5 Axis CNC Machines
Amera-Seiki 5-axis machining centers cut complex parts in a single setup. Choose from compact trunnion machines, a rigid gantry design, or large tilting-head models — each built for simultaneous 5-axis contouring and 3+2 positional work.
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5-AXIS Models
15,000
MAX SPINDLE RPM
1600 mm
MAX X TRAVEl
OVERVIEW
What is a 5-Axis CNC Machine?
A 5-axis CNC machine moves the cutting tool and workpiece along five axes: the three linear axes (X, Y and Z) plus two rotary axes — a tilt axis (A or B) and a rotary axis (C). Because the part can be tilted and rotated under the spindle, a 5-axis machining center reaches five sides of a workpiece in one setup and keeps the tool at the ideal angle on curved and angled surfaces. This results in fewer fixtures, fewer re-clamps and less stacked-up error plus shorter, stiffer tools that leave a better surface finish.
OVERVIEW
Types of Vertical Machining Centers
- AS-300/5AX — Ø350 mm table, Fanuc control
- AS-350/5AX — Ø350 mm table, Fanuc 0i-MF
- AS-620/5AX — Ø650 mm table, Heidenhain or Siemens
- Up to 12,000 rpm standard (15,000 rpm optional)
- AS-800/5AX — Ø800 mm table
- 800 / 1,245 / 620 mm X/Y/Z travel
- Heidenhain TNC640 or Siemens ONE
- AS-600T/5AX — 1,300 mm X travel, 700 x 1,450 mm table
- AS-800T/5AX — 1,600 mm X travel, 850 x 1,800 mm table
- Heidenhain TNC640 or Siemens ONE
WHY 5-AXIS
Benefits of 5-Axis Machining
What moving from 3-axis to a 5-axis machining center does for your shop
Single-Setup Machining – Reach five faces of a part without re-fixturing
Better Accuracy– Fewer re-clamps means less tolerance stack-up between features
Complex Geometry – Contour impellers, blades, molds and undercuts in one program
Superior Finish – Tilt the part to use shorter, stiffer tools at the ideal cutting angle
Less Fixturing – Replace multiple custom fixtures and secondary operations
3+2 or Full 5-Axis – Run positional 3+2 work or simultaneous 5-axis on the machine
Product Line
Our 5-Axis Models
Six 5-axis CNC machines across three configurations, sized from compact cells to large-part production.
AS-300/5AX
Trunnion · A/C Axes
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AS-350/5AX
Trunnion · A/C Axes
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AS-620/5AX
Trunnion · B/C Axes
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AS-800/5AX
Gantry · A/C Axes
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AS-600T/5AX
Tilting Head · B/C Axes
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AS-800T/5AX
Tilting Head · B/C Axes
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Equipment To Rave About
James Roy,
Mavrik Manufacturing
We have many Amera-Seiki machines in our plant, and we purchased our first Amera-Seiki UTM-12 Coupling Solution over a year ago. We’ve been running 4½” API (8) round oil couplings and find this machine to be the best threading machine we have ever known!
Bill Awerkamp,
Awerkamp Machine Co.
It was simple. They had one (Amera-Seiki LT-50 CNC Lathe) coming in just like I wanted. I went and looked at it and, after their tech showed me how well-built it was, I bought it.
Thomas H. Addy,
Quality Engineering
The machine we wanted was too tall to fit into our building, but Amera-Seiki offered to customize the guarding so it would fit. No other machine company made this offer. We are very, very pleased with both machine and the customer service at Amera-Seiki!
Bill Awerkamp,
Awerkamp Machine Co.
Their tech came in and set it all up, explained it and let me do the test cut. (3 years later) we had a bad wreck that knocked the turret and headstock out of alignment which their man corrected in a few hours. We have had no other problems.
Chuck Lord,
Innovation Machining Corp.
Working with Amera-Seiki, you never have to worry if they’re trying to take advantage of you.
Bill Awerkamp,
Awerkamp Machine Co.
I would recommend the Amera-Seiki. It (A-S LT-50 Lathe) is built well and I could not find a better one for even close to what we paid. It’s a good machine.
Randy Sherbeyn,
Springfield INC. (Springfield Armory)
We’ve been an Amera-Seiki customer for 18 years. We have 15 Amera-Seiki machines.
Ford B. Cauffiel,
American Steel Products Company
Excellent quality and service. I would recommend Amera-Seiki machines to others.
Help Center
Frequently Asked Questions
A 5-axis CNC machine moves a cutting tool or workpiece along five axes at once: the three linear axes (X, Y and Z) plus two rotary axes, usually A or B for tilt and C for rotation. The extra axes let the tool reach five sides of a part in a single setup and hold the ideal cutting angle on complex, curved surfaces.
In 3+2 (positional) machining, the two rotary axes tilt and lock the part at a fixed angle, then the machine cuts with X, Y and Z. In simultaneous 5-axis machining, all five axes move together during the cut, which is needed for contoured parts such as impellers, blades and molds. Every Amera-Seiki 5-axis machining center can run both.
Trunnion machines (AS-300/5AX, AS-350/5AX, AS-620/5AX) tilt and rotate the part on the table and are a compact, accurate choice for small to mid-size parts. The gantry AS-800/5AX adds rigidity and a 1,000 kg table load for heavier, complex workpieces. Tilting-head machines (AS-600T/5AX, AS-800T/5AX) swivel the spindle instead of the part, which suits long, large or heavy parts up to a 1,800 mm table.
The AS-620/5AX, AS-800/5AX, AS-600T/5AX and AS-800T/5AX are available with Heidenhain TNC640 or Siemens ONE controls. The AS-300/5AX and AS-350/5AX use Fanuc controls.
5-axis CNC machine prices depend on the configuration, work envelope, spindle, control and options such as larger tool magazines or rotary table drives. Request a quote and an Amera-Seiki machine expert will price a machine built around your parts.
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