NX CAM Manufacturing Fundamentals course is offered online or at the PROLIM, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Duration: 5 Days
Format: Online or In-Person at PROLIM, Cincinnati, Ohio
Target Audience: Beginner to intermediate CAM programmers and CAD modelers looking to improve their productivity in manufacturing and CAM programming.

  • Master the fundamentals of 2 ½ and 3-axis milling CAM programming.
  • Gain practical experience in CAD modeling and assemblies for manufacturing.
  • Learn how to efficiently set up workpieces, toolpaths, and verify tool motions.
  • Understand CAM programming through real-life scenarios, instructor-led demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

Attendee must cancel 10 business days prior to the class start date in order to receive a full refund. Cancellation requests that are received 5-10 business days prior to the class start date will result in a credit towards a future scheduled training within 12 months of the original course. Cancellations made 4 or less business days prior to the training start date or failure to appear will result in forfeiture of the course fee or an additional fee of $250 will be charged to attend a future training class within 12 months of original training.

Students registered for classes that have 2 or fewer attendees may be required to join the next scheduled class. Students will be notified of this situation a few days in advance.

Rescheduling is allowed on a one time basis only. If you do not attend within 12 months of the original training date, the entire course fee will be forfeited.

Lesson 1: NX CAD User Interface, Roles, WCS, Layers
Lesson 2: Sketching & Sweeping
Lesson 3: Basic Modeling & Hole Features
Lesson 4: Synchronous Modeling

Lesson 5: NX CAM User Interface & Assembly Intro
Lesson 6: CAM Manufacturing Setup & Workflow
Lesson 7: Tools & Holders
Lesson 8: Tool Path Verification, Gouge Check & IPW

Lesson 9: Face Milling & Floor and Wall
Lesson 10: Planar Mill & Planar Profile/Deburr
Lesson 11: Non-Cutting Moves
Lesson 12: Speeds & Feeds

Lesson 13: Plunge Milling & Adaptive Milling
Lesson 14: Cavity Mill & Rest Milling
Lesson 15: Z Level Profile
Lesson 16: Contour Area & Fixed Axis Guiding Curves

Lesson 17: Hole Making
Lesson 18: Post Processing
Lesson 19: Shop Documentation

  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in CAM and CAD modeling.
  • Interactive Learning: The course features a mix of lectures, instructor-led demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.
  • Real-World Applications: Practical exercises simulate real manufacturing environments to solidify your learning experience.
  • Build strong foundational skills in CAM programming for 2 ½ and 3-axis milling.
  • Improve your ability to model and assemble for manufacturing efficiently.
  • Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios, enhancing your problem-solving and production capabilities.
  • Boost your career prospects in manufacturing, CAM programming, and product design by mastering essential CAM techniques.