Title: Multi-axis Machining Operations Introduction
Course: Multi-Axis Machining Operations (ATE CENTRAL) > Section: Day 1 - 5 Hours (Total: 5 Hours)

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INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary for 5-axis CNC machining. This course will cover machining terminology, creation of wireframe and solid models in Mastercam, 2D, 3D, 3+2 multi-axis, and simultaneous multi-axis toolpathing, fixturing and tool setup, the use of the HAAS wireless intuitive probing system (WIPS) to set tool and work offsets, how to safely prove out a program, creating planes, and simulation.

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OBJECTIVES

- Distinguish important features of the HAAS UMC-500 5-axis vertical milling machine
- Create wire frames and solids in Mastercam
- Toolpath solids in Mastercam
- Demonstrate machine set-up
- Safely prove out programs

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BACKGROUND

CNC 5-axis milling is a standard in the machining industry. Manufacturing shops have been using it for years, but not everyone is trained on the use of these machines, or the programming of them. There is currently a heavy deficit of machinists that can program and operate machines in 5-axis. It is a considerable time-saver versus 3- and 4-axis machines because the part only has to be moved once to machine the bottom of the part. This means that the machine can be running almost constantly, only stopping for one turn per part and switching out parts. Time is money in manufacturing, and 5-axis saves money over the long term.

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