Introduction to Basic Knowledge Points of Five Axis CNC Machining

Five axis machining provides infinite possibilities for the dimensions and shapes of parts that you can effectively process. The term ‘five axes‘ refers to the number of directions in which the cutting tool can move. On a five axis machining center, the tool moves along the X, Y, and Z linear axes and rotates along the A and B axes to approach the workpiece from any direction. In other words, you can handle all five sides of the part in one setup.

The advantages and uses of five axis machining are diverse.

Processing cluttered shapes in a single setting to improve productivity

Prepare with fewer fixtures to save time and money

Improve throughput and cash flow while shortening delivery times

Higher part accuracy because the workpiece will not move across multiple workstations

Being able to use shorter cutting tools to achieve higher cutting speeds and less tool vibration

Achieve outstanding surface smoothness and overall better part quality

Five axis machining usage

Five axis machining can be used for many purposes, for example, fine five axis CNC milling of aluminum 7075 is used for aircraft parts. We are a professional manufacturer of 7075 aluminum aircraft parts with fine five axis CNC milling, mainly used in the aerospace and aircraft industries. We can process various chaotic shaped parts through five axis machining and five axis milling, saving time and money. We have fewer fixture preparations and higher part accuracy.