3 axis CNC machine

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3 Axis CNC Machines & 3 Axis Machining Centers: Essential in Modern Manufacturing While 3 axis CNC machines may not be suitable for all businesses, their use depends on factors such as production run size, workpiece properties, accuracy requirements, material costs, and stock holding capabilities. At Ward CNC, our expertise can determine if these machines are still the most profitable choice for your business. These machines include 2.5 axis capabilities and routines to machine complex contoured surfaces commonly seen in mould making and aerospace applications. Their cycles prioritize speed, accuracy, and efficient memory usage, while offering simple and intricate part cutting with high-quality toolpaths. 3 Axis CNC machines also provide customizable options for containment and avoidance of specific areas, retract moves to lower travel distance, and generate high-speed toolpaths without sharp edges. User-defined beginning and finish Z depths are supported, as well as rest or leftover machining features that reduce air cutting by confining toolpaths to unprocessed areas. The consistent stepover cycle eliminates material by keeping a user-defined stepover relative to the surface, creating semi-finished or finished toolpaths with consistent stepovers even on sloping surfaces. Additionally, these machines can model the entire machining process, including machine parts, clamps, stock, and fixtures for maximum versatility in machining the same part with different tools. In conclusion, 3 axis CNC machines offer numerous benefits such as flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency, making them an essential component in modern manufacturing despite their limitations in certain situations.