Every shop has work that would benefit from a 5-axis CNC machine because a 5-axis machining center facilitates 5-sided machining. Click the button below to download a simple worksheet that helps you …

To understand machine configurations, it’s important to understand the basic terminology of 5-axis machining centers. If you think in terms of a 3-axis machining center, it has an X-axis, Y-axis, and Z …

Why 5-axis CNC? Productivity! Every machine shop that machines parts on a 3-axis could do so better on a 5-axis machine.

Overview of the dedicated 5-axis machining configurations. Focusing on the Swivel head, trunnion table, and travelling column 5-axis CNC machines

As a CNC Machinist, you know that efficiency matters. That's why Mike Cope wrote The Power of Five: Definitive Guide to 5-Axis Machining.

With a 5-axis machining center, the additional rotary axes will rotate about two of those three primary axes. The axis that rotates about the X-axis is called the A-axis.

Understanding the capabilities and programming on the CNC control on a 5-axis machining center is critical to maximizing the benefits of 5-sided machining.

Apr 29, 2015 · The 5-axis CNC blog offers tips and tricks for machinists & shop owners along with interesting articles and resources about workholding for 5 axis machining

This comprehensive article about 5-axis workholding written by Mark Albert at Modern Machine Shop steps the reader through the pros and cons of each configuration.

The 5-axis CNC blog offers tips and tricks for machinists & shop owners along with interesting articles and resources about workholding for 5 axis machining