Video Highlights 5x Machining Strategies
This informational video shows multiple machining strategies that are beneficial for 5-axis machining, such as using a long tapered tool for finishing deep pockets with small corners. Watch the 5-axis video from Open Mind.
Hobbyist makes miniature 5-axis machining center
If you love ingenuity, the spirit of the entrepreneur, or just plain making stuff, you will enjoy this post. This hobbyist is making a 5-axis CNC machine with an 8 x 10 footprint (that's INCHES not feet). http://www.cnczone.com/forums/vertical_mill_lathe_project_log/145791-teeny_tiny_5-axis_mill-3.html
Pennsylvania shop invests in Hurco 5-axis technology
Astro Machine Works, Inc., founded in 1984, specializes in building custom machinery and equipment and machining precision parts to exacting customer specifications. The company believes that delivering exceptional value time and time again is the key to building long-term, solid customer relationships. Astro Machine Works says they are proud that they still have their first customer, and have names like GE, Hershey Foods, DuPont, Bayer, SAIC, and the U.S. Government ...
MoldMaking Magazine Article
This is the article we helped MoldMaking Technology magazine develop. It covers some new control features that benefit all machinists who use 5-axis and some features that are specifically advantageous for moldmakers. Check it out!
Forbes does “Heavy Metal”
Check out this article I read from Forbes online. It covers the basics: who, what, when, where, and why there is a resurgence in US manufacturing. It also explores issues facing the industry, such as a shortage of skilled labor. That's where a well-designed control can help, especially with 5-axis machining. A control that simplifies complex processes means less setup time and more time making chips. To quote one shop ...
