Information And Tips In Looking For 5 Axis Machining Contract

By James Reynolds


A 5 axis machining is a computer numerical control machine that moves a part or tool in 5 different axes at the same time. This enables the manufacturing of complex parts which made it popular. It could also reduce the time to manufacture parts because there is no need to set up for multiple procedures to make a complicated part.

There are many companies that offers their services for people who want to make an object through this technology. They are offering a 5 axis machining contract so that other businesses could use them to make the parts needed for their products. Here are some information and tips in looking for one.

The movement of material or tool in the machine in the three dimensional plane is represented by X, Y and Z which stands for the length, width and height respectively. The fourth one is the rotational movement in X axis and the fifth one is the rotational movement in Y axis. There is a possible sixth axis but this is not implemented in the machine because the benefits gained will be minimal.

Search for the companies online which are offering their equipment for contract use. Websites dedicated for searching establishments like these are available and can be used to make your search easier and faster. Make a list of all the companies in your area so you could start choosing between them.

You could also ask for recommendations from friends and colleagues. Maybe they have also done business with one of these establishments and they could provide you with details about their experience with them. The information you will get from them is a great way to help you decide on which to choose.

Read online reviews and testimonials regarding their company. Their websites could have these and you can find information of how they had dealt with other people. An online forum could be used as well to ask around about a particular company and you may be able to find something about them there as well.

Ask how long have they been in the industry. This would mean people trust them and have contracts with them if they had been able to survive for a long while. They would also have the experience needed in operating these machines and in making different things that people want to be made.

Ask for references and sample works they had. They could show you some samples that they have currently in their possession and see how well it is made. You can also ask the name of other companies that they made parts for and ask which particular part it was so you could have an idea. If possible, visit and interview their previous customers to get more information about them and to know if having business with them is a good idea.

Ask the total price of the contract that you will be getting with them. Inform them of the material that you need and the quantity of the parts or items you want made. This will be the factors that the price will be depending on including the time given to finish it. Compare it with other companies and decide which has the better contract.




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