Advantages of five-axis machining

Advantages of five-axis machining

Five-axis machining has high efficiency and high precision, and the work-piece can be completed in one clamping. It is suitable for the processing of modern molds such as auto parts and aircraft structural parts. Five-axis machining is not only used in civilian industries, but also widely used in aerospace, military, scientific research, precision instruments, and high-precision medical equipment industries. It is a high-tech method to make the impossible possible, and it can be done for the processing or production of all spatial surfaces or unusual shapes. It can not only complete the machining tasks of complex parts and industrial products, but also quickly improve the processing efficiency and shorten the processing process.

 

1. Maintain the best cutting and improve cutting conditions

As shown in the figure below, the three-axis cutting mode is on the left. When the tool path moves to the top or the edge of the part, the cutting performance gradually deteriorates. To maintain optimal cutting conditions here, you need to move the turntable. And if we want to completely machine an irregular plane, we have to move the turntable multiple times in different directions with an inclined turntable. It can be seen that 5-axis machining can also achieve better surface quality by avoiding the center line speed of the ball cutter to be 0.

 

2. Time saving | Reduced processing time

A 5-axis CNC machine will help you save a lot of time on a universal machining center. Most CNC job shops make parts that need to be machined on five sides. Five-axis CNC milling will help in getting the job done quickly and efficiently in production. It is a cost-effective solution that accelerates your end product to market.

In 5-axis machining, the tool is used to maintain the vertical state of the complex mold processing surface, which can greatly improve the spindle utilization. The 5-axis machining principle is also suitable for beveled side milling, which eliminates ribbing caused by ball cutters. This results in a more desirable surface quality of the mould, and also reduces the need for manual work to clean the mold surface.

 

3. Improve accuracy | Improve machining accuracy

Through 5-axis machining technology, the problem of multiple repositioning accuracy of the work-piece at complex angles is solved. It not only shortens the time, but also greatly improves the machining tolerance many times. The high cost of making multiple fixtures in the traditional way is also saved. 5-axis machining can process complex parts, such as drilling, taper processing, cavities and recesses on complex surfaces, etc., which cannot be achieved by traditional processing methods most of the time.

 

4. High-quality surface treatment | complex shapes

This type of configuration also helps create surfaces with a high-quality finish.

Another benefit of 5-axis CNC machines is that they can cut complex shapes. Various parts are required for all five axes. The extra movement in this type of arrangement gives room for making angles and arcs. Previously, they required additional setup and unique fixtures.

 

5. High production efficiency

5-axis machining can effectively reduce the machining time and auxiliary time of parts. It has a large spindle speed and feed range, so that the machine has a powerful large cutting capacity. Five-axis machining is entering the era of high-speed machining. The rapid movement and positioning of five-axis machining and high-speed cutting machining reduces the turnaround time of semi-finished products and improves production efficiency and precision.