3-axis and 5-axis machining selection criteria are the optimization of "shape" and "cost."

Simultaneous 5-axis, indexed 5-axis, 3-axis — what influences machining accuracy, man-hours, and costs is the "selection eye."

"I thought standard machining was 5-axis" — This remark from a new employee during on-the-job training prompted us to organize the differences between 3-axis and 5-axis machining machines and the criteria for their selection. 5-axis machining machines have a configuration that adds two axes of tilt and rotation to the three axes of the spindle, making them strong in multi-surface machining and complex curved surface machining with one chucking. On the other hand, there are many cases where 3-axis machining is sufficient depending on the machining content, and choosing 5-axis can lead to excessive investment in terms of both man-hours and costs. It is necessary to select equipment according to the differences in mechanisms such as simultaneous 5-axis and indexing 5-axis, as well as the workpiece shape and precision requirements. The "Hometown Processing Network" not only provides equipment specifications but also offers optimal matching proposals based on the machining content! *This kind of response is just a small part of the efforts that Bandai engages in daily. Please take a look at the value we can provide to our customers.

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