Multi-Axis Machining

Multi-Axis Machining Operations enable you to produce NC programs dedicated to machining parts designed in 3D wireframe or solids geometry using multi-axis machining techniques. This guide is intended for users who need to become quickly familiar with the Multi-Axis Machining app.

Multi-Axis Machining:

  • Is based on industry-recognized, leading-edge technologies which offer the tightest integration between tool path definition, verification and instant cycle updates.
  • Is particularly adapted for mockup and die machining in automotive domains where the use of 5-axis simultaneous machining brings unequalled surface quality. Moreover, it is targeted at prototype machining, 5-axis trimming and special machining where full 5-axis machining is the requirement for quick and accurate manufacturing.
  • Adds the following dedicated Multi-Axis Machining techniques to the capabilities offered by the other Machine Programming products:
    • Multiple surface machining with various tool path styles
    • Capability to machine the entire surface with full collision avoidance of the tool holder and cutter active part
    • Multiple curve machining with various tool path styles for programming quickly and efficiently grooving, engraving, swarf cutting, flank machining for any desired area
    • Various tool axis strategies including dynamic tool axis orientation for both multiple surface and multiple curve machining
    • Complete toolkit for controlled and collision free transition tool paths provided for both multiple surface and multiple curve machining.

Multi-Axis Machining operations are accessible from the Surface Machining section.