What is 5-axis CNC machining?

5-axis adds two rotary axes to X, Y, and Z, allowing the tool to approach from any angle. This enables complex geometries in a single setup.

What types of parts require 5-axis?

Aerospace structural components, impellers, turbine blades, medical implants, complex automotive parts, and any geometry with freeform surfaces, deep cavities, or undercuts.

How does 5-axis improve quality?

Single-setup machining eliminates tolerance stack-up, improves surface finish on complex surfaces, and allows better tool access for deep cavities.

Is 5-axis more expensive than 3-axis?

Yes, but it can reduce overall cost by eliminating multiple setups and secondary operations.

What is the difference between simultaneous and positional 5-axis?

Simultaneous moves all axes continuously during cutting. Positional (3+2) indexes the workpiece to different angles and locks axes during cutting.

5-Axis CNC

5-axis CNC adds two rotary axes to standard X, Y, and Z movements, allowing the cutting tool to approach the workpiece from any angle. This enables complex freeform surfaces, deep cavities, undercuts, and features on multiple faces—all in a single setup. Single-setup machining eliminates tolerance stack-up from repositioning, improves surface finish on contoured surfaces, and allows better tool access for deep features. Both simultaneous 5-axis (continuous tool orientation) and 3+2 positional 5-axis (indexed workpiece positioning) are available. Part sizes up to 2,000mm x 800mm x 600mm. Materials include aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and engineering plastics. Tolerances held to precision standards with CMM verification. Applications include aerospace structural components, impellers, turbine blades, medical implants, and complex automotive parts.

Our CNC Machining Services

From prototype to production — reliable quality, on-time delivery

We provide precision CNC machining services for a wide range of materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, titanium, PEEK, PTFE, acetal, nylon, and other engineering plastics. Our manufacturing capabilities cover 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling, as well as CNC turning, suitable for both prototype development and high-volume production runs.

With ISO 9001:2015 certification and a commitment to quality, we serve customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. Our in-house capabilities include surface finishing, anodizing, powder coating, heat treatment, and inspection with CMM and optical measurement equipment.

We offer competitive pricing, flexible lead times, and full material traceability. From simple brackets to complex precision components, we deliver parts that meet your specifications with reliable quality and on-time delivery.

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SLINAR - 5-axis machining of special-shaped parts

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SLINAR - Precision CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Live Broadcast Gimbal Parts | High-Stability Mounting Components

Precision CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Live Broadcast Gimbal Parts | High-Stability Mounting Components-aluminum

SLINAR - Precision 7075 Robot Joint Bracket with Matte Black Anodizing and Long-Span Structural Control

Precision 7075 Robot Joint Bracket with Matte Black Anodizing and Long-Span Structural Control-aluminum

SLINAR - Precision 6061 Aluminum Two-Way Perpendicular Clamping Mount: Blue Anodized with 90° Orthogonal Shaft Clamping for Optical/Laboratory Systems

Precision 6061 Aluminum Two-Way Perpendicular Clamping Mount: Blue Anodized with 90° Orthogonal Shaft Clamping for Optical/Laboratory Systems-aluminum

SLINAR - Precision 7075 Aluminum Semiconductor Cavity Component: Two-Tone Anodizing Process with Natural + Black Finish

Precision 7075 Aluminum Semiconductor Cavity Component: Two-Tone Anodizing Process with Natural + Black Finish-aluminum

SLINAR - Precision 6061 Aluminum Custom-Shaped Cavity Housing: Single-Block Milled Unibody Construction with Blue Anodized Finish

Precision 6061 Aluminum Custom-Shaped Cavity Housing: Single-Block Milled Unibody Construction with Blue Anodized Finish-aluminum

Materials

Aluminum 5083-H111

Aluminum 5083-H111 | 3.3547 | 54300| AlMg4.5Mn0.7

Aluminum 5083 (CNC) is a strain hardening aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for marine applications. Can be welded.

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Aluminum 6063

Aluminum 6063 | EN AW-6063 | 62400| AlMg0,7Si

Aluminum 6063 has good mechanical properties and can be heat treated. Suitable for aerospace applications. Can be welded.

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Aluminum 5052

Aluminum 5052 | EN AW-5052 | 3.3523 | AlMg2,5

Aluminum 5052 is a strain hardening aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for marine applications. Can be welded.

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Aluminum 2024-T351

Aluminum 2024-T351 | 3.1355 | 24530 | AlCu4Mg1

Aluminum 2024 is a high-strength alloy with excellent fatigue resistance. Suitable for aerospace applications.

