By Evan Grose
The 5-axis machining process is often referred to as “one-and-done” or “done-in-one” because it can be performed in a single setup. With a 5-axis machine, the cutting tool and the part move along five different axes simultaneously, thus eliminating the need to stop the machine to manually shift the workpiece. This brings a higher level of efficiency — lead times and cost can often be reduced by more than half — while accuracy increases because the likelihood of human error drops.
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