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NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

(OP)
Three options are listed > Linear Only, Circular and Machine Cycle.
I understand Linear Only and Circular but, what does Machine Cycle represent?

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

What operation type are you looking at?

For some operations, this setting tells the postprocessor to use a CNC control cycle, such as CYCLE95 for turning.

Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

(OP)
Mark Rief,

I believe that's a parametric canned cycle. I'm just using straight turning, facing and cutting
radii. I couldn't find anything on it in the training manual.

Thanks for clearing it up for me.

Curtis E. Wright

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

There is an explanation in the help: Link

Machine Cycle enables CYCLE95 output and displays the Subroutine Name box. You can accept the default name or change it.

Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

(OP)
NX 10 Lathe Programming Teach Mode --- How do I turn off the RPM output when using the "Profile Cut Selection". I have already turned on the spindle at the M00 restart and made several "Linear Moves" when I need the profile.

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

Do you mean the spindle settings in the Feeds and Speeds dialog?

Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

(OP)
Mark, thank you for responding. Yes. The RPM is already running, then I make a rapid "Linear Move", then I make another "Linear Move" at .100 IPR, then I program a "Profile Cut" at .020 IPR. The spindle is turned on again before the "Profile Cut".
I don't want to turn it on again since it's already running (M03). How do I suppress this second spindle restart?

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

(OP)
Mark, your answer pointed me to the right spot. I was turning it on a second time. I went into the Speed & Feeds within the Teach "Profile Operation" and set it to none. That totally fixed the problem. Thanks for your help.

RE: NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

You're welcome - glad you figured it out.

Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software

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