5-Axis CNC Machines
The 5-axis machines use a cutting tool that can travel in five directions: X, Y, and Z, as well as A and B, with an additional rotational axis. This technique is ideal when engineers have to manipulate the workpiece from five different sides simultaneously. The best CNC machines available today are 5-axis milling machines, which can produce accurate and sophisticated parts for aerospace items, artificial bones, oil and gas machine parts, titanium pieces, automotive moulds, architectural, medical, and military products.
7-Axis CNC Machines
The 7-axis CNC machines are similar to typical CNC machines, but with the addition of a seventh axis. The 7-axes involved are the top-down, back-front, and right-left, followed by the axes defined by the rotation of the tool head, spinning of the tool, rotation of the part, and movement for clamping, removing, or reclamping the part. Such 7-axis CNC machining centres are capable of performing milling and turning operations, thereby reducing the amount of time spent changing tools and handling workpieces.
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