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moldmakingtechnology.com 75 Machining Pages 73 to 90 hurco.com Hurco Leads 5-Axis Revolution Hurco is leading the 5-Axis Revolution, a technology that is becoming increasingly important for moldmakers. While a vast majority of moldmakers have relied on three-axis machining centers in the past, three-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 three-axis machining for mold work. For fine finishing operations, especially on small diameter molds, three-axis machin- ing can make the process more difficult than it needs to be. With simultaneous five-axis machining, you can use shorter, stouter tools, which means you can push faster with increased feed rates. Using simultaneous five-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 five-axis a priority. The last 10 years of research and development has resulted in a broad line of five-axis machining centers and advanced five-axis control features. Learn more at hurco.com. WEBSITE PRODUCTS/SERVICES PRODUCT CATEGORIES Hurco Companies, Inc. One Technology Way P.O. Box 68180 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Toll-Free: 800-634-2416 Email: info@hurco.com hurco.com • Horizontal Machining Centers • Lathes • Machine Control Software • Machine Controls • Milling Machines • Vertical Machining Centers