5-Axis Milling
We review your 3D data and place it with a partner shop running a 5-axis machining centre. Five sides, undercuts and angled hole patterns in one setup.
Request a 5-axis partIn 3+2 five-axis milling the machine tilts both rotary axes into a fixed angular position and then mills on 3 axes. This machines five sides of a part in one setup, with tolerances down to IT6. Fewer re-clamping steps mean fewer position errors. Strobel Industry places 5-axis milled parts with vetted partner shops, reply within 24 hours.
Why 5-Axis Machining?
Single Setup Only
Complex 3D geometries are manufactured in a single setup. This eliminates re-clamping errors and saves up to 40% production time.
Better Surfaces
Tilting the tool allows milling with short, rigid tools. That gives clean flanks and surfaces down to Ra 0.8 µm without rework.
Undercuts
Access to contours that would require multiple special tools or EDM in 3-axis machining.
Shorter Tools
Tool can be steeply angled → shorter overhang → less vibration → higher accuracy.
Industries & Applications
Aerospace
Structural parts, brackets, fairings made from aluminum 7075 and titanium
Medical Technology
Implants, instruments, housings made from stainless steel and PEEK
Tool & Mold Making
Cavities, cores, electrodes with freeform surfaces
Mechanical Engineering
Complex housings, valve blocks, turbine components
Motorsport
Lightweight parts, adapters, special brackets in small series
Prototyping
Functional samples in production quality for validation and testing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis?
3+2 machining (positional) tilts the rotary axes to fixed angles and then mills on 3 axes. Simultaneous 5-axis moves all five axes at once and is needed for true freeform surfaces such as turbine blades or impellers. 3+2 covers prismatic parts, undercuts and angled hole patterns economically. If you need simultaneous machining, say so in your enquiry. We check which partner shop can do it.
What are the advantages of 5-axis milling over 3-axis?
Fewer setups (often just one), shorter machining times, better surface quality through optimal tool engagement, and access to undercuts without special tooling.
What materials can be machined in 5-axis?
Essentially all CNC materials: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, copper, brass, and high-performance plastics like PEEK and POM.
How large can 5-axis parts be?
That depends on the partner shop. State the dimensions in your enquiry and we check which shop can mill your part.
Request a 5-Axis Part
Send your 3D file. We review it and get back to you within 24 hours with the right partner shop.
Ready for the
next step?
Send us your drawing. We review the enquiry and pass it on to a suitable, vetted partner shop, free and without obligation .