milling (Trim boundaries)
Surface ContouringArea Milling (Trim boundaries)
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Activity 3 - Custom Boundary data.

In this activity, you will edit boundary elements within an operation, by adding
custom stock to boundary members. The boundary which is edited, is inherited
from a Geometry parent group.
Step 1 Open the part cat_custom_bnd_data and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_custom_bnd_data, then choose OK.

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Step 3 Display the Geometry View in the Operation Navigator

and expand the objects.
Step 4 Display the part boundaries which have been previously

defined in the MILL_BND parent group.
Doubleclick the MILL_BND parent group in the Operation

Navigator.
Choose the Part geometry and then Display.

Part
This boundary is inherited by the ROUGH_FOLLOW and PLANAR_MILL

operations.
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Cancel the MILL_BND dialog.
Step 5 You will edit the part boundary within the

ROUGH_FOLLOW operation by the addition of stock.
Doubleclick the ROUGH_FOLLOW operation in the

The boundary data can be edited, but the inherited boundary geometry cannot
be selected from within the operation.
Choose Part geometry and then Edit.
The Part Boundary dialog contains options that allow you to add stock and
specify a cut feed rate for the specified boundary that was inherited from the
MILL_BND parent.
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Boundary stock is added to and does not replace an offset defined within the
geometry group.
Select the boundary highlighted as illustrated below.
Turn the Stock option ON and key in 2.54.
Choose OK to accept the Custom Boundary Data.
The 2.54 mm of stock will apply to the ROUGH_FOLLOW operation only.

Step 6 You will generate the tool path and observe how the stock
is applied to the boundary.
Choose MB3Replace ViewTop.
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Set the Tool Display option to 2-D
Choose Generate
2.54 mm stock
Choose OK to complete the operation.
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Scallop Height Control

Previous to Unigraphics NX, scallop height was controlled by creating cut
patterns in a plane and then projecting them onto the part surface. The flatter
the surface that the cut patterns were being project onto, the more constant the
stepover and consequently the scallop height.
With steeply contoured surfaces, the opposite is true. The cut patterns being
projected onto the surfaces result in irregular stepovers due to the steepness
with respect to the tool axis.
In the initial release of Unigraphics NX, the user can now control the stepover,
with respect to the part surfaces, using the Follow Periphery cut pattern in Area
Milling operations only. Cut patterns are calculated such that the spacing
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between the tool path will maintain the distance specified, either in the plane
normal to the tool axis or as the actual distance measured between the nearest
tool path motions across successive passes.
Future releases will address other Fixed Axis operation types.
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Activity 4 - Scallop Height control for Area Milling Drive

Method in Fixed Axis Surface Contouring.
In this activity, you will replay an existing tool path that exemplifies an
unacceptable stepover created by projecting the tool path onto an irregular part
surface. You will then edit the operation and activate the stepover method that
will ensure the stepover distance between successive cut passes will be constant
using the actual distance measurement across tool path motions in successive
passes.
Step 1 Open the part cat_scallop_ht and choose the

Choose Open.
Select the file cat_scallop_ht, then choose OK.

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Step 3 Replay the FIXED_CONTOUR_SCALLOP_HT

operation.
Highlight the FIXED_CONTOUR_SCALLOP_HT

operation, choose MB3, Replay.
Note the distance spacing between the various tool path motions, especially in
the steep" areas of the part.
Step 4 Change the stepover method to maintain a constant
scallop height.
Doubleclick on the FIXED_CONTOUR_SCALLOP_HT

operation.
Choose Area Milling under Drive Method.
The Area Milling Method dialog is displayed.
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Choose Tool Diameter as the Stepover.
This new method of controlling scallop height applies to the Stepover

parameters of Constant, Scallop and Tool Diameter only.
Choose On Part under Apply.
On part calculates the stepover directly without using projection methods.

Choose OK to accept the Area Milling Method parameters.
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Choose Generate
Notice the constant stepover between tool motions.

Step 5 This concludes this activity and the lesson.
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SUMMARY
This lesson focused on the usability and functionality of the new Unigraphics
NX general milling enhancements.
In this lesson you:
Used the 2D Contact Data method of output
Utilized the IPW in Cavity Mill operations
Used the new Custom Boundary data functions
Used the new method of Scallop height control
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Advanced Milling Enhancements

Lesson 3

Unigraphics NX Advanced Milling enhancements.
Utilize the Blank Overhang functionality of Face Milling
Use the Tool Run Off function incorporated in Face Milling
Control Automatic Engages directly into material in Face Milling

operations
Utilize the new High Speed Machining concepts introduced in

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Face Milling - Blank Overhang

Blank Overhang allows you to control the distance that the cutting tool will
travel beyond the edge of a face. Previously, this distance could not be
controlled. The cut region was extended by the tool radius in all directions from
the selected face and in some cases created additional unwanted tool motion.
The Blank Overhang parameter now compensates for this unwanted tool
motion. Blank Overhang is the distance from the leading edge of the cutter to
the edge of the face that is being cut.
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Setting the Blank Overhang parameter to a value smaller than the cutter
diameter minimizes tool motion.
Blank Overhang is not the same as Blank Stock. There is a distinct difference
between the two parameters.
Blank Stock applies additional stock to a finished face while Blank Overhang is
the distance that the leading edge of the cutter extends beyond the edge of the
face.
Use of these parameters, either individually or in combination, can greatly

minimize the amount of time that is spent cutting air.
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parameter.
In this activity, you will replay a Face Milling operation that generates a tool
path with considerable time cutting air. You will then edit the operation, setting
the Blank Overhang parameter, minimizing the distance the cutter will travel
beyond the face. This will lead to a substantial decrease in the amount of time
which is spent in cutting air.
Step 1 Open the part cat_fm_blank_overhang and enter the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_fm_blank_overhang, then choose OK.
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If necessary display the Program Order View, using MB3 on

the Operation Navigator.
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Step 3 Replay the FACE_MILL operation.

Highlight the FACE_MILL operation, use MB3 and Replay

the operation.
Notice the cut region area and how it extends beyond the part.
Blank Overhang represents the distance from the leading edge of the cutter to
the edge of the face being cut and is expressed as a percentage of the cutter
diameter.
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Step 4 Set the Blank Overhang as being 25% of the cutting tool's
diameter.
Highlight the FACE_MILLING operation, use MB3 and

choose Edit.
The FACE_MILLING dialog is displayed.

Choose Cutting from the FACE_MILLING dialog.
The Cut Parameters dialog is displayed.
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Key in the 25.0 as the value for the Blank Overhang Percent.
Choose OK to accept the Blank Overhang Percentage.
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Note the location of the tool at the end of each pass.

Choose OK to accept the operation.
Step 6 Do not close the part since you will be using this part in
the next activity.
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Face Milling - Tool RunOff

Some applications require a Zig or ZigZag cut pattern, to either retract the
tool completely off the part or allow the tool to stay on the part, after each pass.
This will minimize cutting tool travel time. The Tool RunOff parameter
addresses each of these applications.
Tool RunOff applies only to operations which utilize Zig or ZigZag cut
patterns. For Zig cut patterns, Internal Retract method must be set to
Automatic. For ZigZag cut patterns, the Final Retract method must be set to
Automatic. When Automatic Retract is employed and Tool RunOff is ON, the
tool will automatically retract off the part after each cutting pass by a distance
that is equal to the Horizontal Clearance. If Tool RunOff is set to OFF, the
tool will not retract off of the part after each cutting pass.
Based on the amount of Blank Overhang, the tool may or may not remain on
the part.
The Tool RunOff function is currently applicable for face, planar and cavity
milling operations.
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parameter.
You will regenerate the existing FACE_MILL _RUN_OFF operation and
observe how the cutter cuts the top face of the part with the RunOff parameter
turned OFF. You will then activate the RunOff parameter and observe the
difference in tool motion.
Step 1 Replaying and reviewing an existing operation.
Continue using the cat_fm_blank_overhang part.
Highlight the FACE_MILL _RUN_OFF operation, use MB3

and Replay the operation.
Note how the tool retracts from the part surface.
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Step 2 You will now activate the Tool RunOff parameter.
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Choose Method under Engage/Retract.
Turn the Tool Run-Off button ON.
Choose OK to accept the Engage/Retract dialog.
Choose Cutting from the FACE_MILLING dialog.
Key in the 25.0 as the value for the Blank Overhang Percent.
Choose OK to accept the Blank Overhang Percentage.
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Note the tool movements and retractions from the part material.
Choose OK to accept the operation.
Step 4 You have completed this activity.
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Face Milling - Controlling automatic engages directly into

material.
With the development of high performance cutting tools, the need to drill relief
or start holes has been virtually eliminated and tool engagement must be
controlled to prevent cutting tool damage.
The most effective way of performing this engagement is through the milling of
a starting hole using helical interpolation. Associated with this method of
ramping is the parameter Helical Diameter % - which describes the maximum
diameter path used by the tool for a Helical engage and is used for the Helical
ramp type only.
When using the helical engage method, there is a minimum and maximum hole
diameter that can be utilized, with the result that no center or cone material
remains at the bottom of the hole. The maximum hole diameter is equal to:
2 x Tool Diameter - Insert Width
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The minimum hole diameter is equal to:

2 x Tool Diameter - 2 x Insert Width
If the hole diameter is greater than the calculated maximum, material remains
in the center of the hole but has no effect on the tool since the material is on
the outside of the cutter.
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If the hole diameter is less than the calculated minimum, material remains in
the center of the hole, causing the tool to break.
If the hole diameter is equal to the calculated minimum, no material remains in

the hole and the cutting tool will cut normally.
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If the hole diameter is equal to the calculated maximum, the bottom of the hole
is completely flat. This is the preferred method of helical interpolation.
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Activity 3 - Face Milling utilizing Helical Engagement.

