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About NX

NX is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps companies deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

Transform your entire part manufacturing process by using a single, comprehensive computer-aided manufacturing, CAM software.

NX CAM software helps automate NC programming, accelerate machining, and manufacture high-precision parts using advanced toolpath technologies and integrated G-code-driven simulation.

Stay ahead with the NX CAM seamless integration into our wider solution for digital manufacturing. Address the evolving industry needs with a range of software for 3D printing, robotics, production line design and more.

NX CAM boosts your machining productivity

90%

Reduced programming time

Automate NC (numerical control) programming using feature-based machining and modern interactive techniques to save time and standardize processes.

60%

Shorter machining cycles

Generate high-performance machining operations to increase material removal rates, improve surface quality and extend tool life.

70%

Higher part quality

Complete jobs on spec and on time by using one CAD/CAM software to connect part manufacturing  from 3D models to precision machined parts.

A part being machined

Prismatic parts machining

Quickly program prismatic parts using automated programming capabilities to create optimized
milling and turning operations.
A part is created in a mold die electrode machining process

Mold, die and electrode machining

Manufacture micron-level precision tooling with integrated CAD/CAM software, using industry-leading design and machining capabilities.

A manufacturing part being machined

Complex parts machining

Effectively machine the most challenging components using advanced multi-axis operations, using fewer setups and increasing part accuracy.


A computer screen displays a 3D design integrated with a machining simulation in NX CAM, showing a milling machine tool working on a 3D object. The tool sculpts a golden part, with specifications appearing on the right side of the screen.

Postprocessing

Generate production-ready NC programs using cloud-based postprocessing solution with over 1,000 postprocessors and machine digital twins.


3D image of a machine part inspection

Machining simulation

Accurately validate machine tool motions using the integrated G-code-driven simulation, eliminating errors and maximizing machine uptime using few setups, while increasing part accuracy.

NX CAM Multi-Axis & Mill-Turn

Efficiently machine parts on advanced multi-channel, multi-axis machine tools, using one system to prepare part models, design setups and program CNC operations.

NX CAM provides advanced programming capabilities for mill-turn, including: 

  • Turning capabilities
  • 2.5-axis milling capabilities
  • 2.5-, 3- and 4-axis deburring 
  • 4-axis rotary milling 
  • Synchronization manager 
  • In-Process Workpiece 
  • Machining simulation 
  • Postprocessing

How does NX CAM differ from other CAM software?

NX CAM software helps you generate efficient toolpaths, simulate machining operations and output production-ready programs for a wide range of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Additionally, you can prepare part models and define machine setups using the integrated CAD capabilities.

Automated programming

Automatically generate operations for many common features in seconds by using the NX CAM feature-based machining capability.

This automated approach simplifies programming and minimizes manual input, improving productivity by up to 90%.

automated programming in NX CAM

Advanced machining strategies

Manufacture precision parts of any complexity using advanced machining strategies, such as ultra-fast multi-axis roughing and smooth-flowing high-feed rate finishing.

The innovative methods help you improve machined part quality, while reducing cycle time by 60%.

Advanced machining strategies in NX CAM

Cloud-connected tool library

Easily manage and use cutting tools to program your job with a modern, graphic-based library with dynamic tool preview.

Rapidly import tool data from vendor catalogs, eliminating manual input and improving your programming efficiency.

Cloud-connect tool library in NX CAM

Integrated simulation

Digitally validate operations using the integrated simulation. NX accurately simulates the machining process, enabling you to eliminate possible errors and optimize processes before running the program on the actual CNC machine.

Integrated simulation in NX CAM

Postprocessing on the cloud

Generate validated, production-ready programs for your CNC machine tools using Post Hub, a cloud-based postprocessing solution.

It offers over 1,000 postprocessors to generate G-code tailored to the requirements of your machine tool configuration.

Cloud-based postprocessing in NX CAM

Integrated solutions

Use unified capabilities for part manufacturing to increase your productivity. Collaborate efficiently across all stages of the design-to-production process, from CAD and CAM programming to 3D printing and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection programming — all in a single environment.

This integration enables efficient collaboration across all the stages of the product development process.

Integrated solutions in NX CAM
Explore NX X Manufacturing products

Get more details about our wide range of cloud solutions for your specific part manufacturing needs.

NX for manufacturing

NX X Manufacturing Standard

Automate prismatic part programming using CAD/CAM, featuring 2.5-axis milling, hole making, turning, & on-machine probing capabilities and seamlessly integrated with industry-leading CAD tools. powered by cloud technologies.

NX for manufacturing

NX X Manufacturing Advanced

Use advanced 3- and 2.5-axis milling, turning, on-machine probing capabilities among other advanced functionalities. Leverage integrated CAD/CAM tools streamline the preparation & programming of the most demanding freeform parts.

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NX X Manufacturing Premium

Use 5-axis milling, rotary machining, advanced 3- & 2.5-axis milling, turning, on-machine probing capabilities among other advanced functionalities. Optimize complex part machining using powerful multi-axis machining strategies.

NX for manufacturing

NX X Manufacturing Value Based Licensing

NX X Manufacturing add-ons are delivered exclusively using our innovative Value Based Licensing model, providing a cost-effective solution. Expand the capabilities of your NX X Manufacturing solution with powerful add-ons.

NX AM Fixed-Plane

NX AM Fixed-Plane provides build tray setup, basic support geometry (block, line and point) creation, and the build processor framework, which supports build processors for a wide variety of additive manufacturing (AM) equipment.

NX AM Multi-Axis

Provides an interface to multi-axis and hybrid additive machines. This includes important functions, such as model decomposition and 3D path generation.