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NX CAM

(OP)
I have machined a feature onto the side of a cylinder and I would like to copy rotate 5 times.I have tried RMB , Object , Transform Circular array.But It will not rotate around the cylinder center. Could anyone help?

RE: NX CAM

Are you trying to copy the toolpath or the geometric feature? What version of NX are you running? Can you provide us at least a picture, if not the actual part file, to look at to see what you're attempting to do?

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Digital Factory
Cypress, CA
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RE: NX CAM

Object Transform for Tollpath usually working no problem, like "gun".... You can move toolpath,
Copy toolpath or create instances. For last case any changes for parent will reflected on a kids.

RE: NX CAM

(OP)
Here is a basic model, I am not allowed to show the customer data.Using NX10 and the rotation axis is the cylinders main axis. Having done the machining in one recess I did not want to recreate the paths 5 more times. Our old cam lets me define my path once then copy five times over 360 degrees.

RE: NX CAM

Select the operation, MB3, object, transform, rotate about line, instance.

Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software

RE: NX CAM

(OP)
OHHHH. I was trying to use the circular array. Thanks Mark

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