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5X Continuous Machining

Five-axis machines designed to achieve high accuracies and finishes with cycle time reductions up to 70%

5XC: Up to 70% Cycle Time Reduction

Five-axis continuous (5XC) machining, made possible by new technologies, is revolutionizing five-axis machining. These technologies are reducing programming and cycle and lead times for complex and 3D contoured surface die/mold and medical components by up to 70%, depending on the application. The process delivers superior precision and enhanced surface finishes, dramatically cuts part costs and extends tool life.
WHAT IS 5XC?

High-Speed 5-Axis Machining for Die/Mold

The D200Z five-axis vertical machining center’s unique kinematic design incorporates extreme speeds and precision to deliver tighter tolerances and flawless blends and matches on complex 3D contoured workpieces.

View the D200Z’s outstanding volumetric accuracy (less than 2 microns total) of the table and full-axis motions using a digital indicator with 100-nanometer resolution. The D200Z’s accuracy, combined with the core-cooled spindle and SGI.5 motion control software, provides the highest degree of accuracy and quality of blends and matches of multifaceted contoured 3D geometries dies and molds demand.
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Showcasing Makino 5XC Die/Mold Geometries

CASE STUDY: Cross Rib Electrode - Download
91% reduction in cycle time over 3-axis machining. 

CASE STUDY: Volumetric Accuracy Test Cube - Download
33.3% accuracy increase over conventional 5-axis platform. 

CASE STUDY: Prism Mold Cavity - Download
70% reduction of processing over 2+3 axis machining with significant surface finish improvement. 

CASE STUDY: Complex Wave Contour Test - Download
Cycle time and surface finish comparison to 3-axis machining.
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Showcasing Makino 5XC Die/Mold Geometries

Makino’s Rich Die/Mold History

Makino has a rich history of building high-performance machining tools for the die/mold industries, beginning in 1937 and continuing to this day – both the machine and the control software.

See this history from the beginning of our die/mold partnerships to our latest five-axis vertical machining centers – the V80s and V90s, models engineered to deliver faster throughput, finer finishes and lower costs.
See the V90S