Advanced Milling Equipment For Mold Making & Prototyping
There are aspects of 5-axis machining that provide definite advantages in manufacturing molds and custom tooling. Moving along 5 axes at once means many parts can be completed from start to finish with a single piece of equipment. The less time spent moving and setting up workpieces means time savings and increased accuracy within the tightest possible tolerances. That's the kind of machining capability you can expect from our CNC shop.
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Our Five Axis Equipment
Fooke Endura 704 Linear 5 Axis
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Machine Type: 5 axis
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Size: 86 x 138 x 59 inches
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Capacity: 60,000 lbs
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Speed: 24,000 RPM
FPT Pragma
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Machine Type: 5 axis
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Size: 275 x 78 x 47 inches
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Capacity: 60,000 lbs
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Speed: 18,000 RPM
UNISIG USC-3M-BTA
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Machine Type: 5-Axis and Gun drill
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Size: 122 x 68.9 x 51.2 inches
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Tool Capacity: 66,150 lbs
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Speed: 4,500 RPM
CDM Tool & Mfg provides advanced milling equipment for mold making & prototyping across the country, including the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and more. Request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a five-axis CNC?
Five-axis CNC involves using a computer numerically controlled machine to make cuts across five directions. Five-axis CNC machines use a cutting tool that moves along the X, Y, and Z axes and rotates along the A and B axes.
What is the difference between 3-axis and 5-axis CNC?
While three-axis CNC machines move along the X, Y, and Z axes, five-axis machines additionally rotate over the A and B axes. Three-axis machining is known to be simpler, while five-axis machining requires more preparation but less material handling.
What are the advantages of 5-axis machining?
One of the main advantages of five-axis machines is they do not require workpieces to be repositioned during operation. Machining most or all features in the same setup helps to ensure precision and accuracy for tight tolerance features. And the added time savings can have a dramatic positive effect on larger-scale production runs. Five-axis machining can also save cost due to its fewer required specialty tools and extensions.
