5-axis simultaneous motion means all five axes move during cutting, enabling complex 3D contour machining. 5-axis positioning (3+2) locks rotary axes at specific angles, then uses standard 3-axis movement. Continuous 5-axis suits complex profiles; positioning 5-axis is better for multi-face prismatic parts.
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Yes, our 5-axis equipment is specifically designed for difficult-to-machine materials. We have extensive experience machining Inconel, titanium alloys, Hastelloy, and other superalloys commonly used in the aerospace and energy industries.
We accept STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, Parasolid, and STL files. For 5-axis projects, STEP format is strongly recommended to preserve complete surface geometry and achieve optimal toolpath generation.
Conventional lathes with live tooling have limited milling capabilities—typically restricted to drilling and light milling. True 5-axis machining centers feature full milling capability, equipped with a C-axis, Y-axis, and multiple tool stations, enabling complex operations such as pocket milling, profile milling, and helical milling on turned components.
Choose 5-axis machining for complex 3D surfaces, deep cavities with small radii, undercuts, or when the highest precision is needed on multi-feature parts. 5-axis excels on impellers, turbine blades, sculptured surfaces, and any geometry requiring simultaneous rotary and linear axis movement.
Standard machined surface roughness is 125 Ra (3.2 µm); finish machining achieves 63 Ra (1.6 µm). Post-processing such as sandblasting or polishing can further improve surface quality.
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