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Five Axis Machining Center is an advanced computer - numerical - control (CNC) machine tool that can move a cutting tool or workpiece along five independent axes simultaneously. Unlike traditional 3 - axis machining centers (which operate along X, Y, and Z linear axes), five - axis machines add two rotational axes (typically A and B, or C axes).
This capability allows for highly complex and precise machining operations. It can machine intricate 3D contours, complex angles, and free - form surfaces in a single setup, which reduces setup times, improves machining accuracy, and eliminates errors caused by multiple re - clampings.
Widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and mold manufacturing, it is ideal for producing parts like turbine blades, aircraft structural components, and high - precision medical implants, where complex geometries and tight tolerances are crucial.
