As with conventional 3D tasks, flat or slightly curved areas can be machined using 5-axis profile finishing. The 5-axis collision avoidance allows users to mill near steep walls using a short tool in a single step. When combined with automatic indexing, steep walls can be machined in the removal direction of the mold.
5-axis equidistant finishing allows you to machine steep and flat areas in a single operation. This strategy generates especially smooth transitions between the individual tool paths. It helps prolong the lifespan of tools and machines, and ensures the best surfaces possible.
5-axis rework machining is used to convert 3D programs into 5-axis programs. It allows 3D tools that have been excluded due to a collision to be machined as 5-axis simultaneous machining jobs or with automatically calculated fixed positions. All 3D and 5-axis toolpaths can also be optimized to improve milling results.