cnc machining parts with 4th and 5th axis

5-Axis Machining vs. 3+2 Axis Machining
5-axis machining offers three linear axes and two rotational axes that work simultaneously to achieve complex surface machining. The 3+2-axis machining offers a 3-axis milling process, with two additional axes to rotate the hold tool in a fixed position as opposed to manipulating it repetitively during the machining process.

A 5-axis machine helps you work on tighter tolerances to achieve complex geometries while a 3+2 system allows you to hold your less complex parts in positions that allow better access to the features.

Benefits of 5-axis Machining
5-axis machining helps in the cost-effective manufacturing of sophisticated design. The advantages of switching to 5-axis machining include:

Minimized Setup
A 5-axis machine allows you to work on every surface, apart from the clamping area and the bottom. When working on contoured parts or parts that require machining on several faces, you need several setups of the 3-axis machine to achieve the complex geometry through manual rotating; 5-axis technology completes the job in a single setup, reducing the number of setups and helping you save time.  

Complex Designs
The additional movement available with 5-axis machining allows you to achieve complex shapes and designs. With the 5-axis machine, you have access to machining angles and arcs that were previously achievable only through multiple setups and a myriad of special fixtures. Ultimately, 5-axis machining eliminates the need to create complex fixtures as you can hold the part once and rotate in a single process to achieve the desired geometry.

Rotational Accuracy
Every time you remove a part from a machine, you lose the precise alignment that allows you to achieve superior quality. Unlike 3-axis machining, 5-axis machining improves accuracy by allowing you to complete a task in a single set up, and create multiple and complex shapes without losing the precision required to maintain quality.

Faster Material Removal
In 5-axis machining, the cutting tool remains tangential to the cutting surface, allowing for low cycle times, which helps save costs as you remove more material each time the tool passes.

Better Surface Finishes
The fourth and fifth axes help you orient and bring the part closer to the cutting tool, allowing you to use a shorter cutting tool, which is less susceptible to vibration at extremely high cutting speeds, helping you achieve a better surface finish. It also saves you time; when using a 3 axis machine, you must make use of very small cuts to achieve a good surface finish, which leads to longer lead times.  

Why Choose Bergek
professional custom CNC Machining Parts Manufacturer in China

* Guangdong Aluminum Application Precision Technology Co, Ltd was established in 2012 and has over 10 years experience of in researching. developing and manufacturing CNC Machining Parts
* We have the recognition of famous brand customers all over the world
* Our company has more than 200 professional employees and over 10000 sqm modern factory area
* Our products own many patents and quality system certifications ISO 9001
* Our products own many patents and quality system certifications ISO 9001 is over 250,000 tons, exported to over 120 countries.