Smart Machine Kit Solutions
User Documentation
DMG NVX5100 2ndGen
Mitsubishi
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Requirements............................................................................................................................ 1
3. Contents................................................................................................................................... 1
4. SMKS Installation...................................................................................................................... 1
4.1. One Click Installation.......................................................................................................... 1
4.2. Manual Installation of Machine Kits...................................................................................... 3
4.3. Device Installation.............................................................................................................. 4
5. Kinematic Information............................................................................................................... 4
6. SMKS Structure......................................................................................................................... 5
7. Disclaimer................................................................................................................................. 5
8. Contact..................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Introduction
This document helps with the understanding and installation of the Smart Machine Kit Solutions
(SMKS) in your environment.
It explains the workflows, and shows the power of NX CAM's Machine Code Based Simulation.
The Smart Machine Kit Solutions is a modern approach for NX CAM users to accurately validate and
generate production-ready NC programs.
The package includes the machine kinematics model, integrated postprocessor and CSE driver to
simulate the NC codes and validate the machining processes using the digital twin of your machine
setup.
The Postprocessor is based on Post Configurator with library version 5.5.8.
Machine Code Based simulation allows users to visualize and analyze the NC programs before running
them on the actual machine. It helps identifying errors with the NC codes, detect collisions, with
important time savings, and overall efficiency improvement to the manufacturing process.
2. Requirements
• NX1980 and newer versions.
• Additional SMKS licensing is required:
- NX Smart Machine Kit Solutions 3 Axis - NX30708
- NX Smart Machine Kit Solutions 4 Axis - NX30709
- NX Smart Machine Kit Solutions 5 Axis and Complex - NX30713
• Post Configurator Full license NX31440 is required to edit or configure postprocessor TCL file.
NOTE: Users can download and test the Smart Machine Kit Solutions (SMKS) without having the
above licenses which will work for a single operation only rather than a program group having multiple
operations.
3. Contents
• CSE Driver
• Documentation
• Graphics
• Postprocessor
• Sample part
NOTE: CSE driver and Graphics folders are not supplied for SMKS Postprocessor only options.
4. SMKS Installation
4.1. One Click Installation
One click installation option is available from the NX2007 version. However, Steps 1 to 3 are not
required from NX2212 and newer versions.
Step Description
1. File->Utilities->Early Access Feature.
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2. Type “posthub” in Find box. Change the State from “Off” to “On” by right click on the “Off”.
3. Restart NX if needed.
4. Open any NX CAM part file, select a program group or an operation, and click the postprocess
button.
5. Select the “Browse Online for a Postprocessor” options.
6. In the Post Hub page, tick SMKS filter option, and click on Apply Filter.
7. Click the Download button of the selected SMKS.
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8. Select “Open Sample Part” to install the machine and open the sample part. However,
selecting “Install Machine” will install the machine in your local installation directory.
NOTE: You can also use the Machine Tab from the NX2212 version.
4.2. Manual Installation of Machine Kits
Step Description
1. Download the package from Post Hub (https://posthub.sws.siemens.com/#/kits).
It is recommended to use Chrome or Firefox to install the machine kit.
Example: DMU 50 TTBC S840D - SMKS.zip downloaded from Post Hub
2. Unzip the downloaded file.
3. Open NX Machine Tool Builder and select Import Machine Kit.
4. Choose the *.mtk file from the unzip file.
5. Click OK.
6. Machine kit is installed into the MACH\resource\library\machine\installed_machine.
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4.3. Device Installation
NOTE: This step is applicable if there are devices available in the Smart Machine Kit.
Step Description
1. Open add_to_device folder and copy the content of the graphics folder into the
Mach\resource\library\device\graphics directory.
2. Open add_to_device_database.dat and copy the content to device_database.dat at the end of
the list.
3. Add the entries to the device_database.dat and save the file.
5. Kinematic Information
Machine Mode MILL
Machine Type 4_axis_table
Spindle Axis 0.000000, 0.000000, 1.000000
X Travel 1050 mm
Y Travel 530 mm
Z Travel 510 mm
4th Axis Leader: A
Has Limit: No
Axis Vector: -1.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000
5th Axis N/A
Supported Circular Move Output: IJK
Functionality Output Suffix: ptp
Feedrate Settings: Value
Output High Speed Machining Code: Off
Home Position: 0.000000 mm, 0.000000 mm, 0.000000 mm
Clamp Fourth Axis: M10
Unclamp Fourth Axis: M11
Plane Output Supported: N/A
Plane Output: N/A
TCPM Output Supported: N/A
TCPM Mode: N/A
Turn-Mill N/A
Functionality
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6. SMKS Structure
Name Location
Machine Kit MACH\resource\library\machine\installed_machines\
DMG_NVX5100_2ndGen_RTA_Mitsubishi
Postprocessor [Machine Kit]\postprocessor
Sample Part [Machine Kit]\sample_part
NC Output [Machine Kit]\documentation
7. Disclaimer
Before using the generated NC output of this post processor, you must make sure it fits your machine
and setup. The author of this post processor is not liable for any damages or harm resulting of
insufficient or validation or customization of this post processor or its output.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about any of the contents in this document, please contact
[email protected].
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