What is 5 Axis CNC Machine?

What is 5 Axis CNC Machine?

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining refers to the process of removing material with high-speed precision machines that make use of a wide range of cutting tools.

Our Company, Holy Precision Manufacturing Co.,Limited,we have advanced CNC machining Centers with more than 50 sets of 3/4/5 axis, CNC turning lathes, CNC drilling lathes, CNC milled machine, stamping machinery, welding equipment and high-educated engineers so that we can meet your demand to make the product according to your drawings or samples. And 5-axis machine helps our work on tighter tolerances to achieve complex geometries

                                                                                         Our 5 axis CNC Machining Center

1. Introduction to 5 Axis Machine

5- axis machining refers to a machine's ability to move a tool or a part in five different axes simultaneously. Basic machining operates on three primary axes, X,Y, and Z; however, a 5-axis CNC machining tool can rotate two additional axes, A and B, which give the cutting tool a multi directional approach.Using a 5-axis CNC machine lets operators approach a part from all directions in a single operation, eliminating the need to manually reposition the work piece between operations.

Our 5 axis Machine GMU-800 cradle turntable adopts European high-end mechanical transmission GTRT technology, which can achieve stronger torque output, higher rigidity, stability and better rotation accuracy than conventional turntable drive.

GTRT Gear Driven Turntable:

Precision control

GMU-800 5 Axis machining center are in microns in the positioning accuracy and weight positioning accuracy.The mechanical accuracy and machining accuracy are ensured through machine tool design, parts optimization, cooling system and sophisticated assembly.

1. High Precision Roller Rail

-High rigidity 45mm roller wire rail, with accuracy up to grade P, providing accurate and stable linear feed motion characteristics

2. Roller Screw Driving and Hollow Cooling Technology

-Effectively restrain the thermal elongation of roller screw rod and ensure stable and long-term machining accuracy

3. Gear Driven A/C Turntable

-Din 5 grade imported precision grinding gear

-Ensure zero clearance, high efficiency and ultra-high rigidity of precise gear transmission

4. Standard linear grating ruler and circular grating

5. Automatic tool measuring device

6. Oil cooling and water cooling controller

2. The Benefits of 5-axis Machining for us

Making the transition to 5-sided machining on a 5-axis CNC machine solves many of the problems our workshops face: finding qualified machinists (the skills gap); excessive setup costs due to inefficiency; and reacting to pressure from our customers, both pricing pressure and delivery pressure. To be blunt, adding a 5th axis saves time and money. Since time is money in our industry, 5-axis makes each part more profitable. It offsets the skills gap issue because we have more machining capabilities with fewer machines – reducing the need for finding and hiring more skilled employees. The technology makes the process more efficient so we will increase our productivity because we’re not wasting time flipping parts because we have a single setup. And we can react to pressure from our customers because our can switch from one job to another quickly and efficiently.

5- axis machining helps in the cost-effective manufacturing of sophisticated design. The advantages of 5-axis machining include as below:

1-Minimized Setup

A 5-axis machine allows us to work on every surface, apart from the clamping area and the bottom. When working on contoured parts or parts that require machining on several faces, we need several setups of the 3-axis machine to achieve the complex geometry through manual rotating; but 5-axis technology completes the job in a single setup, reducing the number of setups and helping us save time.

2-Complex Designs

The additional movement available with 5-axis machining allows us to achieve complex shapes and designs. With the 5-axis machine, we have access to machining angles and arcs that were previously achievable only through multiple setups and a myriad of special fixtures. Ultimately, 5-axis machining eliminates the need to create complex fixtures as we can hold the part once and rotate in a single process to achieve the desired geometry.

3-Rotational Accuracy

Every time we remove a part from a machine, we lose the precise alignment that allows us to achieve superior quality. Unlike 3-axis machining, 5-axis machining improves accuracy by allowing us to complete a task in a single set up, and create multiple and complex shapes without losing the precision required to maintain quality.

4-Faster Material Removal

In 5-axis machining, the cutting tool remains tangential to the cutting surface, allowing for low cycle times, which helps save costs as we remove more material each time the tool passes.

5-Better Surface Finishes

The fourth and fifth axes help us orient and bring the part closer to the cutting tool, allowing us to use a shorter cutting tool, which is less susceptible to vibration at extremely high cutting speeds, helping us achieve a better surface finish. It also saves our time; when using a 3 axis machine, we must make use of very small cuts to achieve a good surface finish, which leads to longer lead times.

3. Application of 5 Axis Machine

5-axis CNC machining saves time and is an ideal choice for manufacturing complex and precision parts, such as parts in the medical, oil and gas and aerospace industries, human body skeleton, automobile engine, mold and industrial equipment and so on.

                                                                        Stainless Steel Parts        Aluminium Parts

                                                                          Aluminium Impeller                 Titanium Parts

                                                                     Aluminium Car engine parts         Aluminium Mould Parts

Holy Precision Manufacturing Co.,Limited ,we will get as much information as possible before deciding whether to apply 3-axis or 5-axis machining. Check the data we collect from our customer for correctness and accuracy. Look at the part closely, and decide if we need a pretest to ensure accuracy. Additionally, do a cost analysis to determine the best machining for the job.