Maximum productivity with 5-axis CNC machines
The universal milling machines mark the origin of DMG MORI's 5-axis world market leadership. In both 5-sided milling and 5-axis simultaneous machining, the premier class of milling, different series from basic models to high-tech machines cover the entire spectrum of high-performance milling technology. Both the accuracy of less than 15 µm in space and the diversity of the component spectrum are impressive. The portfolio offers travels of up to 6,000 mm and enables the machining of workpieces weighing up to 40 tons. Whether aerospace, automotive, or tool- and mold making—DMG MORI addresses users who have to master the greatest challenges in machining on a daily basis with its wide range of 5-axis CNC machines.
- Over 25 years of experience in mill-turn complete machining.
- 100% MILLING: speedMASTER spindles up to 30,000 min-1, powerMASTER spindles up to 430 Nm, or 5X torqueMASTER up to 1,800 Nm
- 100% TURNING: FD drives with Direct Drive technology up to 1,200 min-1 and workpieces up to Ø5,000 mm and 35,000 kg
- Exclusive software & technology cycles, e.g. grooving, undercutting, chip breaking, threading and unbalance determination, control and monitoring
- In-process measuring: Storage, output and transfer of measurement data
- Automation: All automation solutions available for the 5-axis machining centres for the turn-mill machines
Complete machining:
- + 1 machine
- + 4 machining steps
Conventional process:
- + 3 machines
- + 10 machining steps
Complete machining with additional process integration
As only the sixth side needs to be finalized in a second setup if required, 5-axis CNC machines are a crucial basis for the efficient complete machining of complex parts. The complexity of the workpieces can be further increased with the integration of a milling rotary table. This is because turning makes it possible to integrate further process steps in one and the same workspace. Complex gearing or high-precision grinding operations considerably expand the range of applications for machining centers while drastically reducing throughput times. Manufacturing sequences that require three or more machines and several setups in the conventional way are combined on a 5-axis simultaneous milling machine.
Overview
5-axis millling: the most important things to know, in brief
What is 5-axis milling?
In 5-axis milling, a workpiece is machined from five sides, meaning that the reclamping processes required for 3-axis milling are largely eliminated. Only the sixth side needs to be finalized in a second step if necessary.
What are the five axes in milling?
In contrast to 3-axis milling machines, which machine components in the X, Y, and Z directions, 5-axis CNC machines also have two additional rotary axes. They can be used to position the workpiece in any conceivable position in relation to the tool.
What is 5-axis simultaneous milling?
With 5-axis simultaneous machining, all axes are interpolated, which gives the milling machine maximum machining versatility. The kinematics of the CNC machine are usually housed in a swivel rotary table, which continuously moves the component while the milling tool removes material. An alternative is head kinematics. The 5-axis simultaneous milling enables the production of so-called free-form surfaces, which are common in mold construction, for example.
The right 5-axis CNC milling machines for every application
With a total of ten series, DMG MORI offers suitable 5-axis CNC machines for almost every application. While the CMX U series is the cost-effective entry into 5-sided machining, the compact DMU models open the door to 5-axis simultaneous milling of components weighing up to 300 kg. The extremely stable design of the NMV series sets standards in 5-axis precision machining, while the HSC 20 linear spindle speeds of up to 60,000 rpm produce perfect surfaces down to Ra < 0.1 µm. An acceleration of 2 g provides maximum dynamics. The DMU eVo, DMU monoBLOCK, and DMU duoBLOCK machines are among the classics in DMG MORI’s 5-axis range. The latter two series also offer DMC models with pallet changer for setup parallel to production time. DMG MORI covers the 5-axis simultaneous machining of larger components with the traveling column machines of the DMF series, the DMU gantry models, and the portal machines.
Needs-based equipment for a wide range of applications
In addition to productivity and flexibility in the process, the key arguments in favor of 5-axis milling include high cutting performance and maximum precision. DMG MORI fulfills these application-specific requirements with a modular system. This means that the 5-axis CNC machines can be equipped with task-optimized spindles as required. Aluminum, stainless steels, or titanium alloys—so customers always find an optimum production solution for both precision machining and heavy-duty machining—including integrated automation solutions on request for optimum utilization of machine capacities.