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5 Axis CNC Machining

Flourish Legend is equipped with outstanding high-spped 5-axis CNC machining centers in various machining processes such as flat machining, tilt machining, rotary machining, axial cutting, and spiral cutting. As a professional 5 axis CNC horizontal machining center, we offer solutions for precision and complicated 5 axis CNC parts to help customers to achieve efficient production and product innovation, and we are committed to providing reliable 5 axis CNC machining services to be your trusted partner!

5 Axis CNC Machining

What is 5-axis CNC Machining?

5-axis CNC machining is a mode of CNC machine tool machining.


According to ISO regulations, when describing the motion of CNC machine tools, a right-handed rectangular coordinate system is used; the coordinate axis parallel to the main axis is defined as the z-axis, and the rotation coordinates around the x, y, and z axes are A, B, and C respectively. The movement of each coordinate axis can be realized by the workbench or the movement of the tool, but the direction is defined by the movement direction of the tool relative to the workpiece. Usually five-axis linkage refers to the linear interpolation motion of any five coordinates among x, y, z, A, B, and C.


In other words, five axes refers to the three moving axes of x, y, and z plus any two rotation axes. Compared with the common three-axis (x, y, z three degrees of freedom) machining, 5-axis machining means that when processing parts with relatively complex geometric shapes, the machining tool needs to be able to position and connect in five degrees of freedom.


The machine tools used in CNC 5-axis machining are often called five-axis machine tools or five-axis machining centers. 5-axis machining is often used in the aerospace field to machine body parts, turbine parts, impellers, etc. with free-form surfaces. Five-axis machine tools can machine different sides of the workpiece without changing the position of the workpiece on the machine tool, which can greatly improve the machining efficiency of prismatic parts.


5-Axis CNC Machining Technology

  • Complicated 5 axis CNC Parts Machining: Our 5-axis CNC machining service can handle complex part geometries and surfaces, delivering high precision and quality to meet your demands for precision 5 axis machined parts.

  • Improved Production Efficiency: By simultaneously machining on multiple axes, we achieve faster and more efficient 5 axis CNC machining processes, reducing delivery time and enhancing production efficiency.

  • Accuracy and Reproducibility: Our 5-axis CNC machining equipment features highly accurate control systems, ensuring machining precision and reproducibility for consistent quality of every 5 axis part.

  • Wide Range of Applications: Our 5-axis CNC machining services cater to multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and more, meeting diverse requirements for 5 axis part manufacturing.

  • Process Flexibility: With extensive machining experience and expertise, we serve as a 5 axis CNC machining center factory and offer customized solutions to accommodate different machining requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful delivery.


Advantages of Flourish Legend 5-Axis CNC Machining

  • High-precision Processing: Our 5-axle CNC machines can process finely curved surfaces and complex geometries with high precision, ensuring 5 axis CNC machine parts meet strict dimensional and quality requirements. Our 5-axis CNC machining equipment offers superior positioning accuracy and machining control capabilities.

  • Multi-angle Processing: Our technicians simultaneously rotate and tilt the workbench to achieve multiple angles of processing, thereby reducing the need for processes and fixtures, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

  • Efficient Cutting: Our engineers can use CNC 5 axis machining path optimization and intelligent tool path planning to minimize idle time and machining impact, increasing processing speed & efficiency and machining tool wear.

  • Composite Processing: We can combine different machining methods and processing strategies, such as milling, drilling, boring, etc., to achieve the integration of multiple processing operations and improve the comprehensiveness and efficiency of processing.

  • Advanced Simulation and Verification: We use advanced simulation software and process verification technology to simulate the 5 axis CNC machining process in advance and optimize tool paths and parameters to ensure the reliability & accuracy of machining and reduce the scrap rate.


What is the Difference between 3-axis, 4-axis & 5-axis CNC Machining?

a. Three-axis CNC machining

Three-axis CNC milling remains one of the most popular and widely used machining processes. In 3-axis machining, the workpiece remains stationary and the rotating tool cuts along the x, y, and z axes. This is a relatively simple form of CNC machining that can produce products with simple structures. It is not suitable for processing complex geometries or products with complex components.

Since cutting can only be done in three axes, machining speeds may also be slower than four- or five-axis CNC, as the workpiece may need to be manually repositioned to obtain the desired shape.


b. Four-axis CNC machining

In four-axis CNC milling, a fourth axis is added to the motion of the cutting tool, allowing rotation about the x-axis. There are now four axes - x-axis, y-axis, z-axis and a-axis (rotation around the x-axis). Most four-axis CNC machines also allow the workpiece to rotate, which is called a b-axis, allowing the machine to function as both a mill and a lathe.

If you need to drill holes into the side of a part or the curved surface of a cylinder, 4-axis CNC machining is the way to go. It greatly speeds up the machining process and has high machining accuracy.


c. Five-axis CNC machining

Five-axis CNC machining has an extra axis of rotation compared to four-axis CNC. The fifth axis is rotation around the y-axis, also called the b-axis. The workpiece can also be rotated on some machines, sometimes called the b-axis or c-axis.

Due to its high versatility, 5-axis CNC machining is used to manufacture complex precision parts. For example, artificial prosthetics or bone medical components, aerospace components, titanium components, oil and gas machinery components, military products, etc.




