NX CAM Reviews & Product Details

I like NX CAM's adaptive milling controls because they work very well for removing large amounts of material in slots and pockets. The adaptive milling makes the tool path relatively fast, and it's impressive how it puts the least amount of stress on a cutter. I also find the tool path very nice and it's easy to configure. The initial setup was very easy thanks to SIS, making it seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find that making simple geometry easier to pick could be improved, especially for planar milling and driving 2D tool paths. It could be more intuitive to drive a tool with just a line or to pick a surface and have it drive the tool on the line. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about NX CAM is how seamlessly it integrates with CAD. Everything stays associative, so when the design changes, your toolpaths don’t fall apart. Combined with powerful multi-axis machining and reliable simulation, it’s a solid option for complex, high-precision manufacturing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about NX CAM is the steep learning curve—it can feel overwhelming, especially for new users. The interface isn’t always intuitive, and setup can be time-consuming. It’s powerful, but sometimes feels like overkill for simpler machining tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that NX CAM is a professional and comprehensive software, especially with the machine libraries, and the ability to design complex geometries outside of NX CAD. I also enjoy the simple process of selecting the machine tool and simulating how to make the part. Furthermore, although it is professional software, the initial setup was relatively quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many times compatibility with the same Windows systems, a software that often requires more than a good PC to run, also being able to use it on other OS like Mac. I think if it ran on Mac OSX it could be a very good move. There used to be support, today there is no longer any. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate NX CAM for its full control over tool paths and the ability to fully simulate programs before running them. I enjoy the variety of tool paths available, which allows me to program mills, laser cutters, and wire EDM machines all in one place. This means I only need to learn one software to run all the machines I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the lead in paths to be hard to make them do what I want sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user interface is a major plus—it's intuitive and easy to understand. Creating machining models is straightforward, and it helps me complete jobs in less time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

All the features are useful and highly sophisticated, and I don’t see any deficiencies in NX CAM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that NX CAM is integrated into the NX environment, which allows us to reuse models from NX CAD seamlessly. It's also highly customizable through the NX Open API, which is beneficial since we have a lot of custom tools to streamline the process for our specific needs. It simplifies the process and saves time. The initial setup was straightforward for us because of our experience with NX. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes we encounter bugs that are fixed in newer patches, but from time to time this takes relatively much time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The simulation and verification tools are top-tier as well, helping me catch collisions and optimize the G-code before it ever reaches the machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve is steep, and the licensing costs are high, which makes it feel like overkill for small shops or for straightforward 2D/3-axis work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like NX CAM's seamless CAD + CAM integration which makes things smoother for me. Its advanced toolpath capabilities are quite beneficial, and I find the simulation and verification to be excellent. The automation and flexibility it offers are also things I really appreciate. Additionally, I'm able to run simple 2D or 3-axis operations out of the box, and accessing the default tool libraries and basic machining templates is quite convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve is steep, and the user interface can feel complex. The cost is high, and it has significant system performance requirements. Updates and version differences can also be a hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like to use NX total machine bundle. Also smart machine kit module Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Custom tools are not easy to make for Particular use case Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Other than hydraulics and structure modelling, I recently tried robotics for my stewart gaugh platform and it has never been easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Intergrations. I would really appericiate if NX team provides more integration with robotics simulation softwares too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.