NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
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Hi guys!
Is it possible to cut impeller with 4th axis machine with NX CAM?
The impeller model iam talking about is exactly the same as the one from Manufacturing Tutorials - Turbomachinery milling
Is it possible to cut impeller with 4th axis machine with NX CAM?
The impeller model iam talking about is exactly the same as the one from Manufacturing Tutorials - Turbomachinery milling





RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
Best Regards
Amit Kumar
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
The best way to tackle this is to design an impeller around the cutting tools you have to machine. As you're modeling it in your CAD software, start with the basic revolve profile of the finished product, and only perform cuts and other operations to make the impeller from simple prismatic geometry. The more simple you keep, the more easy it becomes to machine.
Best Regards
Amit Kumar
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
The shape of the impeller is what it is, we simply have to manufacture it.
YouTube is full of videos of people demonstrating that they know nothing about propellers...
Regards,
Tomas
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
RE: NX CAM - 4th axis impeller problem
The processor may not like the restrictions, but it depens on your part.
Another option you should look at is to edit the path woth Tilt Tool axis to a user defined angle 90 degrees from the prt axis.
Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software