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Ultra-precision part machining capability saves time and money

With more than a decade of experience and creativity, Xiehe has conquered complex parts manufacturing through advanced technology. Thanks to the excellent mobility of the additional axis and workpiece relative to the tool rotation axis, the 5-axis stage can cut part geometries and complex shapes not possible with other machining methods.

This enhanced 6-sided machining capability increases precision by combining multiple independent operations, which significantly reduces part handling and multiple clamping stages during machining. The spindle head runs closer to the workpiece, allowing shorter tools, less vibration and deflection, faster cutting speeds, tighter tool movement, and improved surface finishing capabilities.

Cost savings is another huge advantage of 5-axis technology. Consolidating 3-axis machining and other linear axis operations into a single setup increases production throughput while reducing cycle time, expensive work fixtures and overall waste. Compared to separate horizontal and vertical machine technologies, it offers a more efficient and economical solution with faster lead times and production cycles and superior quality.

Whether you are looking for cost reduction, complex part machining, parts requiring extremely high tolerances, or all of these, Xiehe is your partner for precision 5-axis machining!

Processing Capability Summary

Part Types: Impeller, Turbine, Eccentric Shaft, Faceted, Irregular, Convex and Concave Parts

Metal Types: All Standard Metals, Aluminum, Armor Plate, Brass, Bronze, Chromium, Copper, Gamma, Hastelloy, Inconel, Invar, Manganese, Molybdenum, Monel, Nickel, Nickel Alloys , platinum, powder metal, stainless steel, stellite, titanium, zinc and various superalloys

Material type: castings, forgings, billets and bars, etc.

5-axis machining: boring, broaching, countersinking, countersinking, cutting, drilling, facing, hobbing, internal forming, knurling, milling, parting off, grooving, profiling, reaming, splines, tapping , thread (external, internal), turning (contour, shape, taper, straight) and thread milling

Service industries: aerospace, defense, food processing, heavy equipment, medical equipment, oil and gas, power generation and transportation, etc.

Five-axis CNC machine tool overview

The 5-axis machining center has a variable-speed tool spindle head with multi-directional rotary axis orientation. Raw material is clamped into an indexing chuck or table. The spindle head assembly moves along the travel column along with the chuck or indexing table to precisely manipulate the workpiece and cutting tool to achieve the correct toolpath required to remove material. The 5-axis machine offers a single setup, unlimited geometry cutting, excellent chip management, longer tool life, repeatable manufacturing, and the speed of simultaneous 5-axis high-precision machining. As with standard milling and turning type machines, this is a subtractive manufacturing process.

5-axis machine anatomy

1. Rotary Spindle Head - Variable Speed Spindle accommodates a rotating tool that travels along the Y axis (front to back) and rotates along the B axis

2. Cutting tools - machine tools cut material from a workpiece to form parts - subtractive manufacturing

3. Moving the column - Z axis (left to right) and X axis (top to bottom) make the rotating spindle head and the tool move on it

4. Spindle - The main chuck that holds the workpiece, can rotate at up to 2,500RPM on the C-axis and can move on the Z-axis

5. Sub-spindle - An auxiliary chuck that can rotate at up to 2,500RPM on the C-axis and can move on the Z-axis holds the workpiece

6. CNC Control Panel - The interface that machinists use to program and control the way a computer numerically controlled machine tool operates

5-axis machining advantages

Highly engineered and complex part machining

Create complex part geometry in one operation

Improve part accuracy

Reduced parts handling, setup and use of fewer machines

Manufacture of on-demand parts

Reduce expensive workholding and tool redundancy

Fewer auxiliary equipment required - gauges and tools

Facilitates unattended operation - single point of loading/unloading

Improved traceability and documentation - all in one

All the way – Hobbing, gear cutting and turning

Manufacturing Design

Collaborate to design components in a more efficient mechanical or ergonomic way.

Built-in geometric inconsistencies or errors caused by multiple operations (such as allowing mismatches) are often eliminated, resulting in faster, more straightforward procedures and more accurate parts.

Faster product development and time to market – Test designs and change them quickly and easily.

Thanks to the kinematics and capabilities of machine tools, engineers can improve component designs, such as integral gears or splines, without manufacturing constraints.

Shenzhen Xiehe Company is mainly engaged in the production and manufacture of non-standard precision hardware parts. It has been deeply involved in the industry for many years and has rich experience. If you have requirements for CNC machining, CNC lathe machining, and five-axis machining services including aluminum, copper, stainless steel, iron, titanium alloys, plastics and other products, you can contact Xiehe, and we will provide you with an integrated solution.