You will regenerate the existing Helical engagement operation and observe how
the cutter engages the part. You will then edit the operation to engage the part
without leaving stock that could potentially damage the cutter.
Step 1 Open the part file and replay and review an existing
operation.
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Choose Open.
Select the file cat_helical_engage, then choose OK.
Highlight the operation,

ZLEVEL_FOLLOW_CAVITY_HELICAL operation, and
then Replay the operation using MB3.
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Notice how the tool engages the work piece.

Step 2 Setting the Helical Engage Parameters.
Doubleclick the ZLEVEL_FOLLOW_CAVITY_HELICAL

operation.
Choose Automatic under Engage/Retract.
Key in the value 100. for the Helical Diameter %.
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Choose OK to accept the Automatic Engage/Retract dialog.
Choose Generate to generate the tool path.
Notice the difference in the Helical engage.

Choose Ok to accept the operation.
Step 3 Do not close this part, you will be using it in the next
activity.
In the cases where helical interpolation may be impractical (i.e. long narrow cut
areas) the method for engagement is to ramp into the part. When using an
inserted cutting tool, the ramping motion must be long enough to eliminate any
uncut material. Associated with the ramp method is the parameter Min Ramp
Length-Dia% - which is used by all three Ramp Types (On Lines, On Shape,
and Helical). For On Shape and On Lines, the Minimum Ramp Length-Dia%
represents the minimum path distance used by the tool from the top to the
bottom of the ramp. For Helical Ramp Type, the parameter represents the
minimum diameter path used by the tool. The minimum ramp length can be
calculated as follows:
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2 x Tool diameter - 2 x Insert Width

If the ramp length is less than the calculated minimum, material remains which
results in tool breakage.
If the ramp length is greater than or equal to the calculated minimum, no

material remains and the tool will cut normally.
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When using the Helical Ramp Type, the calculations are made with the attempt
to generate a helical motion using the Helical Diameter. If the area is not large
enough to allow the Helical Diameter, the diameter of the path will be reduced
and an attempt is made to perform the engage again.
This process will continue until either the Helical Engage is successful or the
path diameter becomes less than the Minimum Ramp Length. If the area is not
large enough to allow the path diameter that is equal to the Minimum Ramp
length, calculations will be performed that will attempt to ramp into the area.
When ramping into a part, a check is made to verify that at least some portion
of the region is long enough to allow ramping motion using the Minimum Ramp
Length. If this is impossible, a warning message will be displayed.
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Activity 4 - Face Milling utilizing Helical Ramp Type

Engagement.
In this activity, you will replay and review an existing operation, observing how
the cutter engages the part. You will then alter the Min Ramp Length-Dia %
parameter to avoid cutting the small triangular regions that you observed in the
replay of the operation.
Step 1 Continue using the part file, cat_helical_engage, replay
and review an existing operation.
If necessary, display the Program Order View in the

Highlight the ZLEVEL_FOLLOW_CAVITY_RAMP

operation, using MB3, Replay the operation.
Notice how the tool engages the work piece. You will notice that there are
numerous small triangular regions that are being cut. These are the areas that
you want to avoid.
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Step 2 Set the Minimum Ramp Length.
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Choose Automatic under Engage/Retract.
Key in 80.0 as the value for the Min Ramp LengthDia%.
Choose OK to accept the Engage/Retract dialog.
Choose OK to the following warning dialog:
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Notice how the cutter engages the part.
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High Speed Milling

High speed milling involves extremely high spindle speeds, fast feed rates, light
cuts, constant volume removal and smooth tool movements. With these
considerations in mind, cut methods and characteristics of the tool path are
crucial to the success of high speed milling processes.
Cut pattern options must allow constant volume removal and eliminate burying
the cutter into material. They must also provide a smooth transition from level
to level as the cutter progresses downward or upward along the tool path,
eliminating constant retracting, traversing and engaging which could lead to
cutter damage or breakage.
When using Zlevel cutting methods, the cut direction, whether climb or
conventional must be maintained at each cut level. To maximize volume
removal, the tool must always be in contact with the part.
In closed areas the tool must move from one cut to the next along the surface of
the part. The cut direction could be climb, conventional or alternating. It is also
desirable to have smooth cutting motions when going from one level to the next
by using ramping rather than plunging techniques.
The following activity will familiarize you with using alternate cut patterns and
making direct moves when cutting between levels in Zlevel cutting operations.
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Activity 5 - High Speed Machining Applications.

In this activity you will replay the existing operation, ZLEVEL_PROFILE and
observe how the cutter cuts the sides of the part. You will then change the cut
parameters to allow for alternating cut directions which is more conducive for
high speed machining applications.
Step 1 Open the part and replay the existing
ZLEVEL_PROFILE operation.
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_highspeed_mach, then choose OK.
Highlight the ZLEVEL_PROFILE operation, using MB3,

choose Replay.
Notice the engage, retract and traverse motions.
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You will want to alter the cut pattern to be more efficient. A more effective way
to cut the part is to use alternating cut directions. Alternating cut directions are
useful when large open areas are being cut and you want the cutter to cut back
and forth instead of beginning each cut at the same end. This will minimize the
time that is spent traversing between the various cut levels and from the end of
one cut to the beginning of the next.
Direct moves between cut levels allows the cutter to move directly from one cut
level to the next without engaging, traversing and retracting. When cutting deep
walled, closed regions, you normally will keep the cutter in contact with the part
surface when traversing from one cut level to the next.
Step 2 Edit the ZLEVEL_PROFILE operation, changing
parameters that are more conducive to High Speed
Machining.
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Doubleclick the ZLEVEL_PROFILE operation.
Choose Cutting from the ZLEVEL_PROFILE dialog.
Specify the Mixed Cut Direction and Direct on Part Level to

Level parameters.
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Notice how the cutter engages the part, feeds down the wall to get to the next
level, and alternates the direction of cut from one level to the next.
Choose OK.
Step 3 You have completed the activity and this lesson.
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SUMMARY
This lesson focused on the advanced milling functionality of Unigraphics NX.

In this lesson you:
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Used the Blank Overhang functionality of Face Milling
Used the Tool Run Off functionality of Face Milling
Used the Automatic Engage functions of Face Milling including Helical

Engage and Ramp On Engage functionality
Generated tool paths incorporating various techniques used in High

Speed Machining
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Lesson 4
PURPOSE This lesson will present the concepts and application of Hole
Making operations that can greatly reduce the amount of time that is expended
in the creation of tool paths for making various types of holes.
Define the Machining Environment used in Hole Making operations
Review and display Feature and Object properties that are used in Hole
Making
Create operations for simple, counterbored and countersunk holes
Optimize programs created by Hole Making
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Introduction to Hole Making

The Hole Making module creates operations and subsequent tool paths for the
machining of drilled, tapped, counterbored, countersunk, and reamed holes.
The module is highly automated and works with features that are characteristic
of various hole types.
Currently, the Hole Making module supports feature and attribute
identification used in the process to create operations. Feature identification
uses User Defined (commonly referred to as UDF's) and standard features for
hole detection and operation creation. Attribute identification allows
nonfeatured based geometry such as points, edges, arcs and cylindrical faces to
have CAM related information assigned that is recognized by the Hole Making
module. These attributes are assigned through a specific tagging function that is
a standard feature of the Hole Making Module.
The Machining Environment Required for Hole Making

The CAM Setup that you initially choose determines the templates that will be
used for machining. For Hole Making, the CAM Session Configuration that is
required is hole_making. This template is a part file that contains predefined
manufacturing features, tools, operations and rules that are used to automate
the Hole Making process. The rules are most critical to the success of the hole
making process and in addition to describing how the features will be
machined, determine which groups, operations and tools that will be used.
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Activity 1 - Activating the Hole Making Module.

In this activity, you will activate the Hole Making Module by selecting the
proper Machining Environment.
Step 1 Open the part cat_hole_making and enter the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_hole_making, then choose OK.
The Machining Environment dialog is displayed.
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Step 2 Selecting the proper Machining Environment for hole

making.
Highlight hole_making for the CAM Session Configuration

and hole_making for the CAM Setup.
Choose Initialize.
Step 3 Do not close or file this part. You will use this part in the
next activity.
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Analyzing existing features

If you display the properties of the various hole types you will normally see the
name of the feature that matches the feature defined in the Hole Making
template. This correlation allows the recognition of features that need to be
machined in the part. If the feature names do not match the names in the
templates, the features will not be machined.
Analyzing existing objects

If you display the properties of geometric elements (created by the tagging
function), such as points or arcs, you will see that the name of the attribute
associated with this object matches the object in the template. This correlation
allows the recognition of attributed objects for machining.
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Activity 2 - Reviewing Features and Objects in the part file.

