“With this new 5-axis machine, we can perform further post-processing on almost all the composite components we make,” says Marcel Gillis, CEO of Refitech. “That was a long-held wish of us and our ...

The design complexity and surface finish requirements of many high-value aerospace components are compelling arguments for investing in 5-axis machining technology. The 5-axis CNC machine tool is a ...

Calibration specialist Richard Grimes keeps Smith & Nephew's CNC machines operating at Six Sigma standards through routine machine calibrations using Renishaw's QC10 ballbar system. Renishaw's QC10 ...

[Reiner Schmidt] was tired of renting an expensive 5-axis CNC head for projects, so he decided to build his own. It’s still a work in progress, but he’s made remarkable progress so far. The project is ...

So you’re considering buying a 5-axis machining center? A lot of shops are moving that way these days, and for good reason. Five-axis machining is a more efficient way to produce a wide range of work, ...

Pocket NC is a new mini desktop CNC milling machine that has been in development for the last 4 years and has now launched on Kickstarter looking to raise $70,000 in funding to go into production.

Makers and hobbyists searching for a five axis desktop CNC machine might be interested in the Pentamill a new milling machine launched by a Kickstarter offering precise five axis machining at an ...