5-Axis CNC Milling

5-axis CNC milling adds two rotary axes to the 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. Common applications include aerospace structural components, impellers, turbine blades, medical implants, and complex automotive parts. Both simultaneous 5-axis (continuous tool orientation) and 3+2 positional 5-axis (indexed workpiece positioning) are available. Tolerances are held to precision standards with CMM verification. Materials include aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and engineering plastics.

Anodizing

• Clear Anodizing (Type II): Transparent protective layer

• Hard Anodizing (Type III): Thick, wear-resistant coating for moving surfaces

• Color Anodizing: Black, gold, red, blue, and custom colors

• Chromic Acid Anodizing: Thin coating for aerospace fatigue-critical parts

Chemical Finishes

• Chem-Film (Alodine): Conductive corrosion protection for electronics

• Passivation: Surface cleaning and oxide layer stabilization

Coating & Plating

• Powder Coating: Durable polymer finish in any RAL color

• Electroless Nickel Plating: Uniform nickel-phosphorus coating with hardness and corrosion resistance

• PTFE / Teflon Coating: Low-friction, non-stick surface for sliding applications

Mechanical Finishes

• Bead Blasting: Uniform matte texture for prepaint or decorative finish

• Brushing: Directional grain pattern for consumer and architectural parts

• Polishing: High-gloss reflective finish for aesthetic requirements

• Tumbling: Edge deburring and surface smoothing on large quantities

Application Guidelines

• Aerospace exterior: Hard anodizing or chromic acid anodizing

• Medical devices: Passivation or electropolishing

• Consumer visible parts: Brushing + clear anodizing

• High-wear components: Hard anodizing (Type III)

• Electronic applications: Chem-film (Alodine) for conductivity

• Outdoor / marine: Powder coating or e-coating