What is five axis machining?

Five axis machining can usually perform five axis linkage machining, and is supported by CNC systems, servo systems, and RTCP functions. Five axis machining has excellent performance in machining curved surfaces, highly complex shapes, special shapes, hollow parts, oblique holes, and oblique cuts.

What is five axis turning milling composite machining?

Five axis milling combined with turning and milling composite achieves multiple different machining through the linkage of two machining processes. This type of machining can be used for drilling, tapping, milling, as well as turning outer and inner holes.

Five axis turning milling composite machining is a representative technology of multi axis machining. The five axis turning milling composite machining center is the carrier of five axis turning milling composite technology. The five axis turning milling composite machining center is a general term for machine tools that mainly function in turning and integrate milling and boring. It has at least three linear feed axes and two circular feed axes, and is equipped with an automatic tool changing system. The turning milling composite machining center is developed on the basis of a three-axis lathe center, which is equivalent to a composite of a turning center and a machining center. It is a composite processing technology developed in the 1990s. Five axis turning milling composite machining is an advanced mechanical processing technology that integrates modern advanced control technology, precision detection technology, and CAD/CAM application technology on the basis of traditional mechanical design technology and precision manufacturing technology.

Usually, five axis milling and turning composite is used to manufacture parts that require milling and turning, as well as parts that require high dimensional accuracy.

What are the advantages of five axis machining?

Five axis machining or five axis milling is excellent when processing complex shapes and high-precision objects. Due to the fact that the machine tool or probe can approach the part from any direction after a single clamping. Five axis CNC machining has many significant advantages.

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high precision

The precision of five axis CNC milling is very high because it requires minimal installation. Additional installations can lead to more errors.

With the help of five axis machining technology, the accuracy problem of multiple repositioning required for complex angles of workpieces has been solved. Not only does it shorten the processing time, but it also greatly improves the processing accuracy.

Excellent surface smoothness

The configuration of a five axis machining center will help create high-quality smooth surfaces. The position of the parts is closer to the tool of the five axis machine tool. And the last two axes can be equipped with quick installation tools, which do not generate significant vibrations, resulting in a higher surface finish.

High production efficiency

Five axis machining will effectively shorten CNC machining time and auxiliary machining time. Five axis CNC machine tools have high spindle speed, wide feed range, and strong cutting ability. Due to the rapid movement and positioning of 5-axis machining and high-speed cutting, the turnover cycle of semi-finished products has been reduced, while improving production efficiency and accuracy.

What are the advantages of five axis turning milling composite machining?

The five axis turning and milling compound machine tool is a machine tool that combines the turning function of a turning center and the milling function of a CNC machining center, and can simultaneously complete both functions on one machine tool.

There are many other significant advantages to five axis turning milling composite machining.

1. Production line and reduction in processing volume

Five axis turning milling composite machining can complete the machining process of workpieces. Complete mechanical processing greatly reduces the production line. Due to all machine tasks being centralized in one workspace, production management and planning have been simplified. No more need for production planning. The biggest advantage of five axis turning milling composite machining is the complexity of the workpiece.

With the reduction of production lines, the quantity of processed products has relatively decreased.

2. Reduce base swapping and improve accuracy.

The integration of processes has improved processing efficiency. Due to the need for a single clamping during the entire machining process, it is easy to ensure machining accuracy.

3. Dual spindle, higher efficiency

Usually, a five axis turning milling composite machining center is equipped with dual power heads, dual spindles, and dual tool holders, which can achieve simultaneous machining of multiple tools and effectively improve machining performance.

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Conclusion

The main difference between five axis machining and five axis turning milling composite machining lies in the type of machining and the workpiece.

The main function of five axis machining is milling, and its biggest advantage is machining complex shapes and high-precision complex special parts.

The main function of five axis turning milling composite machining is turning, and the secondary function is milling. When the main structure of the workpiece is circular, it has great advantages. Five axis turning and milling composite machining center can perform turning and milling simultaneously

Application Field

Five axis machining is commonly used in the aerospace industry, especially for parts with free-form surfaces. Such as body parts, turbine parts, impellers, etc.

The purpose of five axis turning milling composite machining is to improve product quality and shorten manufacturing cycles. Therefore, this technology holds a dominant position in fields such as automation equipment, medical equipment, communication, and automobiles, especially in the processing of complex parts.

Metrixal has been specializing in precision parts machining for 10 years. Our company has invested in multiple five axis CNC machining centers and five axis turning milling composite machining centers. We can process many different types of high difficulty and complex shaped precision parts. Our optimal tolerance can reach ± 0.002mm. If you would like to learn more about five axis machining or five axis turn milling composite machining, please contact us.