In this activity, you will display the Operation Navigator and examine existing
features and objects in the part file.
Step 1 Continue using the part cat_hole_making.
If necessary display the Program Order View, using MB3 on

the Operation Navigator.
Notice the various operations which are displayed in the Operation Navigator.
These operation types are derived from the hole_making template file.
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Step 3 Change to the Model Navigator and examine some of the

features of the model.
Choose the Model Navigator tab from the resource bar.
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The Model Navigator is displayed. Notice the list of features that are present in
the model.
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Highlight SIMPLE_HOLE(1), and notice the hole being

displayed in red on the graphic window.
Highlight some of the other features and notice their

location in the part.
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The template part file used by the Hole Making module

The template part file, hole_making.prt, contains predefined manufacturing
features (i.e. counterbored hole), feature groups, tools, operations, machining
rules and adopted operations.
Feature groups contain features that are recognized by the Hole Making
module to create operations.
The generic template, provided with the Hole Making module, recognizes the
following features: simple hole, counterbored hole, countersunk hole and
symbolic thread; User Defined Features (UDF's): cap screw counterbore, cap
screw countersink, fit hole, standard thread; and the following combination
features: thread simple hole, thread counterbore hole, thread countersink hole.
This file can be customized to your own method of making holes, but requires
the knowledge and application of Knowledge Fusion
Adopted operations are operations that are made known to the Knowledge
Fusion processor, which then applies machining rules. The Knowledge Fusion
processor is the rules based engine that is used by the Hole Making module to
define, modify and process the rules used for determining the various types of
holes that are to be processed.
The Geometry View of the Operation Navigator associates feature groups to
manufacturing features. Feature groups organize operations based on feature
types. The feature group, named SIMPLE_HOLE, for example, contains all
operations that applicable to machining a simple hole feature.
Feature groups associate operations with adopted operations in Knowledge

Fusion. The Knowledge Fusion Navigator displays these adopted operations.
Through the matching of the adopted operations from the template with the
machining features of the part, the Hole Making module identifies the
appropriate feature groups and then copies the adopted operation into the part
file.
The machining rules that are part of the adopted operations determine which
operations to use based on the properties and attributes of the features that are
contained in the part. The operations that are ignored due to rule violations are
suppressed. Note that these machining rules have been predefined and can be
customized. Customization involves knowledge of the Knowledge Fusion
language, a subset of Intent, which will not be covered in this session.
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Activity 3 - Reviewing Features and Objects in the template

part file.
In this activity, you will examine existing features and objects in the template
part file.
Step 2 Examine features located in the template part file.
The template part file, hole_making.prt is the default hole making template
provided with Unigraphics NX. This template is used to identify and assign
machining methods to holes that have been created as features.
Choose Window More Parts from the menu bar.
Choose hole_making from the Change Displayed Part dialog.
Choose OK from the Change Displayed Part dialog.
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The template part file, hole_making is displayed in the graphic window.
Notice the names of the features in the Model Navigator. The feature names in
this template part match the name of the features in the part file. This
association is used to recognize which features in the part will require
machining.
Highlighting a feature and then using MB3, Properties will allow you to
examine the attributes that are assigned to the feature. These attributes are
also used to determine what holes are machined and what methods are used to
process them.
Step 3 Examine attributes associated with the features.

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Highlight SIMPLE_HOLE(1), on the Model Navigator, and

select MB3, Properties.
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The Feature Properties Property dialog is displayed.
Choose the Feature Attributes property page.
Note the attribute name TOLERANCE, assigned to the feature

SIMPLE_HOLE(1).
If a corresponding feature of SIMPLE_HOLE, with the attribute
TOLERANCE, exists in the part file, then the machining rules assigned to this
feature will be applied. If the TOLERANCE attribute has not been assigned,
then this feature will be ignored.
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Creating Hole Making Operations

Generally speaking, creating holes, using the Hole Making module is simple if
you use the following guide lines:
Make sure that you have tools defined that can be used to create all holes
required. You can always edit an operation to add a tool, but hole
generation is more complete if all tools have been previously defined.
Choose the proper tool axis to identify holes to be machined. This is done
in the Geometry parent group MCS. If you select all axes, then all holes,
regardless of location in the object will be selected. Normally all axes is
the selected option when machining on a four or five axis machining
center.
Define the object or body containing the holes (geometry), ALWAYS, as

the parent group WORKPIECE. Defining geometry under any other
parent group will result in a failed operation.
When creating holes, based on features, i.e. SIMPLE_HOLE, verify the

Geometry parent group as being the WORKPIECE. If not, change to the
WORKPIECE parent.
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Activity 4 - Creating Hole Making Operations.

In this activity, you will begin to define operations for simple holes. You will
define the MCS and the parent geometry group, WORKPIECE. You will then
generate the tool path. Since this part is being machined on a 3axis vertical
machining center, you will only want to recognize holes that are parallel to the
spindle axis.
Step 2 Creating operations for simple holes.
Choose Window cat_hole_making from the menu bar.
Choose the Geometry View

icon from the toolbar to
display the geometry view of the Operation Navigator.
Doubleclick on the MCS Parent group.
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The MILL_ORIENT dialog is displayed.
Since the tool paths are being generated for a vertical machining center, you
only want to select holes that have the Z axis parallel to the spindle axis.
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Choose Z+ of MCS as the Tool Axis.
Choose OK to accept the tool axis.
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Step 3 You will now define the plate, or the solid body, as the
work piece geometry.
Expand the MCS parent group and double click on the

WORKPIECE parent.
The MILL_GEOM dialog is displayed.
Choose Select.
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Select the plate as the body.
Choose OK to accept the part geometry.
Choose OK from the MILL_GEOM dialog.
Choose the Create Geometry

Manufacturing Create toolbar
icon from the
The base template you are using recognizes the simple hole, counterbored hole,
countersunk hole and symbolic thread and uses the user defined features of cap
screw counterbore, cap screw countersink, fit hole and standard thread as well
as the combination features of thread simple hole, thread counterbore hole and
thread countersink hole. You will begin by selecting features based on
simple_hole.
Choose the SIMPLE_HOLE subtype and if necessary set the

Parent Group to WORKPIECE.
Choose OK from the CREATE_GEOMETRY dialog to

create the operations.
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It will take a few moments to process the data. Note that an Information
Window is created listing the various features identified and how they are
processed.
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You will also notice that a SIMPLE_HOLE dialog is display, allowing for
selection based on additional criteria. The Classification Criteria shows what
criteria will be used for selecting objects, in this case DIAMETER. You have
the opportunity to choose additional classification criteria that pertains to that
particular object. You may also select additional objects based on different
feature criteria and edit or select the Accessibility Vectors that are used to
select the object.
Step 4 Accept the features based on the criteria selected and

observe the Parent Group objects created.
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Choose OK from the SIMPLE_HOLE dialog.
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If necessary, choose the Geometry View

icon from the
toolbar to display the geometry view of the Operation
Navigator and observe the Parent Group objects created.
You will notice that the Parent Group objects, SIMPLE_HOLE,

SIMPLE_HOLE_1 and SIMPLE_HOLE_2 have been created. These objects
contain the operations that are necessary to create the hole features.
Expand the Parent Group objects.
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The feature group, SIMPLE_HOLE requires a spot drill, predrill and drilling
operation. The feature group, SIMPLE_HOLE_1 requires a spot drilling,
drilling and deburring operation. Only operations that are needed to generate
the machining of the hole are created. All other operations are suppressed.
The Machining Method view of the Operation Navigator will allow you to
perform a query which will display the attributes the machining rules will use to
select tools for each Machining method.
Step 5 Change to the Machining Method view of the Operation
Navigator and perform a tool query.
Place the cursor to the left of the Parent Group and

operation names, using MB3, choose the Machining Method
View.
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The Machining Method View of the Operation Navigator is displayed.

Expand all operations.
Doubleclick on the SPOT_DRILL_METHOD Parent group.
The hole_making method dialog is displayed.
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Choose Class from the Tool Query section of the dialog.
The Library Class Selection dialog is displayed with the Spot Drill highlighted.
This indicates that this class of tool is used for all spot drilling operations.
Cancel the Library Class Selection dialog.
Choose Query under the Tool Query section.
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The Query from Method dialog is displayed.
This dialog displays the tool class parameters and the rules that are used in
conjunction with these parameters. These rules are referred to as Knowledge
Fusion Rules and are written in a subset of the Intent language. Knowledge of
this language is required to modify or change this rules. It is recommended not
to change these rules unless you have a thorough understanding of the Intent
language and its application to the hole making process.
Choose Cancel from the Query Method dialog.
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Choose Cancel from the hole_making dialog.
Step 6 Generating the tool paths.