5 Axis CNC Machining Parts

5 Axis Machining Of Aerospace Plastic Parts
5 Axis Machining Of Aerospace Plastic Parts
5 Axis Machining Of Nylon Parts
5 Axis Machining Of Nylon Parts
5 Axis Machining Of Peek Plastic Parts
5 Axis Machining Of Peek Plastic Parts
5 Axis Machining Metal Mold
5 Axis Machining Metal Mold
5 Axis Machining Bearing Housing
5 Axis Machining Bearing Housing

The 5-axis CNC machining process involves manipulating the workpiece on five axes simultaneously. This includes three linear axes (X, Y, Z) and two rotational axes (typically labeled as A and B axes). By moving the cutting tool along these multiple axes, intricate and complex geometries can be machined with precision. This capability allows for the fabrication of highly intricate parts and components with minimal setup changes, reducing production time and costs.



Materials for Custom 5 Axis CNC Machining


Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Tool Steel
Mild Steels
Titanium
Copper
ABS
PC
PMMA (Acrylic)
POM
Nylon
MC Nylon
PVC
PEEK
PTFE



Aluminium

Aluminum alloy has good cutting performance and machinability, and is easy to perform CNC machining, cutting, milling, drilling and other process operations. This makes it a material of choice for manufacturing complex parts.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




Stainless Steel

Stainless steel has corrosion resistance and maintains stable performance in harsh environments; high strength, providing good structural strength even with thin thickness; high temperature performance, suitable for work requirements that need to withstand high temperature conditions; others are It has good hygienic and decorative properties and is suitable for application needs in all walks of life.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




Tool Steel

Tool steel has excellent high-temperature and high-speed cutting performance and wear resistance, and can meet various efficient and high-quality machining needs. It is one of the indispensable tool steels in the manufacturing of various mechanical parts.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




Mild Steels

Mild steel is highly machinable and can be cut or drilled efficiently with minimal tool wear. Additionally, this type of material has good corrosion resistance when properly coated. The combination of ductility, strength, mechanical machinability and corrosion resistance make mild steel an attractive choice for many applications in different industries including automotive manufacturing and construction projects.

Tool steel has excellent high-temperature and high-speed cutting performance and wear resistance, and can meet various efficient and high-quality machining needs. It is one of the indispensable tool steels in the manufacturing of various mechanical parts.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




Titanium

Titanium alloy is a material with excellent mechanical properties and high-temperature oxidation resistance. It is widely used in aviation, aerospace, shipbuilding, biomedicine, chemical industry and other fields.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




Copper

Toughness and Plasticity of Copper Copper has good toughness and plasticity and can be machined at high temperatures. It has excellent tensile, bending, cutting and casting properties, and is suitable for rolling, drawing, forging and other machining methods and forming.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




ABS

ABS has excellent impact strength, high mechanical strength, good corrosion resistance and good machining, simple connection, non-toxic and odorless, and excellent chemical properties and electrical insulation properties. Ideal for machining a variety of plastic parts.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




PC

PC material is a polycarbonate plastic with excellent physical and chemical properties and is widely used in various fields. In the PC processing process, choosing high-quality PC materials is the prerequisite to ensure the quality of the finished products. PC materials with uniform color, no impurities, and no bubbles should be selected to ensure that the finished products are beautiful in appearance and stable in quality.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




PMMA (Acrylic)

Acrylic (PMMA) has good transparency, weather resistance, chemical resistance and other characteristics, and is easy to be processed into various shapes. Therefore, acrylic is widely used in home decoration, advertising production, optoelectronics and other fields.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




POM

POM is a thermoplastic engineering plastic with high melting point and high crystallinity. Due to its good properties, POM boards are very suitable for machining on automatic lathes, and are especially suitable for manufacturing precision parts.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




Nylon

Nylon has the most superior comprehensive properties, including mechanical strength, stiffness, toughness, mechanical shock absorption and wear resistance. These properties, coupled with good electrical insulation capabilities and chemical resistance, make nylon a "general-purpose" material used in the manufacture of mechanical structural parts and serviceable parts.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




MC Nylon

MC nylon "replaces steel with plastic and has excellent performance" is extremely versatile. It has many unique properties such as light weight, high strength, self-lubricating, wear-resistant, anti-corrosion, and insulation. It is a widely used engineering plastic and can be found in almost all industrial fields.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




PVC

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




PEEK

PEEK has high tensile strength, bending strength and fatigue strength, as well as excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. These characteristics give PEEK advantages in difficult machining fields such as high-speed cutting and deep hole machining.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece




PTFE

PTFE board has excellent chemical resistance, wear resistance, high temperature resistance, low friction coefficient and excellent insulation properties. The main uses of PTFE boards are sealing materials, insulation materials and barrier materials in chemical, electronic, petroleum, machinery, aviation and other industries.

Machining time: 5 days for proofing, 15-30 working days for large quantities

Machining size:

Thickness x width x length: 1-200mmx1000mmx2000mm, the size can also be customized as required.

Tolerances:+0.125mm(t0.005")

Price: Starting from US$1/item

MOQ: 1 piece



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