5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Our 5-axis machining services offer unparalleled speed and flexibility.
5 Axis CNC Machining Services
5-axis CNC machining offers a cutting-edge advantage by efficiently producing complex, precise parts. Here are some key benefits:
- High Precision and Accuracy :5-axis CNC machines are capable of achieving tight tolerances while producing complex designs with exceptional accuracy.
- Complex Geometries: The additional rotary axes enable the machine to access the workpiece from different angles, allowing for complex shapes that are impossible or difficult to create with 3-axis machines.
- Faster Material Removal: Shorter cutting tools and simultaneous multi-axis movements help remove material quickly, reducing production time.
- Reduced Setup Time: The ability to machine different sides of a part in a single setup significantly minimizes the requirement for repositioning. This saves time and reduces labor costs.
- Enhanced Surface Finish: The precise control over tool movement leads to improved surface finishes and superior quality parts.
- Versatile: Suitable for various materials, such as metals, plastics, and composites. This makes it ideal for several industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Advantages of 5-Axis CNC Machining
5-axis CNC machining provides many benefits compared to traditional 3-axis machining, making it a better choice for complex and precision-demanding projects:
| Complex Geometries: Allows for the machining of intricate designs and complex shapes from any angle, reducing the need for multiple setups. | Aerospace Components: Crafting airframe structures and engine parts that require complex contours and must withstand extreme conditions. Examples include turbine disks, compressor blades, and swivel bearings. |
| Enhanced Accuracy: Minimizes handling errors associated with multiple setups, improving the overall accuracy of the finished product. | Automotive Parts: Producing transmission gears, engine mounts, and complex hub assemblies. These parts often involve intricate features and deep pocket cuts, which 5-axis CNC machining handles efficiently. |
| Improved Surface Finish: The tool can maintain an optimal angle relative to the surface, enhancing the quality of the surface finish and reducing the need for secondary finishing operations. | Medical Implants: Manufacturing bespoke medical implants such as hip joints and cranial plates. These require highly customized shapes and smooth finishes to match patient anatomy. |
| Use of Shorter Cutting Tools: Enables closer positioning of the tool to the workpiece, which reduces tool deflection and vibration, leading to more precise cuts. | Die and Mold Making: Creating complex molds, dies, and fixtures that are crucial for the mass production of other products. This includes injection molds and stamping dies with detailed features and tight tolerances. |
| Increased Productivity: Reduces overall production time by combining what traditionally requires several machine setups into a single setup. | Marine Parts: Building parts for boats and other marine vehicles, such as propellers and hull components. These parts often have complex designs and require precise machining to ensure performance and durability in harsh environments. |
| Material Conservation: Efficient tool paths and advanced control minimize material waste, which is especially beneficial when working with expensive materials. | Energy Sector Components: Machining parts used in power generation equipment, such as wind turbine hubs and solar panel frames. These require high precision to ensure efficiency and long-term reliability. |
5-Axis CNC Machining Capabilities
ZhongHui is ISO 9001 & IATF16949 certified. We fabricate 5-axis milled parts to meet the tightest tolerance requirements. Our standard tolerance for CNC-milled plastics and metals is ISO-2768-m and ISO-2768-f, respectively. Get the highest quality and precise, complex parts with best-in-class dimensional stability.
Description | |
Maximum Part Size | 4000×1500×600 mm |
Minimum Part Size | 5 x 5 x 5 mm |
General Tolerances | Within ±0.002 mm |
Lead Time | For standard operations, lead times can be as short as 4-7 days, while more complex projects might require up to 3 weeks. |