5 Axis and Multi-Axis Precision Machining, prototypes, Azimuth CNC, Rockford, IL

Services 5 Axis and Precision Machining Prototype and Short Run Production Machining Engineering Support and Process Development Mold & Die Component Machining Medical Component Machining Aerospace Parts Machining

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Send us your toughest machining tasks. We can do them faster, and better, for less money than you can do them yourself.

Full 5 axis and multi-axis precision machining means Azimuth CNC has NC controlled rotation of the spindle (B axis) and table (C axis). This enables us to:

Do complex parts in one or two setups.
> Machine on 5 sides of a part with one setup
> Saves set up time
> Reduces error
> Reduces fixturing costs

Use shorter cutters.
> Faster feed rates
> Higher accuracy
> Better finish
> Less time hand benching

Reach geometry impossible to machine on 3 axis machines. Allows faster and cheaper completion of
> Prototypes
> Short run production parts
> Drilling holes with compound angles

Azimuth CNC is in a unique position to help you with your toughest jobs. We have thorough knowledge of Delcam's PowerMILL machining software to write the most effective toolpath. We have been working with DMG to push our machines to their full capabilities. Together, we have developed an efficient, accurate and cost effective process that delivers superior results. Even for parts that could be machined on a 3 axis machine tool, multi-axis machining can be more cost effective by saving time on set up, fixturing and benching.

Give us a call, and send us your work. We know we can help you deliver it faster. You win new business, keep existing customers and stay profitable.

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5-Axis Machining Specifications · 5-Axis Machining Example · Engineering Support & Secondary Services · Quality Assurance

5-Axis Machining Specifications

Materials		• Aluminum - All grades • Tool Steel - All grades including tool steel, Finkl FX, D2, S7 • Hard cutting of Tool steel up to 60 Rockwell • Stainless steel - All grades including 300 Series, 400 Series, 17-4PH, 15-5PH • Titanium • Tungsten • Inconel and other nickel alloys • Plastics • Nylons

Material Certifications		Certified materials used upon customer request with full traceability if required

Machining Equipment List		Deckel Maho Gildemeister DMU 100T Full 5 Axis Universal Machining Center Capacity: 42.5" X, 28" Y, 28" Z Spindle Speed: 18,000 rpm Feed Rate: 591 ipm Laser tool setter and touch probe Mikron UCP 600 Vario with Integrated Automation & 120 Tool Tower Full 5 Axis Vertical Machining Center Capacity: 23.6” X, 17.7” Y, 17.7” Z Spindle Speed: 20,000 RPM Laser tool setter and touch probe Deckel Maho Gildemeister DMU 80-P Hy-dyn Full 5 Axis Universal Machining Center Capacity: 31.5” X, 31.5” Y, 31.5” Z Spindle Speed: 18,000 RPM Feed Rate: 591 ipm Laser tool setter and touch probe Deckel Maho Gildemeister DMU 50 eVolution Full 5 Axis Universal Machining Center Capacity: 19.7" X, 16.5" Y, 15" Z Spindle Speed: 18,000 RPM Feed Rate: 787 IPM Laser tool setter and touch probe Mikron VCE-1000 Pro 3 Axis High Speed Machining Center Capacity: 40" X, 22" Y, 23.5" Z Spindle Speed: 10,000 rpm Laser tool setter and touch probe

Tolerance		As close as +/- .0002"

5-Axis Machining Example

Part Produced: Cam for the bottling industry
Material: Rough casting
Dimensions: 19.5" OD

	For this job, we started with a 2D drawing and created a 3D model. We used our model to create CNC toolpath to machine the CAM path on our customer's rough casting. Sitting on a fixture we made for the job, here's the whole cam on our big 5 axis machine tool.
	A close up of the cutter in the CAM path, showing the tilt of the 5 axis head. This job required using all 5 axes simultaneously, with the head turning and the table tilting at the same time to create the complex cam path.

Engineering Support & Secondary Services

Secondary and Finishing Operations

Located in the machine shop capital of the world, we have established partnerships with many ISO certified companies and can provide parts complete with the secondary and finishing operations you require, including:

• Heat treating
• Plating
• Polishing
• Painting
• Deburring
• Anodizing
• Passivating

Engineering Support

We can accept anything you have, including a drawing on a napkin or a clay model stuck to cardboard. (We’re not making this up, this really happens.) Some of the services we can provide:

• Reverse Engineering
• 3D surface and solid modeling
• Process development
• Turnkey part development & implementation

Preferred File Formats

You can send CAD drawings and models by email if they are 10Mb or smaller in size, or upload to our FTP site if they are larger than 10Mb.We prefer the native file format. Digital formats we can handle include:

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• Pro-E
• SDRC Ideas
• SolidWorks
• IGES / VDA
• Delcam DGK
• Rhino 3DM

• SolidEdge
• Cimatron
• CATIA
• Unigraphics
• Parasolid
• STEP
• ACIS

Industries Served

• Aerospace
• Agricultural
• Automotive
• Communications
• Packaging
• Pattern makers

• Forging
• Furniture
• Medical
• Military
• Plastics
• Tool makers

Quality Assurance

Quality Equipment List		DEA IOTA CMM Renishaw probe PowerINSPECT software Romer Arm Infinite 6’ inspection arm with PowerINSPECT software Mitutoyo Inspection Microscope Readouts to .00001 On Machine Verification Critical dimensions checked on the machine tool with touch probe Video Microscope Microscope with digital video camera Manual inspection equipment Miscellaneous pin gauges, micrometers, gauge blocks, etc.

Quality Certification		Certified to ISO 9001:2000 Approval certificate number: 06.173.2