What is 5-axis turn-milling service?

The 5-axis turn-milling service or the five-axis mill-turn machining technology is representative of multi-axis machining technology. The five-axis mill-turn center is the carrier of the five-axis turn-milling technology. The main function of the five-axis turning-milling center is turning, and it integrates functions such as milling and boring. It has at least three linear feed axes and two circumferential feed axes and is equipped with an automatic tool change system. This mill-turn composite machining center is developed on the basis of a three-axis turning center, which is equivalent to a composite of a turning center and a machining center. It is a composite machining technology developed in the 1990s. This 5-axis mill-turn machining center integrated modern advanced control technology, precision measurement technology and advanced machining technology of CAD/CAM application technology, on the basis of traditional mechanical design technology and precision manufacturing technology.

The advanced nature of the five-axis turning and milling center is reflected in its design concept. In the usual mechanical processing concept, the processing of a part can range from one or two processes to hundreds of processes. It needs to be processed by multiple types of equipment, and the tools and fixtures must be prepared in advance. Secondly, the tools and angles of the five-axis machining center can be adjusted at any time during the machining process, which can avoid the obstruction of other tools and complete all machining at one time. This will minimize multiple clamping so that the parts can be finished in one clamping, and avoid repeated positioning errors caused by multiple clamping. This 5-axis mill-turn machining could complete all or most of the processes in one clamping, then realize the leap from compound processing to complete processing.

The advanced concept of 5-axis turn-milling service is to improve product quality and shorten the product manufacturing cycle. Therefore, this technology has considerable advantages in the application of automation equipment, medical treatment, communications, automobiles and some civilian industries, especially in the processing of some complex-shaped special-shaped parts.

How do you machine parts with 5 axes?

5-axis machining centers are commonly used in high-end manufacturing as highly automated and intelligent machining machines. 5-axis machining centers are suitable for machining free-form parts, turbine parts and impellers on aircraft ships. We can find that the workpieces suitable for 5-axis machining centers have the characteristics of high surface cation and are difficult to shape in one clamping. Therefore, the 5-axis machine can machine different sides of the workpiece without changing the position of the workpiece on the machine. Improve the efficiency of machining prismatic parts.

Five-axis machining centers have three moving axes X, Y, Z, and any two rotary axes. In contrast to conventional three-axis machining centers, the five-axis linkage technology of five-axis machining centers is used for machining workpieces with complex geometries. The tool can be positioned and operated at five degrees of freedom.

Five-axis machining centers are a particularly effective machine for machining faces, boxes and complex cavities. It has a significant impact on a country's aerospace, military research, precision equipment, automotive parts, and high precision medical devices.

Benefits of 5 axis CNC machining services

Significant reduction in processing time

5 axis CNC machining helps save more time than other traditional types. Most CNC shops make parts that must be machined on five sides. 5-axis CNC machining helps to get the job done efficiently and quickly in production. Individual setups also require a little, which saves both money and time. The final product reaches the market faster in this way. The best precision 5-axis machining factory in China.

Surface finish quality

This configuration helps create surfaces with a better finish. The parts are positioned relatively close to the cutting tools in the 5-axis CNC machine. The last two axes will allow one to use a short cutting tool with little vibration, which will significantly affect the quality of the surface finish. Another important fact about 5-axis CNC machines is their ability to cut complex shapes.

Improved machining accuracy

5-axis CNC milling offers higher accuracy because it does not require as many settings. Added setups just cause more errors. It also increases the durability of specific tools due to the widespread use of short-cutting tools.

The additional motion of a 5-axis machine allows for closer contact between the part and the cutting tool. The fourth and fifth axes can be reached by shorter tools with less vibration, resulting in smoother and more accurate surface finishes.

Reduced costs and lead times

5-axis machining reduces several of the inaccuracies of traditional 3-axis machining, reducing the number of parts handled and thus keeping the cost per part as low as possible. It also extends tool life and reduces the need for expensive fixturing. Longer lead times are required when using 3-axis machines due to the extensive setup time required. If you need to produce many of the same parts, using a 5-axis machine with multiple pallets will dramatically reduce lead times.

Industries where 5 axis CNC machining services are used

Products machined by 5 axis CNC machining are often used in highly specialized industries where accuracy can mean the difference between life and death. The medical, military, aerospace, petrochemical and other fields often use 5 axis machining to manufacture their custom parts.

Medical components: Medical components and tools require a design that is precise enough to ensure a perfect fit of components used for surgery or replacement parts. Improper cuts or imperfect edges can render medical supplies unusable. This makes 5-axis machining the preferred way to create custom medical tools and components.

Automotive Design: Modern automobiles are electronic and mechanical marvels. To ensure the proper fit of mechanical parts, five-axis machines can be used. In addition, smaller electrical enclosures and other components may require the use of CNC machines with higher axes.

Architectural components: Architectural designs are essentially giant jigsaw puzzles in which the pieces must fit together perfectly. A small error in one component can take the building design so far away from its original intent that it fails inspection. A door frame is an example of a building component that may require five-axis machining to create.

Military-grade products: The military uses the best of everything to protect the nation. For vehicles, weapons and other products, consistency and precision are the highest requirements.

Petrochemical industry parts: Oil and gas parts for drilling rigs and refineries often have custom designs that require specialized machining to manufacture. Since these parts are not available in stores, many petrochemical companies are turning to CNC machined parts for their facilities.

Aerospace parts: The precision required by the aerospace industry for aircraft, rockets, satellites, etc. can have a direct impact on human life. Poorly made parts on flying machines can prevent systems from working together with the way they should, leading to manufacturing defects that can lead to crashes.

While five-axis CNC machines are useful for the above applications, some of them can be achieved using a three-axis machine and the right operator who is skilled at positioning the material and moving it around to make cuts in different axes. Whenever you need to create a custom part, choosing a trained expert using a 3-axis machine offers multiple advantages.

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Every detail and precision is observed in custom parts. Components are thoroughly inspected by a professional quality inspection team at every stage of manufacturing.