Investing in a 5-axis machine tool may seem like overkill to some CNC machine shops. Yet they significantly improve competitiveness and profitability. Here are 7 reasons why you should consider 5-axis machining.
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Five-axis machining is an effective means to reduce setups and increase accuracy for multi-sided and complex parts. The new UMC-750 universal machining center from Haas Automation, Inc., is a cost-effective solution for 5-sided (3+2) and simultaneous 5-axis machining.
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In this video, John Nelson guides us through the Setup, Operation, and Edit modes of the latest graphical user interface of the Haas control. Well worth another look if you haven't seen this yet.
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CNC machine shops that produce highly complex, multi-sided parts for aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and other applications are typically prime candidates for 5-axis machining. However, even if you never work with such complicated parts, a 5- axis machining center may provide greater opportunities for increasing productivity and profitability.
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Many manufacturers who don’t require 5-axis simultaneous machining are missing out on an opportunity to greatly improve productivity and profitability by not investing in a 5-axis machining center. Fact is, although less than 5% of machined parts require 5-axis simultaneous machining, over 60% of parts are only machined on 5 sides, which means they are all excellent candidates for 5-axis machining.
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