What is a 5 axis CNC Router?

Now, when it comes to the CNC Router Machine, you should easily think that the CNC Router is a computer-controlled cutting device that cuts material from the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions. 

The three axes are sufficient for positioning in three dimensions, but in real life, we may encounter other situations, which results in a 5-axis CNC Router.

 This article mainly introduces the following aspects

1 Under what circumstances will 5 axes be used

2 What is a 5-axis CNC Router Machine?

3 Do I need to use a 5-axis CNC Router Machine?

4 5 axis CNC Router is generally used in which industries

1 Under what circumstances will 5 axes be used

The 3-axis coordinate system widely used today was invented by Descartes. He found that if you want to locate the position of a fly in the room, you only need the X, Y and Z axes. This positioning method in three-dimensional space is still in use today. But imagine that if you change the flies into airplanes, then in addition to the location information, there may be movements in other directions.

For example, if the airplane adjusts the pitch angle during flight because of the airflow, how should we describe the motion in this process? If the pilot wants to perform aerobatics, how do you describe the rotation of the aircraft?

When considering these practical problems, the use of the 5-axis is necessary.

That is to say, in addition to the three axes of X, Y, and Z, the rotation around these three axes is also described. Therefore, to be precise, the most complete motion description uses 6 axes.

2 What is a 5-axis CNC Router Machine?

After understanding the 5-axis system, the 5-axis CNC Router is easy to understand. Unlike the traditional 3-axis CNC Router Machine, the other two axes are added to the 5-axis system. Usually the C axis that rotates around the Z axis is included, and the last one is the A axis that rotates around the X axis or the B axis that rotates around the Y axis. There are also 6-axis CNC Routers on the market, but the 5-axis is more common.

3 Do I need to use a 5-axis CNC Router Machine?

Whether you need a 5-axis CNC Router depends on what you produce. The 5-axis system adds 2 axes compared to the traditional 3-axis system, so the 5-axis system avoids the problems that can be caused by the 3-axis system. When using the 5-axis system, you don't have to manually move the material to be cut. This can increase production efficiency, of course, the cost of the 5-axis CNC Router will be higher than the 3-axis.

4 5 axis CNC Router is generally used in which industries

The cutting tool can be moved in five directions. This free movement can do things that many 3-axis CNC Routers can't do. The 5-axis CNC Router Machine is the most widely used in the aerospace industry. The excellent features of the 5-axis CNC Router meet the high demands of the aerospace industry for parts.

If your plant needs to produce extremely demanding parts, then a 5-axis CNC Router Machine is necessary. It can greatly improve production efficiency and production speed without errors.

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