What is 5-axis CNC technology? Application of 5-axis machining?

Among the different machining technologies for chip removal that exist, 5-axis machining is one of the most complex.

The 5-axis machining centers have the ability to carry out translations through the X, Y, Z axes; and rotations through two other axes A and B that can be carried out by the table or by the machine head, thus making the tool more accessible to the part to be machined.

There are two work cycles within multi-axis machining:

Cycle 3 + 2: the fourth and fifth axes remain fixed, they only move in the step of a
process to another, while the X, Y, Z axes move simultaneously.
Simultaneous 5-axis cycle: the 5 axes move at the same time, thus reducing the
machining times and a better finish of the piece.

To carry out the multi-axis machining process, it is necessary to have a CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) programming software. Using this software, a program is created in which the different parameters to be taken into account during the manufacture of the part are configured, such as the definition of the tool paths, speeds and machining advances. Once the program is finished, a code is generated and transmitted to the machine, which will automatically carry out all the previously predefined movements.

Among the main applications of this type of machining are the prototyping of parts in the automotive industry, the manufacture of aeronautical components or the machining of molds and high-precision parts.

The purpose of using this type of technology is to achieve a better quality finish and increase productivity, that is, to optimize the manufacturing process. Due to everything detailed above, KANGDING has  5-axis machining center that also has another advantage: high-speed machining, with which optical and high-precision finishes are obtained in the manufacture of prototypes.

What is 5-axis machining?

5-axis machining provides endless possibilities for part sizes and shapes that you can process efficiently. The term "5 axis" refers to the number of directions in which the cutting tool can move. In a 5-axis machining center, the cutting tool moves through the linear X, Y, and Z axes, and rotates about the A and B axes to access the workpiece from any direction. In other words, you can process all five faces of a part in one assembly.

How Does the 5 Axis CNC Machine Work?

It is based on a complex system calculated computationally taking into account the kinematics of the rotational axes of the machine. A 5-axis CNC works in practically the same way as a three-axis CNC (X, Y, Z), except that the table allows you to put the part in an inclined or isometric position, allowing machining in previously impossible ways.

The software that controls the machine is capable of calculating the position in which the planes change, in order to stay localized and synchronized with the coordinates of the center of rotation of the tools. Regarding this, although the movements were first managed as 3 + 2, that is, the three historical axes (X, Y, Z) plus two new alternative axes on the table. New systems have evolved to perform synchronized movements of all axes simultaneously.

WHY 5-AXIS SIMULTANEOUS?

Our simultaneous 5-axis technology expands the limits on the types of geometries of the parts to be machined. By allowing you to produce highly complex components in a single assembly, our 5-axis machines unleash the imaginations of your engineers and redefine your global capabilities.

ADVANTAGES OF 5-AXIS MACHINING

Machining complex shapes in a single setup increases productivity
Save time and money with less preparation of accessories
Increase throughput and cash flow, while reducing lead times
Increased part precision because the workpiece does not travel through multiple workstations
Ability to use shorter cutting tools for high cutting speeds and reduced tool vibration
Achieves superior surface finishes and overall better part quality

A 5 AXIS SOLUTION FOR EVERY APPLICATION

We offer the industry's most advanced and comprehensive selection of 5-axis machine configurations to provide you with the best cost of ownership as well as endless capabilities in part processing.

We make quality in China!

Thanks to the DMU50 5-axis CNC machining center, we have the ability to manufacture aluminum parts, stainless iron, plastics, and we can also machine parts from cast parts.

Lean Manufacturing
We apply the principles of LM to be able to provide the maximum value to our customers, using the minimum resources necessary during the part machining process at KANGDING.


Cad-Cam Software
In addition to our 5-axis CNC and the rest of the CNC machines, we also integrate software to program the processes and guarantee the production of complex parts from the drawing provided by the customer.

Delivery time
At KANGDING we take care of scheduling delivery times with a planning software and, thus, properly projecting machine loads so that you get your parts without any delay.

Shift 24 hours
With the automation granted by the machines, we offer you a continuous service and we guarantee a quick response capacity in the event of unforeseen events. To know more about our machining company in KANGDING, do not hesitate to contact us.

At KANGDING we take the quality of every part we manufacture very seriously. For us it is essential that our clients get a product with the best finish. For this, we carry out all the necessary verifications according to the piece, with a very well-defined quality control available to our clients.