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Manual impeller manufacturing in NX

CAM, 4 axis mill-turn
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series "Impeller manufacturing" NX CAM training 3-5 axis
NX CAM multi-axis has a potential to save
resources by making complex parts in 4 axis "Impeller manufacturing" NX CAM training 3-5 axis
instead of 5 axis. This example shows the Manual impeller manufacturing in NX CAM
process for making a CNC toolpath for an Manual impeller manufacturing, 3 axis roughing in NX CAM
impeller on a mill-turn machine (with Manual impeller manufacturing in NX CAM, 5 axis
simultaneous 4 axis). It will be useful for (semi)finish
practicing skills in multi-axis milling and for
Manual impeller manufacturing in NX CAM, 4 axis mill-turn
CNC programmers who support mill-turn
machines.
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Acknowledgement: Thanks to Mech Kamalraj for providing the model

model..
Why replace 5 axis with 4 axis.

Quite many geometries, which are made in 5axis can actually be made in 4 axis. In case it is a complex turn-mill part
(like impeller) it can make sense to manufacture it in one single setup on a turn-mill machine. This can replace the (quite
commonly used) process, when the workpiece is done on a lathe and then is sent to 5 axis milling machine. The
possibility to select methods, gives more flexibility in production planning, that potentially can result in savings.
“Interpolate vector” gives flexible axis

definition.
Here I describe the method, which is mainly based on the use of Interpolate vector axis position. It involves quite a lot of
manual work and requires basic understanding of multiaxis. Technique is similar to what was shown in previously for 5
axis, with some corrections for 4 axis. Roughing is done similar to 3 axis rouging tutorial.
Step-by-step instruction.
In my example of 5 axis I was defining the vector to be perpendicular to view. In this case we do it in the same way, but
we only rotate model in 4 axis. Normally the rotation axis of a turn-mill part is Z.
Use F8 to align the view

Use axis rotation (put mouse to the right or left side when rotation is on)
Check the model.

First of all, rotate the model around Z axis, and find out if all zones are reachable on 4 axis machine.
Define Surface area parameters

Start a new multi-axis operation with Surface Area drive method
Specify the Drive surface
The selected surface is shown with yellow
Specify the Cut direction

Set the method Cut Pattern to Zig
Press Display under Preview (the preview should look similar to one on the picture)
Press OK
Defining multi-axis options.

The projection vector can be kept as Tool Axis (default)
Set the axis to Interpolate vector (Interpolate vector dialog opens)
Rotate the model around the Z axis until you see that a zone next to the vector will not cause the collision
Repeat the actions for all system vectors

If required, add new points and set directions (for this impeller I needed 2 more)
Set Interpolation method to Smooth

Press OK
Generate the operation
Video.
Coming soon.
Conclusion.
In case the correct rotation is followed, the operation would perform the correct 4 axis movements.
When making similar geometry, consider the following:
In some impeller geometries, you can reach all areas in 4 axis, but you would require a smaller tool (compared to 5
axis). That means that sometimes 5 axis operations are more productive.
The surface finish can be worse (again, compared to 5 axis), because in many cases 4 axis would not allow keeping
a constant angle to the surface.
Did you experience problems when moving from 5 to 4 axis? In what kind of parts?
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alpopkov
March 31, 2015 at 4:23 pm
Hello Andres,
I was doing impellers on Hermle C40 with Heidenhain controller, some time ago. Covered the 4 axis impellers when
delivering multiaxis training to a customer. Not sure I member which turn-mill machine was used.
For postprocessors I can recommend the free materials here:
http://community.plm.automation.siemens.com/t5/Tech-Tips-Knowledge-Base-NX/tkb-p/open_forum_1%40tkb/label-
name/postprocessors?labels=postprocessors
There is also a Siemens training for NX postbulder, but it have to be purchased from them.
In general, I can recommend ordering a postrocessor from a well trusted Siemens partner in your area.
Hope it can help you.

Alexander.
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andres
March 30, 2015 at 9:17 pm
so what about post process? what kind of machine you have? , do you have tutorial about nx postbuilder?
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28/06/2019 Manual impeller manufacturing in NX CAM, 4 axis mill-turn - CAD road

  3-axis  Manual impeller manufacturing in NX CAM, 4 axis mill-turn

Manual impeller manufacturing in NX

Acknowledgement: Thanks to Mech Kamalraj for providing the model

Why replace 5 axis with 4 axis.

“Interpolate vector” gives flexible axis

Use F8 to align the view

Check the model.

Define Surface area parameters

The selected surface is shown with yellow

Specify the Cut direction

Defining multi-axis options.

Repeat the actions for all system vectors

Set Interpolation method to Smooth

When making similar geometry, consider the following:

Hope it can help you.

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