5 Axis Gantry Machining Center

5 axis machining is when precision meets speed and motion. Imagine a cutting tool that can freely handle machining from all angles without operators having to constantly move and shift material. 5 axis CNC milling machine eliminates manual rotation as the machine does the work precisely, by itself. That leads to better accuracy, higher production rates, and greater ability to manufacture larger, more complex parts, all in a faster time than other CNC machines. Our 5 axis gantry machining center offers more precise, smooth surface finishes and dimensional stability for complex shapes and parts.

Like other CNC machines, 5 axis CNC milling machines rely on computer instructions. The programmed instructions for the 5 axis milling machine control the movement of the cutting tool and workpiece. The 5 axis machining process begins with the creation of a 3D CAD model of the desired component. After this, the CAD model is exported to CAM software, which converts it into a computer program (G-code). The G-code contains instructions for the CNC machine. It contains tool paths created from the geometry of the desired part. The instructions control the movement of cutting tools along linear axes (X, Y, and Z). It also controls the direction of the worktable along rotational axes (A and B) to create the desired part. The process allows the machining of 5 faces of a workpiece with one setup. Therefore, it saves manufacturing time and cost.

1. High Quality Finish Higher quality finishes can be achieved due to the advanced capabilities of the 5 axis cutting tool, as the cutting tool can be shorter on the 5 axis CNC milling machine. This reduces tool vibration, therefore reducing the potential for "chatter" marks and ensuring a smoother surface finish on the final part. The need for time-consuming and costly manual finishing can be almost completely eliminated as the 5 axis gantry machining center can closely follow contour geometries that have traditionally been more difficult for the machine. 2. Faster Output Due to the high speed and increased automation of 5 axis gantry machining center, little intervention or manual processes are required. This is commonly known as “done in one” and “one-hit machining”. Multiple axes mean that the entire workpiece can be cut in one pass, rather than requiring multiple operations to complete the final piece. This, in turn, results in faster output capacity.