How to Download Siemens Software from the Swoosh Technologies Customer Portal

Swoosh Technologies' customers get exclusive access to the customer portal. Here customers can download the latest Siemens PLM software. Follow the steps below to register as a user and get started using your software today!

First, you will need to register for an account. Go the Swoosh Technologies website here. Click the link to the customer portal.

Click 'Create new account.'

Fill out the required fields in the customer log-in form and click the Create New Account button at the bottom of the form. A Swoosh Technologies representative will receive your request and activate your account. This is usually accomplished within the same day of the request, but may take up to 72 hours.

You will receive email notification when your account is activated.

Return to the log-in page and enter your log-in information. You will need your username and password.

Click on the Siemens PLM Downloads on the left hand side of the web page.

In the drop down menu, select the desired software version and click Submit.

Locate the software you wish to download and click Link to Patch. Note that there may be separate 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

Remember to log out when finished.

Garrett Koch
Application Engineer
Swoosh Technologies

Packaging machine manufacturer achieves 70 percent reduction in product development time

Uflex Engineering designs better with Solid Edge. The company designs and manufactures printing, packaging and converting machines. The engineering division also achieved significant financial benefits, reduced design errors and rework, delivered more accurate cost estimates and lowered the price of its machines.

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NX How To: Set up the Reuse Library for Custom Symbols

Follow these steps to set up the Reuse Library in NX 9 for custom symbols:

Go to the customer defaults dialog box. 

In the Gateway portion, click Reuse Library, and map the location to your symbol files.

NOTE: The files that contain your symbols must be contained in the folder that you map inside the customer defaults.

Below is a screen shot of the location I have mapped in my defaults file (click the image to enlarge). here you can see the file containing my symbol.

To create a symbol, first right click on the Library where you want your new symbol to reside and click Define Custom Symbol.

The Define Custom Symbol dialog box now appears. Follow these steps to upload a new symbol:

1. Change the folder you wish to store the custom symbol inside.
2. Name the Symbol and name the part in the symbol folder.
3. Select the objects of the symbol.
4. Select the Anchor point to the symbol. The anchor point is the point that controls the placement of the symbol.
5. Finally select the image you wish to display of the symbol. It can be a screen shot of the graphics area or it can be a BMP or JPG file with different resolutions.

Note:  If properly executed your symbol should appear as shown below.

Learn more about NX with training from Swoosh Technologies! View the upcoming courses here.

Brian Brown
Application Engineer
Swoosh Technologies

Material handling systems provider cuts development time 20 percent

Cybernetik Technologies designs better with Solid Edge. Synchronous technology is also credited for cutting costs by 20 percent through higher design accuracy. Design errors dropped by nearly 30 percent and Cybernetik was better able to convey design concepts and wins new customers.

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Wind turbine design accelerated in Europe’s windiest country

With Femap Composite structural engineering consulting firm PlySim achieves 500+ percent modeling improvement for wind turbine blades and expands worldwide contracts. "[Femap] is a tool that will do everything you want at a much lower price compared to its nearest functional competitors," said Malcolm Wadia, director, PlySim.

Learn how here.

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Bakery Equipment Manufacturer Shrinks Design Time 50 Percent

AMF Canada designs better with Solid Edge. With design time down 50 percent, other results included a key reduction and near elimination of sheet metal rework. Assembly times dropped 20 percent and the food processing machinery company was able to meet critical delivery times.

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How to Modify your Post Processor for On Machine Probing in NX 9

What is On Machine Probing?

On machine probing is a measurement technique used on machine tools to use while your part is still in process on the machine.

The machine uses a 2D or 3D probe similar to those found on some CMM’s. The end of the probe sensor that comes into contact with the part is made of hard non-marring material for metals such as a ruby.

The probe contacts the part and records the machine position when the probe sensor is triggered.  Probe positions are recorded on the controller, and the probe point positions may be processed directly after the points are taken or later to obtain meaningful data from the points.  The meaningful data can then be relayed to the operator, quality system, or back for adaptive part processing. Machine tool probes may be obtained through Renishaw or other manufacturers.

Why should you use it?

• Prevents the use of additional CMM’s
• Increases machine tool accuracy
• Ability to buy off part while still fixtured in the machine
• Easily obtain spc data
• Reduce Gage tooling cost
• Faster than traditional measurement and reduces human error

What is required in NX to use it?

• Renishaw Probing hardware installed on machine
• Renishaw Inspection Plus Macros
• NX CAM MACH package 9.0 or higher
• Supported post
• NX CAM on machine probing is supported for both Fanuc and Siemens Sinumerik controllers

View the video below to discover how to modify a post for on machine probing in NX.

Matt Beisel
Application Engineer
Swoosh Technologies