NX - CAM Machine Control -->Motion Output Section

[wrightce16]

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

 

[markrief]

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

 

[wrightce16]

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

 

[markrief]

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

 

[wrightce16]

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.

 

[markrief]

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


Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software

 

[wrightce16]

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?

 

[wrightce16]

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.

 

[markrief]

You're welcome - glad you figured it out.

Mark Rief
NX CAM Customer Success
Siemens PLM Software