With three linear axes and two rotary axes, the five-side machining of a cube is possible, or with corresponding axis configuration (kinematics) about 80 % machining of a ball.
In Figure 1 two situations of 5-axis milling are displayed. On the left there is an insert and on the right the above-mentioned ball, which can be machined in one clamping.
5-axis milling [Source: Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Nürtingen]
There are two categories of 5-axis milling. First there is the 5-axis milling with tilted workpiece, also called 3+2-axis milling, and then also the simultaneous 5-axis milling.
In Figure 1 two situations of 5-axis milling are displayed. On the left there is an insert and on the right the above-mentioned ball, which can be machined in one clamping.
5-axis milling [Source: Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Nürtingen]
There are two categories of 5-axis milling. First there is the 5-axis milling with tilted workpiece, also called 3+2-axis milling, and then also the simultaneous 5-axis milling.