NX CAD CAM
Hands-on NX CAD CAM tutorials, guides and career insight from the team that teaches it.
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NX CAM Essentials Beginners Guide Episode 6: Cavity Mill and 3-Axis Contouring
Episode 6 of NX CAM Essentials covers Cavity Mill and Fixed Axis Contour operations — the core 3-axis machining strategies for complex mold, die and automotive component machining in Siemens NX.
18 Jun 2026
Siemens NX CAD Foundation to Expert – Episode 5: Assembly Design, Sheet Metal & Engineering Drawings
Episode 5 of the ABC Trainings NX CAD Foundation to Expert series covers assembly constraints, sheet metal flat patterns, and production-ready 2D drawing extraction — the hands-on skills Bajaj Auto, Skoda VW, and Endurance Technologies test in every design engineering interview.
2 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 6: Sketching & 2D Constraints — The Foundation of Precise 3D Modeling
Every 3D feature in Siemens NX starts with a sketch. Episode 6 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series covers the Sketch environment comprehensively — geometric constraints, dimensional constraints, over- and under-defined sketches, and the best practices that prevent modeling failures at every stage that follows.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 7: Extrude & Revolve — Core 3D Modeling Commands Mastered
Extrude and Revolve are the foundation of 3D modeling in Siemens NX — and Episode 7 of ABC Trainings' series goes far deeper than the basics. From offset profiles and draft angles to multi-body extrusions and bi-directional revolves, this episode builds the modeling habits that separate professionals from beginners.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 8: Sweep, Loft & Blend — Complex 3D Shapes in Siemens NX
Episode 8 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series tackles the modeling commands that let you create complex, organic shapes: Sweep Along Guide, Loft Between Sections, and Blend operations. These three tools together handle the majority of shapes that simple Extrude and Revolve cannot.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 9: Boolean Operations & Pattern Features in Siemens NX
Episode 9 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series covers two of the most productivity-multiplying features in Siemens NX: Boolean operations (Unite, Subtract, Intersect) and Pattern Features (Rectangular, Circular, Mirror). These aren't flashy — but every experienced design engineer uses them every single day.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 10: Assembly Design, WAVE Linking & Digital Mock-Up
Assembly design is where individual parts come together into a working product — and Episode 10 of ABC Trainings' NX CAD series covers it comprehensively. From assembly constraints and component positioning to WAVE geometry linking and digital mock-up (DMU) clash detection, this episode covers what design teams use every day.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 11: Advanced Surface Modeling — Freeform & Class-A Surfaces
Surface modeling is where NX CAD separates generalists from specialists. Episode 11 of ABC Trainings' series covers Studio Spline, Through Curves Mesh, freeform shaping, and Class-A surface quality checks — skills that automotive exterior designers, product designers, and consumer goods engineers need every day.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 12: Sheet Metal Design — Flanges, Bends & Flat Patterns
Episode 12 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series covers the Sheet Metal Design module — creating sheet metal parts with flanges, bends, corner reliefs, and generating flat patterns for laser cutting and stamping. A critical skill set for engineers targeting auto, HVAC, and consumer durables companies.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 13: Engineering Drawings, GD&T & Drafting in Siemens NX
Episode 13 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series covers the NX Drafting module — creating engineering drawings from 3D models, applying GD&T tolerances, generating BOMs, and producing factory-ready documentation. Essential for anyone targeting a design or production engineering role.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 14: Advanced Design Workflows for Automotive & Aerospace
Episode 14 of ABC Trainings' NX CAD series goes industry-deep — covering the exact workflows that Bajaj Auto, Tata Technologies, and Skoda VW use in their design departments. If you've been learning NX for jobs in automotive or aerospace, this is where it clicks.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 15: Rendering, Visualization & Building Your Design Portfolio
Episode 15 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series brings it all together — photorealistic rendering, motion visualization, and a structured five-project portfolio plan that gets you shortlisted. Here's everything you need to finish strong and land that design engineer role.
1 Jun 2026