What is a 5-axis CNC Machining Center ?

5-axis machining pertains to the capacity of a machine to maneuver a tool in five distinct axes at the same time. Fundamental machining functions on three main axes, namely X, Y, and Z. Nonetheless, a 5-axis CNC machining center can revolve two supplementary axes, B and C, which enable the cutting tool to adopt a multidirectional approach.

What are the advantages of 5-axis CNC Router ?  

• With five-axis cnc machining centers, only one time clamp is needed to perform all the cutting, trimming and milling process to achieve complex geometries. Five axis cnc router can significantly increase production accuracy, enhance product quality, increase production efficiency and save labor cost.

• Five-axis cnc machining centers provide greater flexibility and precision by controlling movement in five directions simultaneously. Compared to traditional three-axis machining, five-axis machining can complete complex machining tasks in one go, reducing the need for repositioning and clamping of the workpieces, thereby shortening the machining cycle time.

• Moreover, five-axis cnc machining can achieve more delicate and complex machining operations, such as inclined milling and surface machining. This gives five-axis cnc machines a unique advantage in manufacturing complex and precision parts.

What is the difference between 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC Machine?

• 3 -Axis CNC Machining:

  Three primary linear axes: X, Y, and Z.

  Operational Scope: Focuses on straightforward movements along these axes, suitable for creating parts with flat and parallel surfaces.

  Machining Limitations: The tool's approach is restricted to the direction of the axes, which can lead to challenges when machining complex or undercut features.

  Typical Applications: Ideal for straightforward parts such as rectangular boxes, plates, and simple geometric shapes.

• 4- Axis CNC Machining:

  In addition to X, Y, and Z, a fourth rotational axis (A-axis) is introduced.

  Operational Scope: This setup allows for the rotation of the workpiece or the tool, enabling angled and more complex machining operations.

  Machining Enhancements:The addition of the rotational axis provides greater flexibility, facilitating the machining of parts with angled or curved features.

  Typical Applications:Useful for creating parts with more complex geometries, such as components with angled cuts or curved surfaces.

• 5- Axis CNC Machining:

  Beyond X, Y, and Z, two rotational axes A and B (or A and C) are included.

  Operational Scope: five coordinate axes drive the tool to move around the workpiece, and can realize five-axis linkage three-dimensional movement, facilitating intricate and detailed machining.

  Machining Capabilities: This advanced setup is capable of handling the most complex parts, including those with undercuts and complex contours.

  Advantages: Reduces machining time, enhances surface quality, and often eliminates the need for secondary operations due to the comprehensive access to the workpiece.

  Typical Applications: Employed for high-precision parts in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy and building, marine, medical, packing, patterns and moulds, railway, thermoformed where components have complex shapes and require intricate machining.

What is the application of RBT 5-axis CNC Milling Machine ?

RBT 5-axis cnc milling machine is widely used for structural parts CNC machining in industries such as aerospace, railway, automotive interior and exterior parts,energy and building, marine,  packing, medical, patterns and moulds, sanitary ware.

Applicable processing materials such as: 

• Composite materials: carbon fiber (PCM/RTM/SMC/LFT, etc.), glass fiber, carbon/carbon,glass fiber reinforced plastic, carbon fiber reinforced plastic, aramid fiber honeycomb, aluminum honeycomb, honecomb sandwich panel, styrofoam foam, EPS, wood, MDF,  plaster, resin, ect.

• Thermoformed plastics: ABS, PVC, PC, PP, PS, PE, PET, HDPE, PETG, Acrylic etc.;

• Soft metal :  aluminum/copper/ zinc, aluminum mold.