What is 5 Axis CNC Machining?

Before understanding 5 axis CNC machining, you’ll have to understand what a normal 2 axis and 3 axis CNC machining is.
A 2 axis CNC machining system has the ability to modify objects on a plane. This plane has only two coordinate systems, the x and the y axis.

Objects can be moved on a plane. If the plane is upright then an object can be modified top to bottom and left and right or forward and backward.

On a 3 axis CNC machine, an object can be modified in space. It can be modified, left and right, top to bottom, and forward and back. You may be wondering, isn’t a 3 axis CNC machine enough to handle any given object.

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April 8, 2009 | Filed Under Articles | Leave a Comment