You will now generate the tool path for the spot drill and drilling operations.
Choose the Program Order View of the Operation

Navigator.
Expand the SPOT_DRILL Parent group object.
Highlight the SPOT_DRILL Parent group object, use MB3

and choose Generate.
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Turn the Refresh Before Each Path, OFF.
Choose OK as each spot drill tool path is generated.
Expand the DRILL Parent group object.
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Highlight the DRILL Parent group object, use MB3 and

choose Generate.
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Turn the Refresh Before Each Path to OFF.
Choose OK as each drill tool path is generated.
Notice the tool paths generated and the number of tool changes which occur to
process the various holes. In the next activity, you will optimize the tool paths
which you just created to eliminate redundant tool changes and to minimize the
distance that the tool will travel.
Step 7 Do not file the part, you will be using this part in the next
activity.
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Optimizing tool paths generated by the Hole Making module

Optimization uses Machining Feature Templates (as mentioned previously,
these templates are used to identify a hole feature and then assign a machining
method for processing) to determine the most efficient method and order of
operations used to machine the hole.
Optimization reorders operations to eliminate redundant tool changes and
sequences features to minimize the distance that a tool will travel. There are
three different procedures that are use to obtain optimized tool paths. They
are:
through selecting a minimum number of tools based on tool query

parameters of each operation (these tools are then retrieved from the tool
library)
operations that use the same tool are grouped together to minimize tool
changes
positioning is based on tool and feature optimization
Optimization is performed in the Program Order view by selecting a program

parent or program group. Some general rules that optimization follows are:
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Selected operations within the same Program in consecutive order are

reordered together
Operations selected from different Program subgroups are reordered

separately
If the Program contains a subprogram, the optimization is applied to the

subprogram separately without breaking up the subprogram
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Activity 5 - Optimizing Hole Making Operations

In this activity, you will optimize the operations created in the previous activity.
Optimization will allow you to eliminate redundant tool changes and minimize
the distance that a tool will travel resulting in a substantial time savings when
machining multiple types of holes.
Step 2 Optimize the previously created hole operations.
Change the Operation Navigator to the Program Order

View.
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Highlight the Program Parent group SPOT_DRILL, using

MB3, choose OBJECT Optimize.
The Optimize dialog is displayed.
Three options are available for optimization:
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Consolidate Tools optimizes the path by using as few tools as possible for
making holes.
Minimize Tool Changes optimizes the path by minimizing the number of

tool changes without violating other operational constraints.
Create Optimization Group optimizes the path by creating a group

containing operations that represent an optimal tool path. This group can
then be edited to allow for minimum tool travel within and between
operations.
Make sure that all three options are set to ON.
Choose OK.
The OPTIMIZED_NC group is created.
Step 3 Generate the tool path and notice the tool motions.
Expand the OPTIMIZED_NC group.
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Highlight the OPTIMIZED_NC group object, use MB3,

Generate.
Notice the erratic tool motion. You will now edit parameters to minimize the
distance traveled and to position in a more optimum fashion.
Highlight the OPTIMIZED_NC group object, use MB3,

Edit.
The OPTIMIZED_NC dialog is displayed.
The Edit Parameters option allows for custom selection of how to minimize tool
travel. You will minimize the tool travel using the Advanced Method, Based on
Distance, using the Direct Distance Method.
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Choose the Edit Parameters button.
The Minimizing Tool Travel dialog is displayed.
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Choose Advanced as the Method, Based on Distance and

Distance Method as Direct.
Choose OK from the Minimizing Tool Travel dialog.
Choose OK from the OPTIMIZED_NC dialog.
Highlight the OPTIMIZED_NC group object, MB3,

generate the tool path.
Notice the optimal tool travel and the efficient method of positioning.
Close the part.
Step 4 This completes the activity and the lesson.
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SUMMARY
This lesson introduced you to the concepts and applications of using the Hole
Making Module of Unigraphics NX.
In this lesson you:
defined the Machining Environment required for Hole Making
displayed and reviewed Feature and Object properties used in the hole
making process
created operations for simple holes
optimized programs created by the Hole Making module
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Lesson 5
PURPOSE This lesson demonstrates the new functionality in the

UnigraphicsNX CAM Turning Module.
Reference the inprocess work piece (IPW) as it is transferred from one

spindle to another
Specify Equidistant, Face, and Radial part stock within Method groups
Automatically determine the correct spindle rotation direction
Manually specify XM-YM or ZM-XM as the desired lathe work plane
Edit boundary parameters from within Turn Rough, Turn Finish, and
Teach Mode operations
Specify Ramping cut strategies for roughing operations
Determine the drilling Start Point automatically
Determine the spot drilling depth by specifying a diameter
Specify the drilling depth by referencing the shoulder of the tool
Position the cutter relative to one or two curves in Teach Mode
Specify Radial then Axial" and Axial then Radial" moves in Teach
Mode
Specify the starting or stopping position of a Follow Curve motion as the

end position of the previous Follow Curve motion
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IPW Management for Multiple Spindles

The InProcess Work piece (IPW) can be referenced as the work piece is
transferred from one spindle to another or turned around in the spindle. When
the work piece is remounted, the IPW referenced from the previous workspace
defines the blank geometry in the current workspace. This allows the system to
progressively remove material while the work piece is passed from one
workspace to the next.
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Activity 1 - Referencing the IPW

In this activity, you will define the blank geometry for the second and third
operation in the program by referencing the IPW.
Step 1 Open the part cat_turn_ipw and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_turn_ipw, then choose OK.
Step 2 Each MCS defines a spindle. Observe the position of each

MCS.
In the Geometry View of the Operation Navigator, double

click the SPINDLE2 parent.
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The MCS is displayed at Spindle 2.
Choose Cancel for the MCS__SPINDLE dialog.
Display the MCS at SPINDLE1 and SPINDLE3 as well.
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Step 3 Observe that both the part boundary and the initial blank
boundary have been defined at SPINDLE1.
Double click the PART1 parent in the Operation Navigator

to display the part and blank boundaries at SPINDLE1.
Choose Cancel for the TURN_BND dialog.
Step 4 Observe that only the part boundary has been defined at
SPINDLE2 and SPINDLE3.
Double click the PART2 icon in the Operation Navigator to

display the part boundary at SPINDLE2.
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Choose Cancel for the TURN_BND dialog.
Do the same for Spindle3.
The IPW referenced from SPINDLE1 will become the blank geometry at
SPINDLE2. The IPW referenced from SPINDLE2 will become the blank
geometry at SPINDLE3.
Step 5 Replay the tool path for the first operation.
Highlight the ROUGH_OD operation and use MB3

Replay.
Refresh the graphics display.
The IPW generated by the this operation will become the blank geometry for
the next operation.
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Step 6 Display the IPW for the first operation.

Highlight the ROUGH_OD operation and use MB3

Workpiece Show 2D.
This will become the blank geometry for the next operation.
Step 7 Define the blank geometry for the second operation.
Double click the PART2 parent in the Operation Navigator.
Choose Select under Blank in the TURN_BND dialog.
Choose the From Workspace icon.
Choose Select under Reference Position.
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Select the end point of the horizontal line on the part at

SPINDLE1 as illustrated below as the reference point.
Any point can be selected as the reference point as long as the corresponding
point is selected as the target point in the next step.
Choose Select under Target Position.
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Select the end point of the corresponding horizontal line on

the part, at SPINDLE2 as illustrated below, as the target
point.
Choose Display Blank.
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This allows you to visually verify that corresponding points have been selected
at each spindle.
Choose OK to accept the blank definition.
Choose OK to accept the TURN_BND dialog.
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Step 8 Generate the tool path for the second operation.

Highlight the FINISH_OD operation and choose MB3

Generate.
Choose OK to accept the tool path.
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Step 9 Display the IPW for the second operation.

Highlight the FINISH_OD operation and MB3 Workpiece

Show 2D.
Step 10 Define the blank geometry for the third operation at

SPINDLE3 by referencing the IPW generated by the
second operation at SPINDLE2.
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Double click the PART3 icon in the Operation Navigator.
Choose Select under Blank in the TURN_BND dialog.
Choose the From Workspace icon.
Choose Select under Reference Position.
Select a reference point at Spindle2.
Choose Select under Target Position.
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Select a corresponding target point at Spindle3.
Choose OK to accept the blank definition.
Choose OK to accept the TURN_BND dialog.
Step 11 Generate the tool path for the third operation.

Highlight the GROOVE_FACE operation and choose MB3

Generate.
Choose OK to the message.
Choose OK to accept the tool path.
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Step 12 Display the IPW for the third operation.

Highlight the GROOVE_FACE operation and choose MB3

Workpiece Show 2D.
Step 13 Close the Part file.
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Specifying Stock within Method Groups

You can now specify Equidistant, Face, and Radial part stock within Method
groups. These values are added to the Rough and Finish Stock values specified
within Roughing, Finishing, and Teach Mode operations. This enhancement
eliminates the necessity of entering stock values for every operation.
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Activity 2 - Specifying Stock

In this activity, you will specify Radial Stock in the Method group and observe
how it is added to the existing Equidistant Stock specified in the operation.
Step 1 Open the part cat_turn_stock and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_turn_stock, then choose OK.
Step 2 Examine the rough stock defined within the ROUGH_OD

operation.
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In the Machining Method view of the Operation Navigator,

double click on the ROUGH_OD icon.
Choose Stock.
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The Equidistant Rough Stock value is currently specified as 0.100. You will
observe how this stock value is used within the operation.
Cancel the Stock dialog.
Cancel the operation dialog.
Step 3 Be sure Radial Stock inheritance is turned on.

