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5-Axis CNC Machining Services

Get first parts in as little as 7 days from 5 axis CNC machining services built for complex geometry. Undercuts, compound angles and contoured surfaces are cut in a single setup and held to ±0.005 mm. Upload a drawing for a quote within one business day.

  • ±0.005 mm Tolerance
  • Ra 0.4 µm Surface finish
  • 7 days Prototype lead time
  • 5 Simultaneous axes
  • 5-Axis Machining
  • Laser Cutting
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Injection Molding
  • CNC Machining
  • Anodize · Plating · Hardening
  • Swiss Turning
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Post Processing
Overview

One Setup, First Parts in 7 Days.

Our 5-axis machining centers reach multiple faces, undercuts and deep cavities without re-fixturing. A ported body with bores on several faces needs one clamping on five axes, while a 3-axis route re-clamps per face and stacks error. That is the practical case for 5 axis CNC machining: fewer setups, shorter cycle times and 5-axis prototypes in as little as 7 days.

A part with features on only one or two faces and no undercuts usually does not need five axes; 3- or 4-axis CNC machining holds it at lower cost. Five axes pay off when features sit on three or more faces or at compound angles. What Is 5-axis machining explains how simultaneous motion differs from 3+2 positioning.

To get a quote, send a drawing: a STEP or IGES model plus 2D drawing with GD&T is ideal. An NDA can be signed first. Download capability decks for your sourcing team.

5-axis CNC machining centre with trunnion table
Five-Axis Payoff

What Five Axes Deliver on Complex Parts.

  • Undercuts, compound angles and deep cavities in one fixturing
  • Tolerances ±0.005 mm to ±0.01 mm, better repeatability
  • Surface finish to Ra 0.4 µm, little secondary finishing
  • Fewer setups, shorter cycle times and lead times
  • Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and engineering plastics

When to use 5-axis machining

Choose 5-axis when features sit on three or more faces or at compound angles: ported bodies, multi-sided housings, brackets and plates with undercuts or deep cavities, in aluminum, stainless steel, titanium or engineering plastics, from one prototype to low-to-medium volume production.

5-axis machining centre at Divine Precision
Key Advantages

Why 5-Axis Machining at Divine Precision.

What a drawing-to-part order gains on five axes compared with 3- and 4-axis routes.

  • Complex Geometries

    Complex Geometries

    Undercuts, compound angles, deep cavities and contoured surfaces are cut without splitting the part across several fixtures or redesigning it.

  • Accuracy & Repeatability

    Accuracy & Repeatability

    ±0.005 mm to ±0.01 mm depending on material and design, with features held relative to one datum because the part is not re-clamped between operations.

  • Surface Finish

    Surface Finish

    Continuous toolpaths leave fewer tool marks and less vibration. Ra 0.4 µm is available on request, so a separate polishing step is often unnecessary.

  • Fewer Setups

    Fewer Setups

    Less handling means shorter cycle times and shorter lead times. First 5-axis parts ship in as little as 7 days, and prototype machining covers low-volume follow-up runs.

  • Design Flexibility

    Design Flexibility

    Send the geometry as designed. Our DFM review flags only what genuinely needs to change for manufacturability, not what a 3-axis shop would prefer.

  • Material Range

    Material Range

    Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, special alloys and engineering plastics run on the same 5-axis centers.

Specifications

What This Process Will Hold.

The ranges below apply to five-axis work and depend on material and part design. If one feature on your print needs a tighter band, send the part and we will review that callout against your tolerance specification.

  • Machining Capability

    Machining Capability

    Tolerance±0.005 mm to ±0.01 mm, depending on material and design
    Surface finishRa 0.4 µm on request, Ra 1.6 µm standard
    Axes5 simultaneous; 3- and 4-axis also in-house
    FeaturesUndercuts, compound angles, deep cavities, contoured surfaces
    MaterialsAluminum, stainless steel, titanium, engineering plastics
    RepeatabilityNo repositioning between operations
    VolumesPrototypes and low-to-medium volume production
  • Commercial Terms

    Commercial Terms

    Minimum order1 piece
    Prototype lead timeAs quick as 7 days
    Production lead time4 to 6 weeks typical, rush available
    Typical batch size1 to 10,000 pieces
    File formatsSTEP, IGES, SLDPRT, PRT, DWG, PDF
    QuotationWithin one business day, with DFM notes
    ShippingWorldwide by air or sea (EXW, FOB, DDP)
Materials & Finishes

Aluminum To Titanium, Certified Per Lot.

The alloys and plastics we machine on five axes, from aluminum milled parts to stainless steel that can be taken through passivation. A material certificate and inspection record ship with each lot, with full traceability from raw material to finished part.

