A new, 5-axis, vertical spindle machining centre has been introduced by Japanese manufacturer, Makino, designed specifically for the 3D profiling of small, complex components. Rotary indexing accuracy of better than three arc-seconds and Ra 0.2μm surface quality on machined......

Introduced to the UK market by 2D CNC Machinery is the high precision, Swiss-built Reiden RX10 universal 5-axis machining centre which incorporates a patented Double Drive Technology (DDT) spindle arrangement giving a high speed/high torque capability in the same machine....

Handtmann CNC has introduced an innovative high performance 5-axis horizontal machining centre, the HBZ Trunnion 80 to its range, which it says can increase productivity by up to 30%....

A new, 5-axis, vertical spindle machining centre has been introduced by Japanese manufacturer, Makino, designed specifically for the 3D profiling of small, complex components. ...

Maximised performance is a benefit from utilising linear drives giving rapid feed rates of 120m/minute with an acceleration of 2.5g (20m/sec²) throughout the working envelope of 700mm in X, 985mm in Y and 500mm in Z on the latest MAP LPZ 630 5-axis machining centre....

DMG, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of 5-axis machining centres, has introduced the DMU 60 eVo FD with integral turning capability for the efficient manufacture of complex workpieces, particularly in the aerospace, medical and motorsport industries....

Yamazaki Mazak is launching two new series’ of Variaxis multi-tasking machines – both said to offer high levels of productivity and performance. ...

With its LX series, Matsuura has enjoyed success across a diverse span of precision industry sectors. Since the series’ debut in 1998, multiple and bespoke variants of the hand built machines have been delivered to leading edge technology companies involved in precision......

In the aerospace industry, titanium has become an increasingly important material for the primary structures of aeroplanes by virtue of the fact that it is far more corrosion resistant than aluminium. ...

“When it comes to CAM for 5-axis programming, Delcam’s PowerMILL is hands down the easiest and best I have ever used,” states Jason Taylor, 5-axis CNC programmer at Viking Yachts. His company first added the Delcam software after it acquired an MR125 gantry......