[Perry] was interested in adding a 4th axis to his CNC machine, but not very excited at the prospect of spending hundreds of dollars on the parts and electronics to make it work. There is a very ...

Whether it’s wood, metal, plastic, or otherwise, when it comes to obtaining materials for your builds, you have two choices: buy new stock, or scrounge what you can. Fresh virgin materials are ...

Introduction to Multi-Axis CNC Machines provides a comprehensive overview of machining centers that have more than three axes, with specific attention to 5-axis machines. Multi-axis machines have a ...

There is no such thing as a standard 5-axis machine. First, let s establish the definition of an axis. Any motion controlled by the NC controller, either linear or rotational is considered an axis.

If a third-party, single rotary mechanism is placed on a 3-axis milling machine, it becomes a 4-axis machine. The most popular dedicated 4-axis machines are the horizontal types shown in Figure 2-38.

Workholding for Multi-Axis CNC Machines provides an overview of common workholding devices and adapters for multi-axis CNC machines. Multi-axis machines have a greater range of motion and more cutting ...

COMAU has introduced a combination of automation and five-axis CNC machining that is designed for flexibility, dynamism, stiffness, and accuracy for processing oversized lightweight components – for ...