The difference between five-axis programming and three-axis programming

The difference between five-axis programming and three-axis programming is as follows:

1, the principle is different: three-axis programming CNC machine tools can manufacture complex shapes, including curved surfaces and inclined surfaces, which are suitable for a variety of processing needs. The five-axis programming CNC machine tool has two additional rotating shafts, which enables it to approach the workpiece at more angles and create more complex shapes. It can even carry out five-axis linkage machining, which usually requires the use of more complicated programming and operation techniques for axis machining and linear interpolation from the feed axes X, Y and Z and any five axes around the rotation axes A, B and C of X, Y and Z. ..

2. Different machining characteristics: the tool direction of 3-axis programming machining remains unchanged during the whole tool path movement. The cutting state of the tip cannot be perfect in real time. Five-axis programming machining can optimize the tool direction in the process of moving along the whole path, while the tool moves in a straight line. In this way, the best cutting state can be maintained in the whole path.