5-axis (3+2 axes and continuous path) machining centres

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Vertical machining centres raise part conformance

User application article Seven 5-axis, vertical machining centres, six equipped with individual 32-pallet storage systems, form the core of a Formula One racing team's high performance prismatic metalcutting capability.

News from Matsuura Machinery (15 June 2007)

Five-axis machining centre demand rises

UK plant of Heller Machine Tools has noted a substantial rise in demand for its horizontal machining centres equipped with a swivelling spindle head for 5-axis working. Brochure available

News from Heller Machine Tools (31 May 2007)

Precise 5-axis VMC has high stable axis traverse

Modified gantry design on a 5-axis vertical machining centre positions all guideways above the working area and Y-axis has a patented arrangement of three staggered guideways to give stable traverse.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (17 May 2007)

Five-axis VMC reduces job times by up to 50%

User application article After selecting a 5-axis vertical machining centre from a 'shortlist' of three, a motorsport subcontract machinist reported reduction in machining operations and up to 50% reduction in job times.

News from Cincinnati Machine (11 May 2007)

Linear motors speeds 5-axis HMC movements

User application article Horizontal machining centre incorporates linear motors on its tilting axis which allows all the 5-axis movements to operate at full speed and greatly increasing the machine's overall performance. Brochure available

News from Mori Seiki UK ( 3 April 2007)

Advanced 5-axis machining is unmanned

Intended for precision 250mm diameter x 250mm component manufacturers, an advanced 5-axis machining system, with 40 pallets allows long unmanned operation.

News from Matsuura Machinery (22 March 2007)

Long bed machining centre cuts cycle times 40%

For aerospace component makers, a 5-axis, long-bed, 90kW/20,000 rev/min machining centre offers high aluminium metal removal rates - reducing cycle times by up to 40%.

News from Engineering Technology Group, The ( 1 February 2007)

Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining

User application article A UK aerospace subcontractor has long experience of 5-axis machining and compares 5-axis with 3+2 axis capabilities, focusing on the importance of volumetric accuracy.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 1 February 2007)

Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2 axis machining

User application article UK aerospace subcontractor discusses 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining, and the importance of volumetric accuracy, when machining less complex aluminium components.

News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (15 January 2007)

Five-axis machining centres get linear drives

Five-axis CNC machining centres are offered with optional linear motor drives to X and Y axes for those seeking the very latest in production technology.

News from CMS Group (UK) (13 November 2006)

Three 5-axis machining centres suit medical sector

Three 5-axis machining centres are intended for precision engineering companies for the manufacture of medical devices (surgical and general instruments) and implants.

News from Agie Charmilles (13 November 2006)

Five-axis machining centre turns and grinds too

A 5-axis machining centre is capable of machining, turning and grinding complex medical parts, aerospace components, and similar complex parts up to 350mm in diameter x 215mm high. Brochure available

News from Leader CNC ( 6 November 2006)

Machining centre has rigid rotary/tilt table

User application article Highly-rigid tilting rotary table of a recently-installed 5-axis machining centre enables workpieces, however complex their contours and features, to be completed in one set-up. Brochure available

News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (31 October 2006)

Wing ribs 5-axis machined two at a time

User application article An advanced machining system with twin 90kW spindles allows the simultaneous 5-axis machining of port and starboard wing ribs - reducing machine down-time.

News from Engineering Technology Group, The (24 October 2006)

Milling Centre machines very tough materials

A horizontal/vertical 5-axis milling centre for high-power machining of titanium, SS and alloyed steels, has high torque at the spindle and very high-volume metal removal rates.

News from Jobs (17 October 2006)

VMC has 5-axis operation, linear motors

Linear motor powered axes drives are used in a 5-axis vertical machining centre, using a pivoting/rotating table fitted with torque motors, for machining medium sized workpieces.

News from Emco Famup (17 October 2006)

Five-axis machining used for cylinder blocks

User application article A V8 cylinder block, machined from solid in one hit and possessing a near perfect surface finish was machined in a 5-axis machining centre working to tight tolerances.