Machine
The Machine section’s options are detailed in the following table.
Option | Details (as configured in Siemens NX) | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
Name | The name of the machine associated with the selected part. | Read only. |
Library reference | The library reference for the machine. | Read only. |
Postprocessor | The postprocessors associated with the Machine. | Read only. Select a Postprocessor from the drop-down. |
Spindle
Jack: from where are these values obtained?
Sahand: Why do the user need to know this? Why would the user change it?
The same reason as in Fusion (Cutting Parameters)
The Spindle section’s options are detailed in the following table.
Option | Details | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
Minimum speed (rpm) | The minimum revolutions per minute of the spindle. | To edit any of the Spindle’s properties:
The values entered here are only specific to this CAM Assist session and do not affect the Machine’s configuration within XXX. |
Maximum speed (rpm) | The maximum revolutions per minute of the spindle. | |
Maximum torque (Nm) | The maximum torque (in Newton-meters) of the spindle. | |
Maximum power (kW) | The maximum power (in kilowatts) of the spindle. |
Feeds
The Feeds section’s options are detailed in the following table.
Jack: why do we need this? Is it not in Siemens NX for the machine?
Option | Details | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
Maximum table feed (mm/min) |  The maximum speed (millimeters per minute) at which the machine's table/workpiece can move along its X, Y, and Z axes. | To edit the table feed:
The values entered here are only specific to this CAM Assist session and do not affect XXX. |