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Improved real-time feedback
accelerates design and minimizes
rework
Facet body hole filling enables fast
data prep by snipping out bad
areas and filling.
NXSupporting re-use initiatives. The re-use library navigation tool in NX has been extended to support
Process Studio Wizards from simulation. In addition to this the re-use library now allows features and
copied geometry to be quickly stored for future use.
To further streamline the selection and placement of fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, washers), NX has
implemented a knowledge-enabled method that automates the workflow required to select and insert
standard fastener sets.The system automatically selects individual component parts based on clamping
length and diameter along with compatible mounting features and inserts together with the fastener
assembly. This significantly increases productivity by enabling users to create bolted connections within
an assembly and standardize on fastener usage within the company – as well as select the right
component (by mounting feature pairs).
Geolus integration. To facilitate more effective ad hoc shape searching, NX 6 provides embedded access
to search any Geolus®software databases that may be present.This searching can be based on
geometry characteristics such as size and shape, or the user can create some core base geometry that
forms the basis for the shape search function. Geolus search results can include NX parts, JT data or
data from other systems such as SolidWorks and CATIA.
When a matching design is found, it can be brought into the NX 6 session and investigated for design
suitability. SolidWorks data can now be opened directly via the integrated SolidWorks translator.
The integration of Geolus removes the need to exit NX to perform shape searching and encourages
the re-use of component geometry, significantly reducing design time and creation of duplicate
components.
NX 6 industrial design and styling
Immediate feedback when creating freeform shapes. For industrial design and styling, NX 6 includes many
productivity enhancements to the curve and surface geometry creation toolset. Having immediate
feedback improves productivity when designing complex shapes. With these improved styling tools,
NX 6 offers 40 percent more styling options and completes designs 20 percent faster than a leading
dedicated surface design tool.
Faster reverse engineering from faceted geometry. NX 6 makes facet work easier, enabling users to employ
millions of polygons (20-30 million) found in some of the most demanding applications by using JT for
the underlying facet body architecture.This effectively removes limitations of data size and enables the
reverse engineering of a complete product.The performance gains increases speed and efficiency of
features and workflows by 50 percent.
User interface tailored for the designer. As described above NX 6 full-screen mode with its customizable
user interface significantly enhances the design experience, especially for industrial design and styling.
Benchmarks have shown that the new full-screen look appeals to designers who are currently using
niche tools.This makes NX an acceptable choice for industrial design not just in terms of functionality
but in terms of user interaction and appeal.
Faster, simpler geometry analysis. To help designers evaluate and optimize the functional and aesthetic
quality of geometry, NX 6 introduces time-saving tools and workflows for surface analysis.The deviation
gauge color map has significantly improved performance and, by supporting for trimmed surfaces, the
map provides better “real-time” feedback during the styling and reverse engineering workflow and
delivers up to 75 percent performance improvement. |