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The Wild Speed Trick Behind Big‑Planet, Small‑Sun Gear Trains
In a previous post regarding creating an epicyclic gear system using a layout a slow epicycle was created and animated. This one is faster.
14 hours ago


How to create an Epicyclic gear train driven by a layout
In this video we create and animate an epicyclic gear train, then animate it. We also show you how to drive it using the product interface command.
2 days ago


How to Gear up for Success
Using the "Animation Designer", models of gears and gear ratios can be easily modeled and analyzed.
3 days ago


How to create a parametric model of a yolk
A number of modeling commands are quilted into a technique that enables the creation of a difficult geometry.
4 days ago


How to create an arrangement in NX 2506 - "new functionality"
The "Apply to Used" command is no longer available. In order to create new arrangements in NX 2506 one must use a new technique. Please watch, like and subscribe.
5 days ago


The Assembly Cut for a Large Ring Assembly
The assembly cut feature in Siemens NX allows you to manipulate geometry in a way that affects only the assembly, simplifying the process of creating cuts without altering individual components.
6 days ago


How to save tons of time with NX Assembly Component Groups
If you want to save a huge amount of time working on NX assemblies in NX 2506 use component groups. It enables you to open only what you need and leave the rest of the assembly unloaded. This can save hours.
7 days ago


How to use the "Label as Modeling Component"
In this video we explore how to use the new command called "Label as Modeling Component"
Mar 12


Steve Get's Schooled in NX Machining
In this video, Steve begins to learn NX machining - Taught by an expert.
Mar 11


How to make a model that automatically updates using the Chain Belt command.
Using the Animation package and the wave geometry linker
Mar 10


How to use VSA Tolerance Stack Up Analysis - (the concept)
VSA tolerance stackup analysis is a powerful tool for evaluating how manufacturing variations can impact product assembly and quality.
Mar 9


How to use the Assemble command to increase your level of NX joy
In this video we use the Assemble command in NX 2506 to put together a set of pullies - big fun!
Mar 8


How to create a Blobject Using Realize Shape NX
Using Realize Shape, class A surfaces are easy to create. Using a variety of other tools one can create an very impressive "Blobject".
Mar 7


The Tale of the Boolean in NX2506
n NX2506, Boolean operations now support sheet bodies in both the Subtract and Intersect functions.
Mar 6


Rectangles Galore with NX 2506
Using NX 2506 one may create rectangles of three different types - and lock width and reference.
Mar 5


NX Define Deformable Parts - New Method
There's a new way of defining deformable parts that needs a bit of explanation.
Mar 4


Model Based Design for Data Users.
MBD in NX makes it easy to create, manage, and automate PMI, keeping things consistent and accurate for downstream work like manufacturing and quality checks.
Mar 3


Amazing NX Trace Curves
In Siemens NX, the trace curves command in the Animation Designer allows users to create a path of a point that traces along a reference surface.
Mar 2


How to extrude a profile like no bodies business
Using a fairly new ability in the extrusion feature, an angled fire tree is created.
Mar 1


Using NX with AI to Crash Two Waves Together
Using AI, we used NX to create a model of two waves colliding.
Feb 28
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