Complex components for milling require multiple setups and specific fixturing for intricate details. These setups entail dedicated fixturing that can be limited by the lack of part volume. In essence, the volume of parts does not justify the cumbersome work and hours dedicated towards manufacturing such fixtures. As we all know, setups are the most important aspect of the machining process but also the most difficult and monotonous. Given the current trend of manufacturing, it becomes imperative for shops to reduce their setups, i.e costs, by upgrading to 5-axis to keep up with their respective demands. This is where KME CNC comes into play, making the transition as seamless as possible with its various product offering.

95% of manufactured parts need 5-axis positioning and not full contouring

KME CNC Systems allow shops to meet their production demands in addition to helping them take on additional jobs they previously could not have accommodated. The majority of 5-axis users are not in need of full 5-axis contouring as most jobs can be completed with 3 + 2 setup. Furthermore, KME CNC’s 5-Axis Systems help shops realize high degree accuracies, a crucial requirement in the manufacturing world. By maintaining a single point of holding on a particular part, machine tools have the ability to machine the first point and move to a second point with absolutely no relative deviation. Theoretically, the position of each point within the five faces will be perfect in relation to the machine tool’s capability.

EVERY TIME SOMEBODY TOUCHES THE PART IT COSTS MONEY
      - Gerard Vacio referring to operator’s handling of a complex part

KME CNC is unmatched at transforming existing 3-axis vertical machining centers and 4-axis horizontal machining centers into 5-axis production machines. KME CNC 5 Axis Systems work in conjunction with the machines you already have and all of the popular workholding solutions you are already using to make the transition to 5-axis as seamless as possible. All CNC machines have their own brains, their own memory, and their own independent controller that allows them to interface with the desired equipment. KME CNC’s Tombstones and Trunnions are able to completely integrate with existing control systems, so you do not need to program the control unit. Our units work with direct g-code from your machine controls. KME CNC makes the transition to 5-axis as seamless as possible.