5 Axis CNC Machining
5-Axis CNC machining breaks the barriers of conventional machining and can produce high-precision, mission-critical parts. Our five-axis CNC machining services allow custom parts with extreme multi-axis complexity to be machined on time and on budget.
With a variety of metals and plastics, including aluminum, titanium, steel, ABS, PP, etc., HongZhongxin has the ability to provide you with customized 5-axis CNC machined parts.
Our factories and partners have world-class equipment, knowledge and expertise. Whether you need individual parts or mass production, our 5-axis CNC lathes and experienced team can manage the entire process for you.
What is 5 axis machining?
When describing the movement of CNC machine tools, the right-handed rectangular coordinate system is used, in which the coordinate axis parallel to the main axis is defined as the Z axis, and the rotation coordinates around the X, Y and Z axes are A, B and C respectively.
Typical 3-axis CNC machines are limited to linear X, Y, and Z axes, however, 5-axis machining introduces two additional axes, and 5-axis linkage refers to linear interpolation motion of any 5 coordinates in X, Y, Z, A, B, and C. The new shaft allows cutting tools to access more areas of the workpiece at a variety of angles, allowing more complex parts to be machined, offering the possibility of "one-piece completion" of parts, thereby reducing setup and reorientation costs.
Advantages of 5 axis machining
Improve the quality and efficiency of processing
In practice, as long as one clamping, you can complete all or most of the processing of complex parts, which can better ensure the processing accuracy. At the same time, due to the shortening of the process chain and the reduction of the number of equipment, the tooling and jig of the machining center, the workshop area and the equipment maintenance cost are also reduced accordingly.
Extended process range
The machining of some parts with complex shapes can only be achieved by using five-axis machining, which increases the limitation of the geometric shape types of machined parts.
Make the tool in cutting state, improve cutting conditions.
As the tool moves to the top or the edge of the workpiece, the cutting state gradually deteriorates, and in order to maintain the cutting state, the table needs to be rotated. In order to make an irregular surface machining, the table must be rotated several times in different directions, and the 5-axis machining can just meet the requirements, which can redefine the overall processing capacity.
Effectively avoid tool interference
Shorter tools can be used to improve the rigidity of the system, reduce the number of tools, and avoid the creation of special tools.
Shorten production process and simplify production management
The whole process greatly shortens the production process chain and simplifies production management and production planning. The more complex the workpiece, the more obvious its advantages over the traditional process of decentralized production.
Which parts are suitable for processing?
1. Parts with complex shape and poor opening of processing channels
Widely used in the automotive industry for component prototyping and production, it can perfectly handle the complexity of parts, such as: engine housing, engine cover, valves, inspection fixtures, light guides, etc.
2. Parts with complex surfaces and large surface areas require higher cutting efficiency
Widely used in the military and aerospace fields, it can perfectly handle the geometric aspects of parts and maintain integral processing, such as: turbine blades, submarine parts, engine parts, sensors, weapons, bulkheads, fuselage parts, landing gear parts, etc.
3. High precision and large volume parts
Medical devices often need to process fine surfaces and small parts, and five-axis machining centers can meet their high-precision and high-efficiency processing needs. For example: scalpel, surgical scissors, tweezers, clips, cutters, gaskets, etc.
Three-axis machining parts can be used, but considering certain factors, five-axis machining is sometimes proposed.
5 axis machining material
We have cited some commonly used processing materials, but it does not mean that we can only do these materials, as long as there are on the market, and you have the demand, we have the ability to process.
| Aluminum Machining | Al6061, Al6063, Al6082, Al7075, Al2024, Al5052, A380, etc. |
| Stainless Steel Machining | 55201, 55301, 55303, SS304, 55316, 55416, etc. |
| Steel Machining | Mild Steel, Carbon Steel, 4140, 4340, Q235, Q34513, 20#, 45#, etc. |
| Brass Machining | C35600, C36000, C37700, C37000, C37100, C28000, C26000, C24000, C22000, etc. |
| Copper Machining | C11000, C12000, C12200, C10100, etc. |
| Iron Machining | 20#, 45#, Q235, Q345, Q3458, 1214, 12L14, 1215, etc. |
| Plastic Machining | POM, Peek, PMMA, ABS, Del Rin, Nylon, PVC, PP, PC, etc. |
5 axis machining tolerances
| Standards | Metric Units | Imperial Units |
| Maximum Part Size | 300×200×100 mm | 11.8×7.7×3.9 in. |
| Minimum Part Size | 4×4×4 mm | 0.1×0.1×0.1 in. |
| Minimum Feature Size | Φ 0.50 mm | Φ 0.00197 in. |
| Standard Tolerances | Metals: ISO 2768-f | |
| Plastics: ISO 2768-m | ||
| Linear dimension | +/- 0.025 mm | +/- 0.001 in. |
| Hole diameters (not reamed) | +/- 0.025 mm | +/- 0.001 in. |
| Shaft diameters | +/- 0.025 mm | +/- 0.001 in. |
| Edge Condition | Sharp corner will be removed in the form of a chamfer or radius. The size of the chamfer, or resulting radii, must be indicated on the drawing. | |
| Threads and Tapped Holes | Standard size: Diameter: standard drill bit sizes; depth: 4×diameter | |
| Maximum size: Diameter: Φ 1 mm; depth: 10×diameter | ||
| We can produce threads of any specification and size required by our customers. | ||
| Text | We can use CNC engraving or laser carving to create standard text based on customers' requirements. | |
| For plastic and soft materials: minimum width of 0.457 mm, depth of 0.3 mm | For plastic and soft materials: minimum width of 0.018 in., depth of 0.011 inch | |
| For hard material: minimum width of 0.838 mm, depth of 0.3 mm | For hard material: minimum width of 0.033 in., depth of 0.011 inch | |
Why choose us?
High precision
Our tolerance is up to +/- 0.01mm.
Fast production speed
Our 5-axis machining allows for 24/7 processing, ensuring faster production speeds.
Handle complex designs
With engineers skilled in five-axis CNC machines that can process complex parts with complex geometric features, you can manufacture parts that meet your unique needs.
Quality service
Free, fast quotation, efficient communication, excellent after-sales, all production processes can make you easy.
FAQ
How to quote?
You can get a free quote in two ways:
1. Click the "Get Quote" button on the website to upload your CAD data and project requirements (material, quantity, surface treatment, etc.).
2. Send your CAD file and project requirements directly to us via email at sales@hzxcnc.com
How long will it take to quote?
After receiving your information, under normal circumstances, we can respond to your information within 1 hour and give you a quote within 2 hours. Occasionally due to the time difference, it may be a little late, but we will contact you within 10 hours at the latest and respond to your offer within 24 hours. Please forgive us if we have kept you waiting for a while, and we will make you a perfect offer.
Do you have a minimum order quantity for five-axis machining?
Of course not, you can customize any product from 1 part to 100000+, for large orders please contact us for a better price.
Is the price of five-axis machining higher than that of three-axis machining?
The cost depends on the design, materials and quantity, in the case of manufacturing the same parts, five-axis processing is generally higher than the three-axis processing price, because the five-axis machine cost, labor cost and processing cost are higher than the three-axis, so the price is a little higher, we will according to your needs, and you discuss after you decide what processing method to use. And our price is the lowest in the whole industry, so please feel free to entrust the project to us.
Adhering to the quality is the life principle of the enterprise, to provide your customized needs, and through the engineer quotation, we will use the most advanced technology and professional knowledge to provide you with high quality and low price products to meet your needs.