This insures that the radial stock you define in the Method group is passed on
to the operation.
Highlight the ROUGH_OD operation and choose MB3

Object Inheritance List.
The Radial Stock inheritance should appear as illustrated below.
Choose OK to accept the inheritance parameters.
Step 4 Specify a Radial Stock of 0.250 within the Method group.

Double click on the LATHE_ROUGH icon in the Operation

Navigator.
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Key in 0.250 in the Radial field.
Choose OK to accept the Radial stock.

The 0.250 Radial Stock you specified in the Method Group has been added to
the existing 0.100 Equidistant Stock specified in the operation to produce a
total of 0.350 radial stock.
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Specifying Automatic Spindle Direction

The system can automatically determine the correct spindle rotation direction
based on the location of the cut region with respect to the spindle axis of
rotation and whether the insert is on the top side or the underside of the tool
holder.
You can manually override the automatic spindle direction by turning off the
Automatic option. Three options become available: None, CLW, and CCLW.
None will not output a spindle direction to the postprocessor. The operation
will continue using the spindle direction defined in the previous operation.
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CLW and CCLW will define clockwise and counterclockwise spindle directions
regardless of the tool insert or cut region definitions.
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Manual Identification of Lathe Work Plane

You can directly specify XM-YM or ZM-XM as the desired lathe work plane.
By positioning the XC-YC plane parallel to the XM-YM or ZM-XM work
plane, the system automatically defaults to the XM-YM or ZM-XM lathe
work plane when creating an MCS_Spindle geometry object.
In the following figure, the lathe work plane defaults to the ZM-XM plane
since this plane is parallel to the XC-YC plane. The lathe work plane is the
plane in which cross section curves and tool paths will be created.
You may override the default and specify XM-YM as the lathe work plane by
choosing use XM-YM.
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Custom Boundary Data

You can now edit boundary parameters from within Turn Rough, Turn Finish,
and Teach Mode operations. These parameters include custom stock, cut feed
rate, and machine control events.
Editing from within the operation allows you to specify boundary and boundary
member parameters for individual operations when they must differ from those
defined at the group level. Specifying boundary or member Stock will override
the boundary or member Offset specified in the geometry group.
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Ramping Cut Pattern

Ramping cut strategies are now available that can prolong tool life (particularly
ceramic inserts) and reduce machining time when rough cutting hard materials.
By ramping every pass or every other pass in the roughing cut pattern, the
threshold stress point (hot point) on the cutting edge of the insert moves
continually, distributing stress and heat and extending the life of the insert.
Hot Point
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In cases where a single ramp over the length of a cut is ineffective due to a
shallow cut depth, multiple ramping achieves the desired effect of a constantly
changing depth by generating a saw tooth or wavy cut pattern.
There are two new ramping cut patterns.
Ramping Zig ramps into or out of the part in one cut direction.
Ramping Zig-Zag ramps into or out of the part in both cut directions.
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These cut patterns are used in combination with the following ramping modes:
Ramp Out on Every Other Pass starts with a deep cut and diminishes the
depth of cut. This is followed by a level cut.
Ramp In on Every Other Pass starts at the surface of the work piece and
ramps downward into the material. This is followed by a level cut.
Ramp Out First alternately ramps every cutting pass with the first pass
ramping out.
Ramp In First alternately ramps every cutting pass with the first pass
ramping in.
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Activity 3 - Specifying a Ramping Cut Pattern

In this activity, you will create single and multiple ramping cut patterns.
Step 1 Open the part cat_turn_ramping and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_turn_ramping, then choose OK.
Step 2 Replay the Rough_OD operation.
The operation currently uses a Linear Zig cut pattern.

Step 3 Specify a Ramp Zig cut pattern.
Double click on the ROUGH_OD operation in the

Operation Navigator to edit the operation.
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Choose the Ramping Zig icon.
Choose Cutting.
Choose Settings next to Ramping.
Choose OK to accept Ramp Out on Every Other Pass

as the Ramping Mode.
Choose OK to accept the Cutting dialog.
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Step 5 Choose OK to complete the operation.

In the next operation, the cut region is long and shallow. Ramping over the
length of the cut would be ineffective because the inclination would vary slightly
from the basic cut level.
Multiple ramping can achieve the desired effect of a constantly changing depth
by generating a saw tooth cut pattern.
Step 6 Specify a Multi Ramp pattern.

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Double click on the ROUGH_OD_1 icon in the Operation

Navigator to edit the operation.
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Choose the Ramping Zig icon.
Choose Cutting.
Turn the Multi Ramp pattern ON and key in 0.500 in the

Max. Ramp Length field.
Notice that the default Multi Ramp Pattern is Ramp Out Only.
Choose OK to accept the ramping parameters.
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The Omit Last Pass option suppresses the final linear pass along the part surface.
Step 8 Omit the last pass.

Double click on the ROUGH_OD_1 operation in the

Choose Cutting.
Turn the Omit Last Pass option ON.
Choose OK to accept the ramping parameters.
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Automatic Start Point and Total Depth by Diameter

The system can now determine the centerline drilling start point automatically
based on the current in process work piece (IPW) and tool shape. If the IPW or
tool shape changes, the start point updates automatically.
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You can also determine the cut depth when spotdrilling by specifying the
diameter to be cut by the tool.
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Activity 4 - Specifying Automatic Start Point and Total Depth

by Diameter
In this activity, you will specify the automatic start point and determine the cut
depth by specifying the diameter to be cut by the spot drilling tool.
Step 1 Open the part cat_turn_start_pt and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_turn_start_pt, then choose OK.
Step 2 Display the IPW for the ROUGH_OD_1 operation.

Highlight the ROUGH_OD_1 operation in the Operation

Navigator and MB3 Workpiece Show 2D.
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The system uses the IPW to determine the start point position along the
centerline.
Step 3 Specify the automatic start point.
Double click on the CENTERLINE_SPOTDRILL operation

to edit the operation.
Turn ON the Automatic Start Position option.
The Automatic Start Position displays on the centerline at the IPW.

Step 4 Define the total depth based on the diameter to be cut by
the spotdrilling tool.
Choose Total Depth.
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Choose Countersink Diameter.
Key in 0.250 in the Diameter field.
Choose OK to accept the Total Depth.
The Total Depth is calculated based on diameter you specified.
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Step 6 Do not save or close this part since you will use it in the
next activity.
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Drilling Depth to Shoulder

You can now specify the cut depth for centerline drilling operations by
referencing the shoulder of the tool. The system establishes the tracking point
at the tip of the tool by adding the calculated tool tip length to the specified
shoulder depth.
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Activity 5 - Specifying the Total Drill Depth

In this activity, you will edit a centerline drilling operation and specify the
drilling depth by referencing the shoulder of the tool.
Step 1 Continue using the part cat_turn_start_pt.
Step 2 Specify the total depth by referencing the shoulder of the
tool.
Double click on the CENTERLINE_DRILLING icon in the

Choose Total Depth.
Choose Shoulder Depth.
Key in 6.150 in the Depth field. This is the actual length of

the hole on the part.
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Choose OK to accept the Total Depth.
Total Depth is calculated by adding the tool tip length to the specified shoulder
depth.
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Teach Mode End Point Positioning to Curves

You can position the cutter relative to one or two curves when defining the end
point of Linear Rapid and Linear Feed motions in Teach Mode operations.
The Tool Position options determine how the nose radius positions relative to
each of the selected curves. The tool positions are relative to the direction in
which the tool is moving.
The To position places the nose radius tangent to the near side of the
curve
The On position places the center of the nose radius directly on the curve
The Past position places the nose radius tangent to the far side of the
curve
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You will specify a To position relative to the first curve and a Past position
relative to the second curve so that the nose radius of the tool positions as
illustrated below.
Stock allows you to offset the nose radius a specified distance from each curve.
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Activity 6 - Specifying an End Point Relative to Two Curves

In this activity, you will edit an existing Linear Rapid motion so that the end
point is positioned relative to two curves.
Step 1 Open the part cat_turn_teach_1 and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_turn_teach_1, then choose OK.
Step 2 Replay the TEACH_MODE operation.
Step 3 Display the end point position of the first rapid motion.
Double click on the TEACH_MODE operation in the

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Double click on 1: Rapid Motion to edit the suboperation.
The current end point of the rapid motion displays.
Step 4 Select two curves to define a new end point position.

Turn the Curves option ON and choose Select.
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Turn the Two Curves option ON.
The upper and lower half of the dialog becomes available.

Choose Select next to First Curve in the upper half of the

dialog.
Select the first curve as illustrated below and OK to accept it.
Choose Select next to Second Curve in the lower half of the

dialog.
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Select the second curve as illustrated below and OK to

accept it.
Step 5 Specify the tool position relative to each curve.
Set the Tool Position option for the first curve to To.
Set the Tool Position option for the second curve to Past.
Choose OK to accept the end position.
Choose OK to accept the rapid motion.

