5 & 7 Axis Machining Centers

5-axis and 7-axis machining centers are advanced CNC machines that offer enhanced precision, flexibility, and complexity in machining operations. Our 5 and 7 axix machines are particularly beneficial for producing intricate and complex parts used in industries like aerospace, defense, medical devices, and automotive.

5-Axis Machining Centers:

A 5-axis machine allows movement along five different axes simultaneously (typically three linear axes—X, Y, Z—and two rotational axes). This capability provides several advantages:

• Complex Geometries: Ideal for parts with complex shapes, such as orthopedic implants, and molds.
• Reduced Setup Time: Parts can be machined in a single setup, eliminating the need to reposition them, which increases efficiency and reduces errors.
• Precision: Achieves high-precision finishes with fewer tool changes and reduced tooling wear.
• Aerospace and Medical: Commonly used to create critical components like aerospace engine parts, orthopedic implants, and surgical tools, where accuracy and intricate designs are paramount.

7-Axis Machining Centers:

7-axis machines build upon the capabilities of 5-axis centers, adding two additional axes for even greater flexibility and automation. The added axes may involve further rotation or advanced tool positioning.

• Increased Flexibility: The extra axes allow for more complicated tool paths, making it possible to work on even more complex parts in a single setup.
• Enhanced Access: Parts with deep cavities or intricate internal features can be machined with greater precision, even in hard-to-reach areas.
• Improved Efficiency: With more axes, it reduces the number of machine setups and can process more complex geometries in less time, making it ideal for industries requiring rapid prototyping or high-volume production.

Applications:

• Aerospace: For machining parts like turbine blades, engine components, and structural parts with highly detailed features.
• Medical: For making custom implants, surgical tools, and instruments with intricate designs and tight tolerances.
• Defense: Precision machining of complex components like gun parts, aircraft parts, and military components.

Both 5-axis and 7-axis machines are essential for high-precision, high-complexity applications that require minimal human intervention and maximum efficiency in production.

Machining Centers

2-Okuma Multus-B300-w 22.83 x 6.300 x 36.800

3-Willemin 408 MT 7 axis 9.840 x 7.875 x 11.810