Having no prior experience with five-axis machining, this shop had two options: incur the hefty expense of purchasing a true five-axis machining center or explore less costly alternatives.
In a recent announcement, Haas Automation Inc. (Oxnard, California) reported that, in the 12 months of 2005, the company has built and sold more than 10,000 machine tools.
When Paul Brooke formed PZ Engineering (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom) in 2003, he immediately realized that lights-out, unattended machining would be an essential component of creating a viable company. He was also searching to equip his shop with machines from manufacturers that could provide local, responsive support.