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Choose Edit Display.
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Set the Tool Display option to 2-D.
Key in 50 in the Frequency field so that the tool will appear

only at the first position.
Choose OK to accept the Display Options.
Reject the previous tool path and generate the new one.
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Teach Mode Radial/Axial Moves

You can now specify Radial then Axial and Axial then Radial moves when
defining Linear Rapid and Linear Feed motions in Teach Mode operations.
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Activity 7 - Specifying an Axial Then Radial Move

In this activity, you will specify an Axial then Radial move in an existing Rapid
Motion suboperation.
Step 1 Continue using cat_turn_teach_1.
Step 2 Edit the 5: Rapid Motion suboperation so that it uses a
Move Axial Then Radial motion.
Double click on 5: Rapid Motion to edit the suboperation.
Choose Move Axial then Radial.
Choose OK to accept the rapid motion.
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Teach Mode Start or Stop at Last Tool Position

Follow Curve suboperations now allow you to specify the starting or stopping
position of a Follow Curve motion as the end position of the previous Follow
Curve motion. This allows continuous contour cutting across multiple
suboperations without retracting due to a machine control event.
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Activity 8 - Specifying Start and Stop Positions

In this activity, you will specify Last Tool Position for the Starting Position
Method so that the tool continues cutting from the last tool position of the
previous Follow Curve suboperation.
Step 1 Open the part cat_turn_teach_2 and choose the
Choose Open.
Select the file cat_turn_teach_2, then choose OK.
Step 2 Replay the TEACH_MODE operation.

Notice that the tool retracts and engages between the third and fourth Follow
Curve motions. This is due to the 10:Machine Control Events suboperation.
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Step 3 Remove the Retract from the third Follow Curve

suboperation.
Double click the TEACH_MODE operation to edit the

operation.
Double click on 9:Follow Curve Motion to edit the

suboperation.
Choose the Start/Stop tab at the top of the dialog.
Turn the Apply Retract Setting option OFF.
Choose OK to finish editing the Follow Curve suboperation.
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Step 4 Remove the Engage from the fourth Follow Curve

suboperation and specify the starting position as the last
point of the previous cutting move.
Double click on 11:Follow Curve Motion to edit the

suboperation.
Choose the Start/Stop tab at the top of the dialog box.
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Turn the Apply Engage Setting option OFF.
Set the Starting Position Method option to Last Contour

Position.
Choose OK to finish editing the suboperation.
The Follow Curve suboperation will drive the cutter along the contour, the
cutter will stop to set a machine control command, then the next Follow Curve
suboperation will continue to drive the cutter from the last cutting position
without retracting.
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Step 7 This concludes the activity and the lesson.
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SUMMARY
This lesson focused on the new functionality of the Unigraphics NX Turning

module.
In this lesson you:
used equidistant, face and radial part stock within Method groups
specified the proper work plane coordinate systems
used the Edit boundary functionality within Roughing, Finishing and

Teach mode operations
used ramping cut strategies for roughing operations
became familiar with automatic Start Point for drilling; spotdrilling depth
by diameter specification; and drilling depth by referencing the shoulder
of a tool
used positioning of the cutter relative to either one or two curves;

specification of Radial then Axial and Axial then Radial moves, all in the
Teach Mode method of operations
specified the starting and/or stopping position of a Follow Curve motion

as the end position of the previous Follow Curve motion
used the in process work piece (IPW) as it is used in transfer of a part

from one spindle to another.
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Glossary
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Glossary
ABS - Absolute coordinate system.

Absolute Coordinate System - Coordinate system in which all geometry is located
from a fixed or absolute zero point.
active view - One of up to 49 views per layout in which you can directly work.
angle - In Unigraphics, an angle measured on the XY plane of a coordinate system
is positive if the direction that it is swept is counterclockwise as viewed from the
positive Z axis side of the XY plane. An angle swept in the opposite direction is said
to be negative.
arc - An incomplete circle; sometimes used interchangeably with the term circle."
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It is a set of 8bit
binary numbers representing the alphabet, punctuation, numerals, and other special
symbols used in text representation and communications protocol.
aspect ratio - The ratio of length to height which represents the change in size of a
symbol from its original.
assembly - A collection of piece parts and subassemblies representing a product. In
Unigraphics, an assembly is a part file which contains components.
assembly part - A Unigraphics part file which is a userdefined, structured
combination of subassemblies, components and/or objects.
associativity - The ability to tie together (link) separate pieces of information to aid
in automating the design, drafting, and manufacture of parts in Unigraphics.
attributes - Pieces of information that can be associated with Unigraphics geometry
and parts such as assigning a name to an object.
block font - A Unigraphics character font which is the default font used for creating
text in drafting objects and dimensions.
body - Class of objects containing sheets and solids (see solid body and sheet body).
bottomup modeling - Modeling technique where component parts are designed and
edited in isolation of their usage within some higher level assembly. All assemblies
using the component are automatically updated when opened to reflect the geometric
edits made at the piece part level.
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Glossary
- A set of geometric objects that describes the containment of a part from a

boundary
vantage point.
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CAD/CAM - Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing.

category, layer - A name assigned to a layer, or group of layers. A category, if
descriptive of the type of data found on the layers to which it is assigned, will assist the
user in identifying and managing data in a part file.
chaining - A method of selecting a sequence of curves which are joined endtoend.
circle - A complete and closed arc, sometimes used interchangeably with the term
arc."
component - A collection of objects, similar to a group, in an assembly part. A
component may be a subassembly consisting of other, lower level components.
component part - The part file or master" pointed to by a component within an
assembly. The actual geometry is stored in the component part and referenced, not
copied, by the assembly. A separate Unigraphics part file that the system associates
with a component object in the assembly part.
cone direction - Defines the cone direction using the Vector Subfunction.
cone origin - Defines the base origin using the Point Subfunction.
half angle - The half vertex angle defines the angle formed by the axis of the cone
and its side.
constraints - Refer to the methods you can use to refine and limit your sketch. The
methods of constraining a sketch are geometric and dimensional.
construction points - Points used to create a spline. Construction points may be used
as poles (control vertices), defining points, or data points. See POLES, DEFINING
POINTS, and DATA POINTS.
control point - Represents a specific location on an existing object. A line has three
control points: both end points and the midpoint of the line. The control point for a
closed circle is its center, while the control points for an open arc are its end and
midpoints. A spline has a control point at each knot point. A control point is a
position on existing geometry. Any of the following points: 1. Existing Points 2.
Endpoints of conics 3. Endpoints and midpoints of open arcs 4. Center points of
circles 5. Midpoints and endpoints of lines 6. Endpoints of splines.
convert curve - A method of creating a bcurve in which curves (lines, arcs, conics or
splines) may be selected for conversion into a bcurve.
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Coordinate System - A system of axes used in specifying positions (CSYS).

counterclockwise - The righthand rule determines the counter clockwise direction.
If the thumb is aligned with the ZC axis and pointing in the positive direction,
counterclockwise is defined as the direction the fingers would move from the positive
XC axis to the positive YC axis.
current layout - The layout currently displayed on the screen. Layout data is kept in
an intermediate storage area until it is saved.
curve - A curve in Unigraphics is any line, arc, conic, spline or bcurve. A geometric
object; this may refer to a line, an arc, a conic, or a spline.
defaults - Assumed values when they are not specifically defined.
defining points - Spline construction points. Splines created using defining points are
forced to pass through the points. These points are guaranteed to be on the spline.
degreeoffreedom arrows - Arrowlike indicators that show areas that require more
information to fully constrain a sketch.
design in context - The ability to directly edit component geometry as it is displayed
in the assembly. Geometry from other components can be selected to aid in the
modeling. Also referred to as edit in place.
dimensional constraint - This is a scalar value or expression which limits the measure
of some geometric object such as the length of a line, the radius of an arc, or the
distance between two points.
directory - A hierarchical file organization structure which contains a list of
filenames together with information for locating those files.
displayed part - The part currently displayed in the graphics window.
edit in place - See design in context.
emphasize work part - A color coding option which helps distinguish geometry in the
work part from geometry in other parts within the same assembly.
endpoint - An endpoint of a curve or an existing point.
expression - An arithmetic or conditional statement that has a value. Expressions are
used to control dimensions and the relationships between dimensions of a model.
face - A region on the outside of a body enclosed by edges.
feature - An allencompassing term which refers to all solids, bodies, and primitives.
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- A group or unit of logically related data which is labeled or named" and

file
associated with a specified space. In Unigraphics, parts, and patterns are a few types
of files.
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filtering - See object filtering.

