Used Multi Axis CNC Machines

What is a Multi Axis CNC Machine?

The multi axis CNC machines are the CNCs with one or more additional axes than the traditional axes, which are X, Y, and Z. This multi axis configurations of these machines help eliminate the fixturing fatigue of traditional setups. 

The multi-axis machining center configurations include:

• A 4-axis CNC machine, where the machine gets one additional axis, sometimes done with a rotary table or indexer.
• A 5-axis CNC machine, where the machine gets two more rotational axes, which are mostly simultaneous or positional. 

The axis configurations can go up to 12-axis for CNC machines, but 4-axis and 5-axis ones are generally more used by manufacturing shops. 

Why Should You Get a Multi Axis CNC Machine for Your Shop?

Multi axis CNC machining can be beneficial for different manufacturing shops. Here are some of the top reasons why you should get a used multi axis machining center for your manufacturing shop: 

1. The first benefit of a multi-axis machining center is that it helps you to do different complex geometric machining works that need intricate designing.  
2. These machines can do machining in a single setup, whereas traditional CNC machines need multiple setups, which reduces human interference and risk of manual errors. 
3. A multi axis CNC milling machine or a multi axis CNC lathe can do more precision machining work compared to traditional CNC machines. 
4. A multi-axis machining center helps in faster machining with fewer setups and easier fixturing. 
5. Also, when you buy a used multi axis machining center, you get a highly capable CNC machine at a more affordable price.

Top Industries that Need Multi Axis CNC Machines:

Here are some of the major industries that use a multi-axis machining center for their manufacturing work: 

1. Aerospace components and structural parts.
2. Energy and industrial equipment.
3. Mold and die manufacturing.
4. Automotive housing, brackets, and prototypes.
5. Medical implants and surgical instruments. 

Why Should You Buy from MachineStation?

Here are the top reasons why you should buy your used multi axis machining center from MachineStation: 

1. We have a wide collection of machines that help you choose a machine as per your budget. 
2. We have machines from different brands, so that you can buy the multi axis CNC machine of the brand you prefer among all. 
3. We have a dedicated team that will guide you to make the machine buying process more effortless. 
4. We can get the machine shipped to different parts of the world, so your location won’t be a big hurdle for us.

FAQs:

1. Are used multi-axis CNC machines suitable for production work?

Used multi-axis CNC machines are commonly used in both job shops and production environments, depending on their condition, configuration, and maintenance history.

2. Do used multi-axis CNC machines support complex part geometries?

Multi-axis configurations allow machining on multiple sides of a part, making them suitable for components with complex angles, contours, and features.

3. Can I upgrade a 3-axis machine to a multi-axis machine instead?

Some 3-axis machines can be fitted with a rotary table or indexer, but this differs from a dedicated multi-axis machining center in terms of integration and capability.