The Auburn Career Center has welcomed the arrival of a “cutting-edge” 5-axis CNC (computer numerical control) mill machine for its Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through funding secured by ...

The design complexity and surface finish requirements of many high-value aerospace components are compelling arguments for investing in 5-axis machining technology. The 5-axis CNC machine tool is a ...

[Reiner Schmidt] was tired of renting an expensive 5-axis CNC head for projects, so he decided to build his own. It’s still a work in progress, but he’s made remarkable progress so far. The project is ...

There are some amazing large format 5-axis machining centers on the market these days. They can machine titanium all day long and hold incredible tolerances. The problem is that you may have to spend ...

Thread milling plays a critical role in the machining of aviation components. However, for parts with complex shapes and high precision requirements, traditional three-axis milling often results in ...

Automation and CNC developer FANUC AMERICA has expanded its training platform to include five-axis simulation. FANUC’s Machining Simulation for Workforce Development offers training for controls ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...