There are plenty of reasons to take advantage of today’s five-axis machining technology. First, it gives you access to all five sides of a prismatic workpiece. If for no other reason than being able ...
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, ...
The design complexity and surface finish requirements of many high-value aerospace components are compelling arguments for investing in 5-axis machining technology. The 5-axis CNC machine tool is a ...
There’s a certain class of parts that just can’t be made on a standard 3-axis mill, nor with a 3D printer or a lathe. These parts — weird screws, camshafts, strange gears, or simply a shaft with a ...
Makers and hobbyists that enjoy building electronic projects may be interested in this pocket sized open source CMC 3-axis drawing robot called the Piccolo that can draw pictures up to 50mm square.
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 ...
If Obi-Wan Kenobi was a cylinder head designer, he'd have a Haas five-axis CNC machine in his basement. Although his Jedi starfighter clearly makes use of a propulsion system much more advanced than a ...