Until 2016, it was impossible to incorporate a femtosecond laser—an ultra-short pulse duration laser—onto a 5-axis machine. This was first realized by the Swiss group Georg Fischer in 2016, thereby ...

All manufacturers are under pressure to make their operations more efficient. That means getting more from your investments in both production equipment and people. Automation is increasingly part of ...

Pronat Aerospace has just received its first CMS 5-axis milling machine, with an Ultrasonic head for machining of Nomex and aluminium honeycomb, to produce smoother and more intricate shapes. This ...

In the realm of manufacturing, CNC programmers and machinists play a pivotal role in turning ideas into reality. Their commitment to innovation and technology drives progress across diverse industries ...

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 ...

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There are plenty of reasons to take advantage of today’s five-axis machining technology. First, it gives you access to all five sides of a prismatic workpiece. If for no other reason than being able ...