Five-Axis

Composites Keep A Big Machine Busy

On-machine inspection is part of the way this shop machines large composite structures efficiently.

Machining Centers With Five-Axis Capabilities

The company introduces two machining centers, the B 300 and the C 50 U. Available in both three- and five-axis configurations, the B 300 incorporates select elements of the company’s C series machining centers, including gantry design for fast, precise movement; a trunnion table; and a mineral casting base. It feat

Five-Axis Trimming Of Composites

Here is video of the five-axis motion required to trim a relatively simple composite component.

VMC Offers Rigidity During Five-Axis Machining

Rigid, Accurate Five-Axis Machining

Five-Axis Machining Center--Bridgeport

Configurable Linear Motor Milling Machine

The five-axis LinX Compact series of medium-sized linear motor milling machines uses a mobile crossbeam to support both high speed and high-power operations. Three versions are available—LinX 20, LinX 30 and LinX 35—offering Y-axis strokes of 79, 116 or 144". The minimum X-axis stroke of these machines is 79", but this can be increased using modular, 79" extensions.

Machining Center With Turning Capabilities

Five-Axis HMC With Slide-Mounted Spindle

Large Machine Platform Offers Interchangeable Heads