In the beginning came the drill press, which gave us 1-axis machining. The lathe gave us two axes. The knee mill gave us three. These days, machine tools are advertised with as many as eleven axes, ...

“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”—Michelangelo (1475-1564) Imagine what Michelangelo could have done with a 5-axis milling machine.

So you’re considering buying a 5-axis machining center? A lot of shops are moving that way these days, and for good reason. Five-axis machining is a more efficient way to produce a wide range of work, ...