5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Precision 5-axis CNC machining for complex, multi-sided parts with fewer setups, tight tolerances, and consistent feature-to-feature accuracy.
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Fewer Setups & Repositioning
Tight Tolerances on Critical Features
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5-AXIS CNC MACHINING CAPABILITIES
5-Axis CNC Machining for Complex Parts
Machine contours, angled surfaces, deep pockets, and complex geometries requiring multi-directional tool access.
Complex Geometry Machining
Machine contours, angled surfaces, deep pockets, and complex geometries requiring multi-directional tool access.
Multi-Sided Machining
Machine multiple faces in fewer setups to reduce repositioning and maintain feature-to-feature accuracy.
Consistent Accuracy & Surface Quality
Optimized tool orientation helps maintain dimensional accuracy and improve surface quality on complex features.
5-AXIS CNC MATERIALS
Materials for 5-Axis CNC Machining
We machine a wide range of metals and engineering plastics for complex 5-axis components, prototypes, and low-volume production.
Aluminum
Aluminum combines low weight, corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability, making it well suited for complex housings, brackets, structural parts, and precision components.
Common Grades
6061
6061-T6
7075
5052
6082
5083
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel offers corrosion resistance, strength, and durability for complex components used in medical devices, automation, electronics, and industrial equipment.
Common Grades
303
304
316
316L
17-4PH
420
Steel
Steel offers high strength, wear resistance, and durability for tooling, fixtures, structural parts, and other demanding machined components.
Common Grades
1018
1045
4140
4340
A36
12L14
Brass
Brass offers excellent machinability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity for fittings, connectors, valves, electrical components, and precision hardware.
Common Grades
C360
C260
H59
H62
C464
C385
Titanium
Titanium combines a high strength-to-weight ratio with excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for aerospace, medical-device, automotive, and high-performance components.
Common Grades
Grade 2
Grade 5
Grade 9
Engineering Plastics
Engineering plastics offer low weight, corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, and good wear performance for bushings, guides, insulators, and precision automation components.
Common Materials
POM / Delrin
Nylon
ABS
PC
PEEK
PTFE
5-AXIS CNC SPECIFICATIONS
5-Axis CNC Machining Tolerances & Specifications
Our 5-axis machining capabilities support complex geometries, multi-face features, and tight tolerances, with achievable results depending on material,
part size, geometry, and critical dimensions.
part size, geometry, and critical dimensions.
Maximum Part Size
400 × 400 × 300 mm
Standard Tolerance
±0.01 mm
Typical Range
Tight Tolerance
Down to ±0.005 mm
After Engineering Review
Typical Positional Tolerance
±0.01–0.03 mm
Surface Roughness
Ra 0.4–3.2 μm
Down to Ra 0.4 μm (Upon Request)
General tolerances may follow ISO 2768 where applicable. Critical dimensions, GD&T, threads, and surface requirements are manufactured and inspected to customer drawings and agreed specifications.
5-AXIS CNC SURFACE FINISHING
Surface Finishing Options
Choose from common surface finishing options based on material, corrosion resistance, appearance, wear, and functional requirements.
As-Machined
Visible machining marks
Anodizing
Protective aluminum oxide finish
Bead Blasting
Uniform matte appearance
Powder Coating
Durable colored coating
Electropolishing
Smooth and bright finish
Passivation
Enhances corrosion resistance
Black Oxide
Black finish for mild corrosion resistance
As-Machined
Standard CNC-machined finish with visible tool marks.
Typical Finish
Ra 1.6–3.2 μm
Typical Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Best For
Prototypes, functional parts, fit-check components
Anodizing
Electrochemical oxide finish for aluminum that improves corrosion and wear resistance while providing a consistent appearance.
Typical Finish
Type II / Type III
Typical Materials
Aluminum
Best For
Corrosion resistance, wear protection, decorative parts
Bead Blasting
Produces a uniform matte texture by blasting fine media onto the machined surface.
Typical Finish
Uniform Matte
Typical Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Best For
Cosmetic parts, glare reduction, pre-anodizing preparation
Powder Coating
Durable cured powder coating for protective, decorative, and colored surface finishes.
Typical Finish
Matte / Satin / Gloss
Typical Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Best For
Protective housings, durable color finishes, outdoor components
Electropolishing
Electrochemical polishing that removes microscopic surface material to produce a smoother, cleaner, and brighter finish.
Typical Finish
Smooth / Bright
Typical Materials
Stainless Steel
Best For
Medical components, food equipment, corrosion-resistant parts
Passivation
Chemical treatment for stainless steel that removes surface contaminants and improves natural corrosion resistance.
Typical Finish
Clean / Natural
Typical Materials
Stainless Steel
Best For
Corrosion-resistant parts, medical components, food-processing equipment
Black Oxide
Chemical conversion coating for ferrous metals that creates a dark black finish with minimal dimensional change.
Typical Finish
Matte Black
Typical Materials
Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel
Best For
Machine components, tooling, fasteners, low-reflective parts
Other finishes and custom requirements are available upon request. Please indicate your surface finish requirements on your drawing or RFQ.
5-AXIS CNC MACHINED PARTS
Examples of Complex 5-Axis Machined Parts
Complex machined parts with multi-face features, deep pockets, contours, and demanding dimensional requirements.
Impellers & Bladed Components
Complex blades, curved surfaces, and multi-axis features requiring multi-directional tool access.
Structural Brackets
Multi-face brackets and structural components with complex mounting and alignment features.
Precision Housings
Machined housings with deep pockets, bores, contours, and closely related features.
Manifold Blocks
Multi-sided blocks with ports, bores, intersecting features, and precision-machined surfaces.
Flange Mounting Brackets
Complex mounting brackets with flange features, bores, and accurately positioned mounting holes.
Fixtures & Tooling
Custom fixtures and tooling components for accurate positioning, repeatability, and production support.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our 5-axis CNC machining capabilities, tolerances, materials, and production options.
What is 5-axis CNC machining best suited for?
5-axis machining is ideal for complex parts with angled surfaces, deep cavities, compound curves, and features on multiple sides that would otherwise require several setups.
What are the main advantages of 5-axis machining?
5-axis machining reduces setups and repositioning, improves tool access, and helps maintain feature-to-feature accuracy and consistent surface quality on complex parts.
What materials can you machine with 5-axis CNC machining?
We machine aluminum, stainless steel, carbon and alloy steels, brass, titanium, and engineering plastics such as POM, nylon, PEEK, PTFE, PC, and ABS.
How tight can 5-axis machining tolerances be?
Typical 5-axis machining tolerances are around ±0.01 mm. Critical dimensions down to ±0.005 mm may be achievable after engineering review, depending on material, part size, geometry, and feature requirements.
What types of parts are commonly made with 5-axis machining?
Typical parts include impellers, complex housings, structural brackets, manifolds, fixtures, tooling components, and other parts with multi-sided or difficult-to-access features.
Do you support prototypes and low-volume production?
Yes. We support one-off prototypes, small batches, low-volume production, and repeat orders with consistent process control and inspection.