Manufacturing module, mill contour
Manufacturing module, mill contour
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Hi everyone!
I'm new using the manufacturing module in NX. I create programs for molds machining.
I use 4 operations:
Operation Stock Tool
1. CAVITY MILL (follow periphery) 0.500mm 3/8" end mill
2. CONTOUR AREA (zig zag) 0.250mm 3/8" ball mill
3. CONTOUR AREA (zig zag) 0.125mm 1/4" ball mill
4. CONTOUR AREA (zig zag) 0.000mm 3/16" ball mill
The problem is that when a CONTOUR AREA operation is done, sometimes it leaves a lot of stock in small areas for the next operation, and resulting in tool breaks.
So, I want to know if there is a way to machine this small areas with multi-depth cut. I tried with cavity mill but it wastes a lot of time, I also tried with the option of multi-depth in 'cutting parameters', but not success.
I attached an image of what I am talking about
I'm new using the manufacturing module in NX. I create programs for molds machining.
I use 4 operations:
Operation Stock Tool
1. CAVITY MILL (follow periphery) 0.500mm 3/8" end mill
2. CONTOUR AREA (zig zag) 0.250mm 3/8" ball mill
3. CONTOUR AREA (zig zag) 0.125mm 1/4" ball mill
4. CONTOUR AREA (zig zag) 0.000mm 3/16" ball mill
The problem is that when a CONTOUR AREA operation is done, sometimes it leaves a lot of stock in small areas for the next operation, and resulting in tool breaks.
So, I want to know if there is a way to machine this small areas with multi-depth cut. I tried with cavity mill but it wastes a lot of time, I also tried with the option of multi-depth in 'cutting parameters', but not success.
I attached an image of what I am talking about
NX6.0.3.6 -> NX7.5.4.4 -> NX8.0.0.25





RE: Manufacturing module, mill contour
Good Luck
RE: Manufacturing module, mill contour
John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT
NX6.0.5.3
RE: Manufacturing module, mill contour
RE: Manufacturing module, mill contour
NX6.0.3.6 -> NX7.5.4.4 -> NX8.0.0.25
RE: Manufacturing module, mill contour
I used REST MILLING and it seems to work. I'll tell you if something goes wrong.
NX6.0.3.6 -> NX7.5.4.4 -> NX8.0.0.25