Why Five-Axis Machining?
Sponsored ContentThere are several perks to taking advantage of today’s five-axis machining technology. So, what holds job shops back from upgrading? Here are some of the justifications. (Sponsored Content)
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Some people mistakenly think five-axis technology is only for the most complex parts. While it certainly excels at that, a significant majority of the applications are simply used to enable the machining of five sides of a workpiece in a single setup.
With three-axis machining, jobs might require two, three or more setups to get at all the features of the part. With the done-in-one approach, those additional setups are eliminated in addition to potential for error each time you reposition a part.
The justification for a five-axis machine on these grounds is simple, with dramatic reductions in total setup, machine time and reduced fixturing…READ MORE.
