Five-Axis

CAD/CAM 25 Sep 2018

CAMplete Solutions Partners with Grob Systems

CAMplete Solutions Inc. has partnered with Grob Systems Inc. to offer CAMplete TruePath to new and existing customers.

Five-Axis 12 Sep 2018

What’s Empowering Machining Technology in Power Generation

Shops have many choices to handle large, heavy parts as well as small, delicate parts. Tight tolerances, tough alloys and complex geometry are the challenge.

Five-Axis 10 Sep 2018

Five-Axis HMC Accommodates Complex Geometries, Decreases Setups

Makino’s five-axis A500Z features a fully-integrated “Z-type” fifth axis to accommodate complex part geometry challenges in fewer workholding setups and machining operations.

Vertical Machining Centers 10 Sep 2018

Shop Works to get the Most Out of Its Five-Axis Capabilities

Vertical machining centers with rotary tables helped this Indiana job shop set itself apart, but specific machine features and additional equipment have helped it use them more efficiently to grow its business.

IMTS 10 Sep 2018

Five-Axis Line Targets Die/Mold, Aerospace

With so much happening in a busy show year between NPE2018 and Amerimold 2018, MoldMaking Technology is revisiting some of the technology that was on display. In case you missed it: At IMTS 2018, Takumi USA displays its series of five-axis machining centers, which includes the U600 model and the U800 model.

IMTS 23 Jul 2018

Six-Axis Machining Improves Efficiency, Precision

IMTS 2018: Pratic enables its gantry machining center to perform six-axis processing by connecting an angle head to a five-axis head.

IMTS 19 Jul 2018

Five-Axis Hybrid Machine Applies Hot Wire AM Technique

Mazak Corp.’s VC-500A/5X AM HWD multitasking machine reduces lead times and part costs, increases machining accuracy and part quality, and improves productivity, according to the company.