font box - A rectangle or box" composed of dashed line objects. The font box
defines the size, width and spacing of characters belonging to a particular font.
font, character - A set of characters designed at a certain size, width and spacing.
font, line - Various styles of lines and curves, such as solid, dashed, etc.
free form feature - A body of zero thickness. (see body and sheet body)
generator curve - A contiguous set of curves, either open or closed, that can be swept
or revolved to create a body.
geometric constraint - A relationship between one or more geometric objects that
forces a limitation. For example, two lines that are perpendicular or parallel specifies
a geometric constraint.
grid - A rectangular array of implied points used to accurately align locations which
are entered by using the screen position" option.
guide curve - A set of contiguous curves that define a path for a sweep operation.
virtual intersection - Intersection formed by extending two line segments that do not
touch to the position that they cross. The line segments must be nonparallel and
coplanar.
inflection - A point on a spline where the curve changes from concave to convex, or
vice versa.
interactive step - An individual menu in a sequence of menus used in performing a
Unigraphics function.
isometric view (TfrISO) - Isometric view orientation - one where equal distances
along the coordinate axes are also equal to the view plane. One of the axes is vertical.
knot points - The defining points of a spline. Points along a Bspline, representing
the endpoints of each spline segment.
layer - A layer is a partition of a part. Layers are analogous to the transparent
material used by conventional designers. For example, the user may create all
geometry on one layer, all text and dimensions on a second, and tool paths on a third.
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layout - A collection of viewports or window areas, in which views are displayed. The
standard layouts in Unigraphics include one, two, four or six viewports.
layouts - Standard layouts are available to the user. These include:
L1 - Single View,
L2 - Two Views,
L3 - Two Views,
L4 - Four Views,
L6 - Six Views.
Information window - The window used in listing operations, such as Info.
loaded part - Any part currently opened and in memory. Parts are loaded explicitly
using the FileOpen option and implicitly when they are used in an assembly being
opened.
menu - A list of options from which the user makes a selection.
model space - The coordinate system of a newly created part. This is also referred to
as the absolute coordinate system." Any other coordinate system may be thought of
as a rotation and/or translation of the absolute coordinate system.
name, expression - - The name of an expression is the single variable on the left
hand side of the expression. All expression names must be unique in a part file. Each
expression can have only one name. See expression.
objects - All geometry within the Unigraphics environment.
offset face - A Unigraphics surface type created by projecting (offsetting) points
along all the normals of a selected surface at a specified distance to create a true"
offset.
options - A number of various alternatives (functions, modes, parameters, etc.) from
among which the user can choose.
origin - The point X = 0, Y = 0, Z = 0 for any particular coordinate system.
parametric design - Concept used to define and control the relationships between
the features of a model. Concept where the features of the model are defined by
parameters.
part - A Unigraphics file containing a .prt extension. It may be a piece part
containing model geometry, a subassembly, or a toplevel assembly.
part or model - A collection of Unigraphics objects which together may represent
some object or structure.
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loaded part - A component part which, for performance reasons, has not
partially
been fully loaded. Only those portions of the component part necessary to render the
higher level assembly are initially loaded (the reference set).

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set - A distribution of points on a curve between two bounding points on that

point
curve.
Point Subfunction Menu - A list of options (methods) by which positions can be
specified in Unigraphics.
readonly part - A part for which the user does not have write access privilege.
real time dynamics - Produces smooth pan, zoom, and rotation of a part, though
placing great demand on the CPU.
Refresh - A function which causes the system to refresh the display list on the
viewing screen. This removes temporary display items and fills in holes left by Blank or
Delete.
righthand rule, conventional - The righthand rule is used to determine the
orientation of a coordinate system. If the origin of the coordinate system is in the
palm of the right fist, with the back of the hand lying on a table, the outward extension
of the index finger corresponds to the positive Y axis, the upward extension of the
middle finger corresponds to the positive Z axis, and the outward extension of the
thumb corresponds to the positive X axis.
righthand rule for rotation - The righthand rule for rotation is used to associate
vectors with directions of rotation. When the thumb is extended and aligned with a
given vector, the curled fingers determine the associated direction of rotation.
Conversely, when the curled fingers are held so as to indicate a given direction of
rotation, the extended thumb determines the associated vector.
screen cursor (cursor) - A marker on the screen which the user moves around using
some position indicator device. Used for indicating positions, selecting objects, etc.
Takes the form of a fullscreen cross.
sheet - A object consisting of one or more faces not enclosing a volume. A body of
zerothickness. Also called sheet body.)
sketch - A collection of geometric objects that closely approximates the outline of a
particular design. You refine your sketch with dimensional and geometric constraints
until you achieve a precise representation of your design. The sketch can then be
extruded or revolved to obtain a 3D object or feature.
Sketch Coordinate System (SCS) - The SCS is a coordinate system which
corresponds to the plane of the sketch. When a sketch is created the WCS is changed
to the SCS of the new sketch.
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solid body - An enclosed volume. A type of body (see Body).

spline - A smooth freeform curve.
stored layout - The last saved version of a layout.
stored view - The last saved version of a view.
string - A contiguous series of lines and/or arcs connected at their end points.
subassembly - A part which both contains components and is itself used as a
component in higherlevel assemblies.
surface - The underlying geometry used to define a face on a sheet body. A surface is
always a sheet but a sheet is not necessarily a surface (see sheet body). The underlying
geometry used to define the shape of a face on a sheet.
system - The Unigraphics System.
temporary part - An empty part which is optionally created for any component parts
which cannot be found in the process of opening an assembly.
topdown modeling - Modeling technique where component parts can be created and
edited while working at the assembly level. Geometric changes made at the assembly
level are automatically reflected in the individual component part when saved.
trim - To shorten or extend a curve.
trimetric view (TfrTri) - A viewing orientation which provides you with an excellent
view of the principal axes. In Unigraphics II, the trimetric view has the Zaxis vertical.
The measure along the Xaxis is 7/8 of the measure along Z, and the measure along
the Yaxis is 3/4 of the measure along Z.
Unigraphics - A computer based turnkey graphics system for computeraided design,
drafting, and manufacturing, produced by UGS.
units - The unit of measure in which you may work when constructing in
Unigraphics. Upon log on, you may define the unit of measure as inches or
millimeters.
upgraded component - A component which was originally created preV10 but has
been opened in V10 and upgraded to remove the duplicate geometry.
version - A term which identifies the state of a part with respect to a series of
modifications that have been made to the part since its creation.
view - A particular display of the model. View parameters include view orientation
matrix; center; scale; X,Y and Z clipping bounds; perspective vector; drawing
reference point and scale. Eight standard views are available to the user: Top, Front,
Right, Left, Bottom, Back, TfrISO (topfrontright isometric), and TfrTri
(topfrontright trimetric).
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dependent edit - A mode in which the user can edit a part in the current work
view
view only.
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dependent modifications - Modifications to the display of geometry in a

view
particular view. These include erase from view and modify color, font and width.
view dependent geometry - Geometry created within a particular view. It will only be
displayed in that view.
WCS - Work Coordinate System.
WCS, work plane - The WCS (Work Coordinate System) is the coordinate system
singled out by the user for use in construction, verification, etc. The coordinates of the
WCS are called work coordinates and are denoted by XC, YC, ZC. The XCYC plane
is called the work plane.
Work Coordinate System - See WCS.
work layer - The layer on which geometry is being constructed. You may create
objects on only one layer at a time.
work part - The part in which you create and edit geometry. The work part can be
your displayed part or any component part which is contained in your displayed
assembly part. When displaying a piece part, the work part is always the same as the
displayed part.
work view - The view in which work is being performed. When the creation mode is
view dependent, any construction and view dependent editing that is performed will
occur only in the current work view.
XC axis - Xaxis of the work coordinate system.
YC axis - Yaxis of the work coordinate system.
ZC axis - Zaxis of the work coordinate system.
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Index
Component, GL-2
Part, GL-2
Cone
Direction, GL-2
Origin, GL-2
ABS, GL-1
Absolute Coordinate System, GL-1
Active View, GL-1
Constraints, GL-2

auto engages directly into material, 3-12
Helical engage, 3-12
minimum and maximum hole diameters, 3-12
start holes, 3-12
Blank Overhang, 3-2
definition of, 3-2
difference with respect to Blank Stock, 3-3
High Speed Milling, 3-24
cut directions, 3-24
cut patterns, 3-24
Tool Run-Off, 3-8
applicable cut patterns, 3-8
applicable operation types, 3-8
use of Internal Retract, 3-8
Construction Points, GL-2
Angle, GL-1
Cursor, GL-6
Arc, GL-1
Curve, GL-3
Convert, Curves to BCurves, GL-2

Coordinate Systems, GL-3
Sketch, GL-6
Counterclockwise, GL-3
Course Overview
class standards, -4
Course Objectives, -1
How to use the manual, -2
Intended Audience, -1
Prerequisites, -1
Current Layout, GL-3
ASCII, GL-1
Aspect Ratio, GL-1

Assemblies, GL-1
Associativity, GL-1
Attribute, GL-1
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Control Point, GL-2
Defaults, GL-3
Defining Points, GL-3
Degreeoffreedom Arrows, GL-3
Design in Context, GL-3
Dimension Constraints, GL-3

Direction, Cone, GL-2
Body, GL-1
Directory, GL-3
Bottom-Up Modeling, GL-1
Displayed Part, GL-3
Boundary, GL-2
C
Category, Layer, GL-2
Chaining, GL-2
Circle, GL-2
E
Edit in Place, GL-3
Emphasize Work Part, GL-3
Endpoint, GL-3
Expressions, GL-3
Names, GL-5
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types of features recognized, 4-10

