So you’re considering buying a 5-axis machining center? A lot of shops are moving that way these days, and for good reason. Five-axis machining is a more efficient way to produce a wide range of work, ...

Five-axis machining technology has grown increasingly capable over the years, but there still have been drawbacks that made some shops think it was out of their reach. And to be fair, there have been ...

The K3X 8 Five high-speed milling centers are recommended for roughing and finishing in five axes simultaneously, and on five faces. The French machine tool builder Huron Graffenstaden SAS is offering ...

The DMU Ultrasonic 65 MonoBlock (shown here) and Lasertec 65 Shape are designed with a small footprint but a large opening for oversize workpieces, and work table that tilts in two directions. DMG ...

EdgeCAM 10.5 includes simultaneous four and five-axis machining for parts such as camshafts and blades, as well as for swarf-cutting of tapered walls. A simulator accurately models the machine tool ...

Implementing 5-axis machining can be a game-changer for aerospace, but success hinges on the right tools. This webinar provides a practical guide to the benefits of 5-axis machining, its software, and ...

“With this new 5-axis machine, we can perform further post-processing on almost all the composite components we make,” says Marcel Gillis, CEO of Refitech. “That was a long-held wish of us and our ...

The U5-3000 Universal Machining Center from MAG, Erlanger, Ky. (www.mag-ias.com), is a five-axis, five-side contouring machine for accurately cutting complex parts out of aluminum and composites. It ...

Makers and hobbyists searching for a five axis desktop CNC machine might be interested in the Pentamill a new milling machine launched by a Kickstarter offering precise five axis machining at an ...

A new CAM software suite covers traditional, advanced, production, free-form, and free-form five-axis levels for programming multifunction lathes, Swiss-style lathes, and mill-turn machine tools.

[Reiner Schmidt] was tired of renting an expensive 5-axis CNC head for projects, so he decided to build his own. It’s still a work in progress, but he’s made remarkable progress so far. The project is ...