4-axis CNC milling machines

The number of axes you need for a machining center depends on the geometry of the part to be machined. Machine tools are most often equipped with 5 axes, but there are also 3-axis and 4-axis machines as well as ones with up to 7 axes. In this section, we will deal with 5-axis machines because they are the most common in the industry. We will go over: 5-axis simultaneous machines 3 + 2 axis machines In a 5-axis machine, the cutting tool moves in the...