  • Metals

    • Aluminum6061 · 6082 · 7075 · 5052
    • Stainless303 · 304 · 316L · 17-4PH
    • TitaniumGr.2 · Gr.5
    • Special alloysHigh-nickel alloys, quoted per drawing
  • Plastics

    • PEEK
    • PTFE
    • PA66
    • POM
  • Surface finishes

    • Type II anodizing
    • Type III hard anodizing
    • Electroless nickel
    • Nickel plating
    • Zinc plating
    • Passivation
    • Heat treatment
    • Bead blasting
    • Powder coating
    • Polishing
    • Laser engraving
Quality Control

Four ISO 9001:2015 Checkpoints, Billet To Box

  • 01Incoming material
  • 02First article
  • 03In-process
  • 04Final inspection
Coordinate measuring machine inspecting a machined part
  • Material is verified against its certificate first.

    The mill certificate is checked against the drawing and the heat number is recorded on receipt, so every lot traces from raw material to the box it ships in under our ISO 9001:2015 quality process.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • CMMCoordinate measuring machines
    • OpticalImage measuring system, optical comparator
    • RoughnessSurfcom surface roughness tester, Ra / Rz reporting
    • HardnessRockwell, Rockwell superficial and Vickers testers
    • GagesPin, plug, thread plug & ring gages, 3-wire thread measuring
    • ReportsFAI, SPC, PPAP, material certificates, salt spray test
    Read Our Full Quality Process
  • A CMM first-article report before the run starts.

    The first part is measured feature by feature against the drawing and the FAI report is sent to you. The batch starts only after approval, as set out in our quality process.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • CMMFull layout of the first part against the drawing
    • OpticalComparator check of edges, threads and small features
    • RoughnessRa / Rz on the drawing callouts
    • GagesPin, plug and thread gages for the FAI
    • HardnessWhen the drawing specifies a heat-treat condition
    • ReportsFirst article report released before the run continues
    Read Our Full Quality Process
  • SPC sampling to an AQL plan during the run.

    Sampling applies only while the run is in progress: operators check parts with statistical process control and AQL, so drift is corrected at the machine. The final check on every lot is not sampled.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • SPCIn-process charts on the controlling dimensions
    • AQLSampling through the lot, not only at the end
    • OpticalIn-process edge and thread checks
    • GagesGo / no-go at the machine
    • RoughnessSpot checks when the finish is on the drawing
    • ReportsSPC records kept with the lot
    Read Our Full Quality Process
  • 100% dimensional and visual check, then packed.

    Final inspection is 100%, not sampled: every part in the lot gets a dimensional and visual check before packing, and the material certificate and inspection record ship with it.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • CMMFinal dimensional inspection before packing
    • Visual100% visual check for burrs, dents and mix-ups
    • OpticalConfirm threads and small features
    • ReportsInspection report and material certificates in the box
    • PackingVCI film, trays and part identification
    • Salt sprayWhen the finish specification asks for it
    Read Our Full Quality Process
FAQs

Answers,
Before You Quote.

Email enquiry@divineprecision.com or call (852) 6368 4938. Our team replies within one business day.

Ask a Question
  • How much does 5-axis CNC machining cost?

    Each part is quoted from your drawing, not by machine-hour. The drivers are material, number of setups, tolerance, surface finish and quantity. Complex parts often cost less on five axes because fewer setups remove fixture and handling time. Upload a file through Get Instant Quote for a part-specific figure.

  • What tolerances can you hold on 5-axis parts?

    ±0.005 mm to ±0.01 mm depending on material and design, with surface finish to Ra 0.4 µm on request. Some features can go tighter than that range; send the part and the callouts on your drawing will be reviewed one by one.

  • How fast can I get 5-axis prototypes?

    Prototypes can ship in as little as 7 days. Production lead time is typically 4 to 6 weeks, and rush options are available for many jobs, confirmed per quote. Parts ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx or UPS, with sea or air freight for larger shipments.

  • Which materials can you machine on five axes?

    Aluminum (6061, 6082, 7075, 5052), stainless steel (303, 304, 316L, 17-4PH), titanium (Gr.2, Gr.5) and engineering plastics such as PEEK, PTFE, PA66 and POM. High-nickel alloys are quoted per drawing, with a material certificate shipped for each lot.

  • What files should I upload, and is it confidential?

    A STEP or IGES model plus a 2D drawing with GD&T is ideal; SolidWorks, ProE, DWG and PDF also work. Files are reviewed only by our engineering team and never shared with third parties. An NDA is signed on request before any drawing is opened. More quoting answers are on the FAQ page.

  • What inspection documents ship with the parts?

    A material certificate and inspection record ship with each lot, backed by full traceability from raw material to finished part under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system. FAI reports, SPC records and PPAP packages are available on request.

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