What is the difference between a 3-axis, 4-axis 5-axis machining centre?

1. Principle: 3-Axis Has XYZ Axis; 4-Axis Has X, Y, Z Axis, A; 5-Axis Has X, Y, Z, W, B X, Y, Z, A, B Axis

2. Processing Characteristics: For Three-Axis Machining , The Tool Direction Remains Unchanged Throughout The Cutting Path. The Cutting State Of The Tool Tip Cannot Be Perfect In Real Time. For Five-Axis Machining , The Tool Direction Can Be Optimized While Moving Along The Entire Path, While The Tool Moves In A Straight Line. In This Way, The Optimal Cutting State Can Be Maintained Throughout The Path. For Four-Axis Machining , A Rotary Axis Is Added To The Three Axes, Which Usually Rotate 360° In The Horizontal Plane. But It Cannot Rotate At High Speed. It Is Suitable For Processing Some Box Parts.

Three-Axis CNC Machining : Generally Refers To Three Axes With Linear Motion In Different Directions; Four-Axis CNC Machining : Adding A Rotation Axis To The Three Axes, Generally A 360° Rotation On The Horizontal Plane; Five-Axis CNC Machining : Adding Another Rotation Axis To The Four Axes, Generally A 360° Rotation On The Vertical Plane. The Five Axes Can Be Fully Processed Can Be Clamped In One Time, Which Can Reduce The Clamping Cost.

Three-Axis CNC Machining : Generally Refers To Three Axes That Move In Different Directions, Such As Up Down, Front Back, Left Right. Three Axes Can Only Process One Surface At A Time, Which Is Suitable For Processing Some Disc Parts.

Four-Axis CNC Machining: Add A Rotating Axis To The Three Axes, Generally 360° Rotation On The Horizontal Plane. But It Cannot Rotate At High Speed. Suitable For Machining Some Box Parts.

Five-Axis CNC Machining: Add One More Rotation Axis On Top Of The Four Axes, Generally A 360° Rotation Of The Vertical Surface. The Five Axes Can Already Be Fully Processed Can Be Clamped Once, Which Can Reduce Clamping Costs Reduce Product Scratches Bumps. It Is Suitable For Processing Some Multi-Station Pores Planes, Parts With High Machining Accuracy Requirements, Especially Parts With Strict Shape Machining Accuracy Requirements.