Five-Axis
What Does 5-Axis Machining Look Like to You?
Just because a machine offers five axes of movement, doesn’t mean they all have to be moving at once to take advantage of them.
Read MoreSeven-Axis Deep-Hole Drilling Machine Also Performs Milling
Unisig will display its USC-M series of seven-axis deep-hole drilling and machining centers including the USC-M38, with a nominal drilling depth of 59.1", and the USC-M50, with a drilling depth of 72".
Read MoreVideo: Think Twice Before Reaching for That Ballnose
Another type of tool engages comparatively more of the work to facilitate larger stepovers for improved efficiency and surface finish in five-axis finishing operations.
WatchThe Subtle Clue That a Spindle Is About to Fail
A shop that regularly replaces its spindles found the indicator predicting when this replacement would be needed.
Read MoreMachining Centers Maintain Rigid, Stable Performance
This month’s curation of products focuses on a diverse variety of machining centers.
Read MoreMarch 2016 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on horizontal, vertical and five-axis machining centers.
Read MoreMaking the Move to Five-Axis
After the recession, Vineburg Machining Inc. started taking on challenging medical work, which meant taking up five-axis machining. Machinery from Haas helped cut scrap, reduce processing time and improve quality.
Read MoreFive-Axis Machining Complements Additive Manufacturing
Intricate components made through laser melting go directly to a five-axis machine as part of a service combining additive and subtractive processing.
Read MoreFive-Axis Demands a Talented Supporting Cast
This mold manufacturer’s choice of workholding, programming and cutting tool technology helped maximize the time available to navigate the challenges of getting used to its first-ever five-axis machining center.
Read MoreSmaller Machining Center Maintains High Volumetric Accuracy
DMG MORI has extended the high-precision machining centers in its Dixi series to include the smaller Dixi 125 for workpieces with diameters ranging to 1,250 mm.
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