About 5-Axis Machining and KME CNC
95% of manufactured parts need 5-axis positioning and not full contouring

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.
What Guides Us
Built for Precision, Built to Last
Every base for every tombstone, trunnion and indexer is machined from a solid block of Meehanite, the same cast iron used in high-end CNC machine castings. Even though the process is longer, the added strength and rigidity are worth it. Even our covers are machined billet, minimizing any chance of a harmonic vibration from the use of sheet metal. At the heart of every system is the harmonic drive motor. Adopting the concept from the robotics industry and applying it to the needs of metalworking, KME is able to offer 300 foot pounds of torque on even our smallest rotary table on up to 900 ft-lb workhorses. KME’s harmonic drives are guaranteed for a lifetime of zero backlash, while bearings are guaranteed for 10,000 hours.
Highest Standard of Customer Service
Our products come with personal care along with a devoted development team that ensures our customers receive the highest standard of excellent customer service. Whether you choose a standard model or need a custom 5-axis system, we will build a solution to match your specific machining needs including different drive configurations, large or smaller sizes, fewer or more platters. KME CNC is dedicated to making every customer a customer for life.
Dedicated to Keeping Manufacturing in the USA
All of KME’s design, manufacturing, assembly, and programing is done in the USA in our Southern California facility. Even the control units are manufactured on site. You are welcome to visit our fully equipped testing facility in Irvine, California to see how a KME system can benefit you business. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with us.
Our Capacities
KME CNC can design and build custom solutions to meet your specific machining needs. Our facility is fully equipped to test workholding and programs for customers before installing our systems. Complete integration, we will set up and install all systems.