Hi all,
I'm not even sure what this behavior is called, so I'm having difficulty searching for answers...
So I'll just ask.
Working in drafting(for example...), lets say you start the "Rapid Dimension" command. You start laying down dimensions all over the place, you're moving, you're zooming...
Hi all,
Can I turn the geometric constraints back to the NX6 workflow?
The NX9 method of choosing the type of constraint first is absurd to me... I like the method of choosing the geometry first, then having appropriate constraints shown to me.
In NX9, 100% of the time, I ruin my sketches...
Afternoon,
I just started into NX9. I'm a long time NX6 user and it appears the workflow I've used in 6 no longer works in 9(and I can't find a way around it in 9...)
My problem is making tool lists for the shop floor. NX has always been really weak in this department. Now it's seemingly...
Hi,
I'm using NX6
OK, I have no trouble creating a UDE in NX. I can even get it output in postbuilder no problem.
But the result is not what I want.
Here is what I need. Super simple.
I need to have a "safe tool change" position in my program.
This position is different for every...
Hi,
When I try to create a PDF drawing I get this message; "the preference does not exist in the database" See attached JPEG.
This only occurs when PDF'ing a drawing with a fully shaded view.
It also occurs when I "print" to PDF using a 3rd party PDF printer(DoPDF 6).
Any idea what database...
Hello Community,
I am attempting to teach myself how to program a twin turret lathe in NX. The lathe in question is a Mori-Seiki ZL35.
Now, I am starting from ground zero. No post, No machine, No nothing.
So, any experiences you can share would be great.
I have a few basic questions I cannot...
Hi all,
I'm trying to get the ZW axis to work in my post.
let me start by quoting a snippet of the "how to" instructions from postbuilder...
This procedure will be executed automatically at the start of program and anytime it is loaded as a slave post of a linked post.
You will need to add...
Hi there,
Does anyone have an elegant solution to get a rotary fifth axis to always position in a specific direction?
Perhaps a custom command?
Now, this machine is ALWAYS shortest distance. No option. No choice.
it is an infinite C axis (with terrible backlash :D ).
It must be absolute...
So... randomly when I am working (with native NX models), some, but not all surfaces will disappear when I view them from a certain angle.
Once this occurs the only way to repair it is to do a view regenerate.
Any ideas on what settings or video card issues might be causing a random surface to...
How can I set the colour of features as I am modeling them??
I am designing on a casting set to blue...
I want all the features I model to appear in red.
I know how to change them after the fact but I don't want to do that.
I also know how to set NX to get "new face properties" from the...
Hello,
Strange question...
I've noticed a distinct and strange behavior with my workstation.
Ok, when I launch NX, my 3D rotation works great, the way I expect it to.
As soon as I launch Vericut, the 3D rotation in my NX session changes. It improves 10 fold! Smoother, faster, generally more...
Hi all,
Like the subject says, anyone have experience with OKUMA internal grinders? GI-20N to be exact.
Specifically, I need to get the workhead spindle to go "neutral". I cannot figure out how to do that.
We need to indicate some gears over pins and the task is nearly impossible without...
Hi guys,
I am working on my very first lathe post and I am having major difficulties.
The post will not output any spindle commands unless it is at a tool change. Even if an operation has a completly different cutting speed, it ignores it.
Even if I just use a non modified, generic...
Is there anywhere I can get a library of fastners, namely Inch and Metric SHCS?
Or do I have to make this type of component myself?
The Reuse library seems to be the right place, but it is only has hex head bolts.
Thanks,
Jay
Hey,
I have a part I am writing a program for.
Now, this part is loaded onto a manually rotated fixture.
I am using "arrangements" to represent the different locations the fixture can be rotated to. This way I can make great setup sheets and I have a great representation of clearances etc...
Ok, so I have a perfectly symmetrical part and I need to apply a blend on each side of the part(naturally...).
Now, I personally modeled the part so I know that it is in fact PERFECTLY symmetrical.
When I apply the blend(9mm), I can get it to work on one side without any issues at all. Any...
Hi all,
I need some help with a few things that should be simple, but they are not.
First, I need a way to output G17, G18 and G19.
My machine is a full 5 axis with dual rotary tables.
So, the workplane is always G17 unless you use a 90º head, which I am.
Sounds simple (and it should be), but...
Hi all,
I'm using NX5
I am trying to use a 90 degree head in my NX file.
I will be using this angle head on a 5-axis machine center.
I have everything set up just fine, my post is working great except for ONE thing.
The cutcom plane code.
You know, G17, G18 and G19.
NX does not recognize the...
