Three-axis CNC machining: generally refers to three axes that move linearly in different directions, such as up and down, front and back, left and right. Three-axis can only process one surface at a time, which is suitable for processing some disc parts.
Four-axis CNC machining: Add a rotation axis to the three axes, generally 360°rotation in the horizontal plane. But it cannot rotate at high speed. Suitable for processing some box parts.
Five-axis CNC machining: There is one more rotating axis above the four-axis, which is generally 360°rotation on the vertical surface. The five-axis can already be fully processed and can achieve one-time clamping, which can reduce clamping costs and reduce product scratches. It is suitable for processing some multi-station pores and planes, parts with high machining accuracy requirements, especially parts with strict requirements on shape machining accuracy.
Although five-axis has outstanding advantages over four-axis and three-axis, not all products are suitable for five-axis machining. Those suitable for three-axis machining are not necessarily suitable for five-axis machining. If you use products that can be processed by three-axis The five-axis machining will not only increase the cost, but the effect is not necessarily good. Only by making reasonable arrangements and developing suitable machine tools for the product can the value of the machine itself be brought into play.