5-Axis CNC Machining

Working hand-in-hand with our robust Quality Management System, JACO Machine Works strives to provide the industry’s best 5-Axis machining and milling services for any application.  We prioritize your requirements while guiding you toward the optimal process for creating your precision components.

5-Axis CNC mills are a leap forward in machining technology. These sophisticated machines enable precision work on five axis within a single setup, allowing unmatched versatility, efficiency, and capabilities to produce complex geometries and intricate designs. Advantages of 5-Axis CNC Milling over traditional 3-Axis CNC machining include:

• Access to Multiple Sides: Unlike traditional mills that operate primarily along the X, Y, and Z axes, 5-Axis CNC mills provide access to up to five sides of a part (adding A and B rotational axes). This versatility allows for intricate workpiece features to be addressed from various angles.
• Complex Tool Paths: The heart of 5-Axis machining lies in its controllers. These advanced CNC controllers drive all five axes simultaneously, enabling the creation of complex tool paths with unparalleled flexibility. For instance, they can effortlessly shape organic forms like those found in surgical instruments and implants, as well as turbine impellers.
• Efficiency and Simplicity: The ability to machine multiple sides at various angles streamlines the machining process – and thus significantly improves efficiency – by reducing set-ups and eliminating the need for complex fixtures and work-holdings.

5-Axis Milling Capabilities & Features

Our 5-axis CNC machines assure high precision and accuracy through several advanced features:

• Powerful 5-axis CNC control – The heart of the system, the control unit orchestrates simultaneous movement along fixe axes ensuring seamless coordination for complex machining tasks.
• Rigid machine constructions – the rigidity of our CNC mills minimizes vibrations during operation, leading to more precise cuts and consistent results.
• High-speed water-cooled spindle – The workhorse of the machine, the high-speed, water-cooled spindles in our 5-Axis CNC Mills effortlessly handle various materials, maintaining accuracy during long production cycles.
• Precision glass scales – These optical linear encoders provide real-time feedback on position and movement ensuring accurate positioning.
• Laser tool probe – Our laser probes precisely measure tool lengths and diameters, automatically compensating for any variations.
• High-pressure chilled coolant system – To ensure consistent performance, the high-pressure cooling systems in our 5-Axis machines are designed to dissipate heat, prolonging tool life and assuring precise cuts.
• And more!

Customer Success Story

An emerging medical device company came to JACO Machine Works with a design for a groundbreaking product that harnessed compressed nitrous oxide to freeze and temporarily block pain receptors in patients’ limbs. Designed to last up to three months, this innovative technology greatly reduces patient discomfort and minimizes reliance on opioid painkillers during major surgical procedures.

Recognizing the critical need for precision, this medical customer came to JACO Machine Works to produce a critical component within their product that required meticulous machining. Leveraging our state-of-the-art Chiron 5-Axis capabilities, we crafted this vital part in one operation, meeting the required tighter tolerances while saving costs. Our commitment to excellence and expertise ensured that every detail aligned perfectly, every time. Once the customer’s product earned FDA approval, JACO was able to seamlessly ramp up production to meet increased demand.

JACO's 5-Axis Milling Machines

Our fleet of 5-axis machines and their specifications include:

Industries Served

Our 5-Axis Mills produce custom components with complex geometries for an extensive range of industries, including:

• Medical Devices - Our state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC machines enable the creation of intricate, complex, and organic geometries. Whether you need surgical instruments, sensors, implantable devices, or diagnostic equipment, we deliver the precision required.
• Aerospace - Our cutting-edge 5-axis CNC machines are crucial for manufacturing critical components like turbine blades, engine parts, and structural elements, where tight tolerances and high accuracy are vital for performance and safety.
• Sensor Devices - 5-axis machining enables simultaneous movement in five different axes, allowing for the creation of intricate shapes and contours. This flexibility ensures precise fabrication of sensor components with complex geometries while maintaining tight tolerances.
• Surgical Instruments – 5-Axis Machining is an advanced technique allowing for the precise shaping of surgical instrument components. With five axes of movement, we can easily achieve complex geometries with tight tolerances.
• High-Performance Electrical Connectors - 5-axis precision milling allows for the creation of complex geometries necessary for high-performance electrical connectors. It enables machining of intricate shapes and angles that traditional 3-axis milling cannot achieve, making it ideal for producing precise components like modular and fork connectors.
• Semiconductor Tooling and Equipment - 5-axis precision machining is crucial in the semiconductor industry for creating complex machine tools with intricate geometries and angles, such as wafer handling systems and precision alignment tools. Machining parts from multiple angles in a single setup increases efficiency and accuracy, ensuring the tools meet stringent tolerances required in semiconductor manufacturing.
• And more!

As an ISO9001:2015 & ASD9100 D certified manufacturer catering to all the above industries, JACO Machine Works understands that product traceability and lot control are non-negotiable requirements. That’s why we maintain full traceability throughout all our processes to stay in compliance with your rigorous regulatory specifications.

The Best Machining Services for Precision Components

Whatever your application might be, our engineers at JACO are happy to help bring your product to market in the shortest amount of time and at the lowest cost possible. We are committed to providing you with quality engineering, design services, and supply chain management that will exceed your expectations and meet every specification. In addition to our 5-Axis CNC machine centers, we also offer:

• CNC Swiss Screw Machining
• Vertical CNC Machining
• Horizontal CNC Machining
• Laser Welding
• And many others

Contact us or Request a Quote to get started on your CNC machining project today!