UDF's, 4-2
Face, GL-3
Features, GL-3
File, GL-4
Filtering, GL-4
Font
Box, GL-4
Character, GL-4
Line, GL-4
Free Form Feature, GL-4
Inflection, GL-4
K
Knot Points, GL-4
Knowledge Fusion, 4-10
Layer, GL-4

2D Contact Contour Machining, 2-2
activated by, 2-3
operation type used in, 2-3
Part Print Programming, 2-2
Piece Part Programming, 2-2
Custom Boundary data for milling, 2-19
editing of, 2-19
In-Process Workpiece for fixed axis milling
applications, 2-10
how to use, 2-10
Scallop Height control, 2-25
methods of, 2-25
operation types which use, 2-25
Layout, GL-5
Generator Curve, GL-4
Object, GL-5
Geometric Constraint, GL-4

Grid, GL-4
Guide Curve, GL-4
H
Half Angle, GL-2
Hole Making
adopted operations, 4-10
analyzing existing objects, 4-5
analyzing features, 4-5
attribute identification, 4-2
creating operations in, 4-14
feature groups, 4-10
feature identification, 4-1, 4-2
Machining Environment for, 4-2
machining rules, 4-10
optimization of tool paths, 4-30
template part used by, 4-10
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Listing Window, GL-5

Loaded Part, GL-5
M
Menu, GL-5
Model, GL-5
Model Space, GL-5
O
Offset Surface, GL-5
Operation Navigator, 1-2
Columns, 1-11
In-Process Workpiece, 1-13
Name, 1-12
Path, 1-13
Toolchange, 1-13
docking of, 1-4
drag and dropping objects, 1-11
MB3 options, 1-17
additional, 1-20
Columns and Properties, 1-17
object properties, 1-21
renaming objects, 1-23
pushpin, 1-5
Origin, Cone, GL-2
P
Parametric Design, GL-5
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Part, GL-5
Partially Loaded Part, GL-6
Point Set, GL-6
Point Subfunction, GL-6
R
ReadOnly Part, GL-6
Real Time Dynamics, GL-6
Refresh, GL-6
resource bar, 1-2
IPW for multiple spindles, 5-2

ramping cut pattern, 5-23
ramping modes, 5-25
ramping zig, 5-24
ramping zig-zag, 5-24
Specifiying stock in Method Groups, 5-15
equidistant, 5-15
face, 5-15
radial, 5-15
Specifying automatic spindle direction, 5-19
teach mode end point positioning to curves, 5-41
teach mode radial/axial moves, 5-48
teach mode start or stop at last position, 5-51
total depth by diameter, 5-31
Right Hand Rule, GL-6
Rotation, GL-6
S
SCS, GL-6
Unigraphics, GL-7
Units, GL-7
Upgrade, Component, GL-7
Sheet, GL-6
Sketch, GL-6
Coordinate System, GL-6
Solid Body, GL-7
Spline, GL-7
Stored Layout, GL-7
Stored View, GL-7
V
Version, GL-7
View, GL-7
Isometric, GL-4
Trimetric, GL-7
Work, GL-8
String, GL-7
Subassembly, GL-7
Surface, GL-7
System, GL-7
WCS, GL-8
Work Layer, GL-8
Work Part, GL-8
Temporary Part, GL-7

TfrISO, GL-4
TfrTri, GL-7
XCAxis, GL-8
Top-Down Modeling, GL-7
Trim, GL-7
Turning Enhancements
Automatic Start point, 5-31
Custom boundary data, 5-22
customizable parameters, 5-22
drilling depth using shoulder of tool, 5-37
identification of lathe work plane, 5-21
YCAxis, GL-8
Z
ZCAxis, GL-8
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Course Agenda
Day 1
Morning
Introduction & Overview
Lesson 1
The User Interface
Lesson 2
Afternoon
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Day 2

Morning
Lesson 3
Afternoon
Lesson 4
Day 3
Hole Making Module
Morning
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Hole Making Module

Afternoon
Lesson 5
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Class Layers and Categories

The following layer and category standards will be followed in this class.
Model Geometry
Object Type
Solid Geometry
Interpart Modeling
Sketch Geometry
Curve Geometry
Reference Geometry
Sheet Bodies
Layer Assignment
1-20
15-20
21-40
41-60
61-80
81-100
Category Name
SOLIDS
LINKED_OBJECTS
SKETCHES
CURVES
DATUMS
SHEETS
Layer Assignment
101-110
Category Name
FORMATS
Drafting Objects
Object Type
Drawing Borders
Engineering Disciplines
Object Type
Mechanism Tools
Finite Element Meshes
and Engr. Tools
Manufacturing
Quality Tools
Layer Assignment
121-130
131-150
Category Name
MECH
CAE
151-180
181-190
MFG
QA
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Hot Key Chart

Hot Key
CtrlA
CtrlB
CtrlC
CtrlD
CtrlE
Function
Assembly Navigator
Edit, Blank
Copy
Delete
Tools, Expression
Hot Key
CtrlN
CtrlO
CtrlP
CtrlQ
CtrlR
CtrlF
CtrlG
CtrlH
CtrlI
CtrlJ
CtrlK
CtrlL
CtrlM
Fit View
Grip Execute
CtrlS
CtrlT
CtrlU
CtrlV
CtrlW
CtrlX
CtrlY
CtrlZ
CtrlShiftA
CtrlShiftB
CtrlShiftG
CtrlShiftH
File, Save As
CtrlShiftN
Edit, Blank, Reverse
CtrlShiftO
Blank All
View, Curvature Graph CtrlShiftP
CtrlShiftQ
CtrlShiftR
Format, Layout, Fit All CtrlShiftS
Views
Debug Grip
CtrlShiftT
High Quality Image
CtrlShiftU
CtrlShiftI
CtrlShiftJ
CtrlShiftK
CtrlShiftV
CtrlShiftW
CtrlShiftX
CtrlShiftC
CtrlShiftD
CtrlShiftE
CtrlShiftF
Information, Object
Edit, Object Display
Format, Layer Settings
Application, Modeling
Preferences, Object
Edit, Blank, Unblank
Selected
CtrlShiftL
CtrlShiftM Model Navigator
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CtrlShiftZ
Function
File, New
File, Open
File, Plot
View, Operation, Ro
tate (full menu)
File, Save
Edit, Transform
Execute User Function
Paste
Application, Gateway
Cut
Edit, Undo
Format, Layout, New
Format, Layout, Open
Tools, Macro, Playback
Quick Shaded Image
Tools, Macro, Record
Preferences, Selection
Edit, Blank, Unblank
All Of Part
Format, Visible In View
View, Operation, Zoom

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AltTab
AltF4
F1
Function
Toggles Application
Closes Active Window
Help on Context
Hot Key
CtrlAltW
CtrlAlt
CtrlAltM
F3
F4
View Current Dialog

Information Window
CtrlAltO
CtrlAltX
F5
F6
F7
Refresh
Quick Zoom
Quick Rotate
CtrlAltC
CtrlAltB
CtrlAltN
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Application Assemblies
Application Manufac
turing
Operation Navigator
Tools, Lathe CrossSection
Tools, CLSF
Tools, Boundary
Tools, Unisim
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NX CAM User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Milling Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Activity 4 - Scallop Height control for Area Milling Drive

Hole Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Ramping Cut Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Apply the standards used in class.

Understand the new Unigraphics NX CAM User Interface.

Learn new NX general and advanced milling enhancements.

Learn about the new hole making module .

Learn new NX turning enhancements.

How to Use This Manual

From the menu bar, select File.

Select the file cat_topic_1, then choose OK.

Class Standards for Part Files

Currently up to 128 characters are valid for file names. A four

Generating Curves (nonsketch)

Points and Coordinate Systems

System Display Color

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NX CAM User Interface

NX CAM User Interface

PURPOSE This lesson demonstrates the functionality of the new

Activate the Operation Navigator from the resource bar

Manipulate the screen placement of the Operation Navigator

Drag and drop multiple objects

Customize the display of the Operation Navigator

Perform functions with the Dynamic Mouse Button 3 popup menu

Assign object attributes

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The Operation Navigator

Operation Navigator is now initiated from the resource bar, normally

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NX CAM User Interface

When the Operation Navigator is in the graphic window, a pushpin icon is

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1 - Activating and placement of the Operation

From the menu bar, select File.

Select the file cat_ui_nx then choose OK.

NX CAM User Interface

Step 2 Activate the Operation Navigator.

Choose the Operation Navigator tab from the resource bar.

The Operation Navigator is displayed in the graphics window.

Move the cursor around the graphics display window and

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Selecting the Operation Navigator tab from the resource bar

You can keep the Operation Navigator displayed permanently by selection of

Step 3 Keep the Operation Navigator display stationary.

Choose the pushpin icon.

NX CAM User Interface

Step 4 Relocate the Operation Navigator display by drag and

Double click the Operation Navigator tab.

This is a convenient method of locating the Operation Navigator to a viewing

NX CAM User Interface

Step 5 Return the Operation Navigator to the resource bar.