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Machining Pages 77 to 92 Hurco Companies, Inc. One Technology Way P.O. Box 68180 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Toll-free: 800-634-2416 Email: info@hurco.com hurco.com PRODUCTS/SERVICES Hurco Leads 5-Axis Revolution Hurco is leading the 5-Axis Revolution, a technology that is becoming increasingly important for mold makers. While a vast majority of mold makers have relied on 3-axis machining centers in the past, 3-axis machining has limitations, especially for deep cavity molds or tall core molds. Deep-cavity molds require long, skinny tools—to minimize chatter and prevent tool breakage, you have to slow down the feed rates. Often, you can't achieve the quality of surface finish you need using 3-axis machining for mold work. For fine finishing operations, especially on small diameter molds, 3-axis machining can make the process more difficult than it needs to be. With simultaneous 5-axis machining, you can use shorter, stouter tools, which means you can push faster with increased feed rates. Using simultaneous 5-axis machining for mold work means you can take heavier cuts and z-depths aren't a problem. All of this results in shorter total machining time. Hurco has made 5-axis a priority. The last 10 years of research and development has resulted in a broad line of 5-axis machining centers and advanced 5-axis control features. Learn more at hurco.com. WEBSITE PRODUCT CATEGORIES • Horizontal Machining Centers • Lathes • Machine Control Software • Machine Controls • Milling Machines • Vertical Machining Centers hurco.com 84 MoldMaking Technology July 2013