What Is 5-Axis Machining?


5-axis machining is a process that moves a cutting tool (or the part) along five different axes simultaneously: the standard X, Y, and Z linear axes plus two rotational axes (A and B).
5-axis machining is a process that moves a cutting tool (or the part) along five different axes simultaneously: the standard X, Y, and Z linear axes plus two rotational axes (A and B).