NX for manufacturing

CAD for NC programming

Quickly prepare 3D models and define job setups for numerical control (NC) programming using integrated computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

Integrate part manufacturing using NX CAD/CAM

NX delivers comprehensive CAD/CAM solutions that streamline the entire manufacturing process—from digital part design and NC programming to the production of high-precision components—all within a single integrated platform.

Explore our advanced CAD tools designed to enhance NC programming efficiency:

Accelerate part model preparation


Leverage synchronous technology to directly modify 3D part models for NC programming by:

  • Closing holes and gaps

  • Copying or moving features

  • Offsetting faces

  • Resizing part features

These advanced design tools enable the creation of efficient toolpaths for machining high-quality parts.
Full associativity with the original CAD data ensures seamless implementation of design and process changes

Drive manufacturing processes using PMI

Capture all part manufacturing requirements with Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI), including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), surface finish, and material specifications.

By leveraging PMI for automated NC programming, you can reduce programming time by up to 90%. PMI drives the selection of operations, tools, and machining tolerances—ensuring that all manufacturing requirements are accurately met

Leverage fully-integrated CAD tools

Quickly prepare and program parts with the latest CAD technology in NX, featuring tools to:

  • Read, repair, and modify CAD data

  • Design workpieces, blanks, and fixtures using solid and surface modeling

  • Build and reuse a library of standard components

  • Create associative engineering drawings with drafting tools

  • Define job setups through assembly and kinematics functions

Connect Manufacturing with Model-Driven Processes

Enable concurrent manufacturing by linking every function—from CAD and CAM to CNC machining and quality inspection—to a single, model-driven part definition.

Associativity ensures seamless management of engineering change orders (ECOs) and guarantees that the correct data is always used in production.

Digitally connect end-to-end part manufacturing processes within an integrated CAD/CAM system to increase efficiency and productivity.

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Cosmos Industrial

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Siemens Digital Industries Software solution drives innovation for leading automotive component manufacturer

Company : Cosmos Industrial

Industry : Automotive & transportation

Location : Vinh Yen and Vinh Phuc, Vietnam

Siemens Software : NX

Siemens Teamcenter Share

Optimize your entire production process with Teamcenter Share, a cloud-based collaboration solution, which seamlessly connects to NX CAM software. Securely communicate and share information with internal and external stakeholders in the cloud.

Connect design, manufacturing and shop floor teams to run more flexible and efficient production.

Learn more about Teamcenter Share for NX CAM

CAD for NC programming