Can we talk about the push for more 5-axis setups in smaller shops

Three years ago at the shop in Dayton, we had one old 3-axis mill that did everything. Last month, the owner brought in a used 5-axis machine, and now half our new quotes are for complex parts that need it. Anyone else's shop seeing this shift, or is it just us?

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gavinb9720d ago

But who's gonna run the thing when it breaks?

harpery4720d ago

Wondering if this makes old-school machinists obsolete.

parker18320d ago

What about all the weird one-off jobs a CNC can't handle? I've seen guys fix ancient parts by eye and feel that would stump any programmer. That kind of problem solving doesn't just go away.