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Aluminum 7050

Aluminum 7050 | EN AW-7050 | 3.4144| AlZn6CuMgZr

Aluminum 7050 has excellent mechanical properties with good ductility, high strength, toughness and good resistance to fatigue. Suitable for aerospace applications.

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Aluminum MIC-6

Aluminum MIC6

Aluminum MIC6 is a light weight material that can be easily machined at high speed and is free from tension, contaminants and porosity.

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Aluminum 6082-T651

Aluminum 6082-T651 | 3.2315 | 64430 | AlSi1MgMn

Aluminum 6082-T651 (CNC) has very similar composition and properties to 6061, with slightly higher tensile strength. Compliant with British Standards.

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Aluminum 2017A

Aluminum 2017A | 3.1325 | 24530 | AlCu4MgSi

Aluminum 2017 has a higher ductility and formability than Aluminum 2014 and has intermediate strength.

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Aluminum 7075-T651

Aluminum 7075-T651 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5.5MgCu

Aluminum 7075-T651(CNC) is an aerospace-grade material with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and strength and hardness comparable to steels. T651 is the temper of Aluminum 7075, and to achieve this temper, the alloy is solution heat-treated, stress relieved, and then artificially aged.

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Aluminum 2014

Aluminum 2014 | 3.1255 | 24345 | AlCu4SiMg

Aluminum 2014 is easily machined and can be hardened to get strengths comparable to steel, but is prone to corrosion. Suitable for aerospace applications.

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Aluminum 6061-T651

Aluminum 6061-T651 | 3.3211 | 65028 | AlMg1SiCu

Aluminum 6061-T651 is commonly used in aerospace, automotive and construction industry, as it is valued for its high strength, excellent machinability, and good weldability. The "T651" designation indicates that the material has been heat-treated to a specific level of hardness.

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Aluminum 7075-T7351

Aluminum 7075-T7351 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5.5MgCu

Aluminum 7075-T7351 is commonly used in aerospace and defense applications, as well as automotive and transportation, as it is valued for its high strength, excellent machinability and good fatigue resistance. The "T7351" designation indicates that the material has been heat-treated to a specific level of hardness.

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Aluminum 6061-T6

Aluminum 6061-T6 | 3.3211| 65028| AlMg1SiCu

Aluminum 6061 (CNC) is the most popular aluminum alloy. It has good strength-to-weight ratio, excellent machinability and natural corrosion resistance.

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Aluminum 6082

Aluminum 6082 | 3.2315 | 64430| AlSi1MgMn

Aluminum 6082 (CNC) has very similar composition and properties to 6061, with slightly higher tensile strength. Compliant with British Standards.

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Aluminum 6060

Aluminum 6060 | 3.3206 | AlMgSi

Alloy 6060 offers good strength, relatively good corrosion resistance and is suitable for decorative anodizing.

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Aluminum 7075-T6

Aluminum 7075-T6 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5,5MgCu

Aluminum 7075-T6 (CNC) is an aerospace-grade material with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and strength and hardness comparable to steels.

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Applications

Aerospace

Structural frames, bulkheads, wing ribs
Impellers, turbine blades, compressor components
Complex housings and manifolds

Medical

Joint replacements, spinal implants
Complex surgical tools and instruments
Custom patient-specific implants

Automotive

Intake manifolds, cylinder heads, complex brackets
Lightweight structural components
Motorsports and performance parts

Energy

Compressor wheels, pump impellers
Turbine components, energy equipment parts

Capabilities

We machine complex parts on 5-axis machining centers, adding two rotary axes to X, Y, and Z. The tool approaches from any angle, enabling freeform surfaces, deep cavities, undercuts, and multi-face features in a single setup. Both simultaneous and positional (3+2) 5-axis are available. Single-setup eliminates tolerance stack-up and improves surface finish. Part sizes up to 2,000mm x 800mm x 600mm. Materials include aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and engineering plastics. CMM verification ensures precision.

Finishes

Technical Specs

FAQs

What is 5-axis CNC machining?

5-axis adds two rotary axes to X, Y, and Z, allowing the tool to approach from any angle. This enables complex geometries in a single setup.
What types of parts require 5-axis?

Aerospace structural components, impellers, turbine blades, medical implants, complex automotive parts, and any geometry with freeform surfaces, deep cavities, or undercuts.
How does 5-axis improve quality?

Single-setup machining eliminates tolerance stack-up, improves surface finish on complex surfaces, and allows better tool access for deep cavities.
Is 5-axis more expensive than 3-axis?

Yes, but it can reduce overall cost by eliminating multiple setups and secondary operations.
What is the difference between simultaneous and positional 5-axis?

Simultaneous moves all axes continuously during cutting. Positional (3+2) indexes the workpiece to different angles and locks axes during cutting.