Compared with ordinary three-axis engraving machines and four axis engraving machines, although five axis machining centers are engraving and milling equipment, the price difference is very large. Generally speaking, the four axis machining center is tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands more expensive than the three axis machining center for the same model and configuration of equipment. The five axis machining center is more expensive than the four axis machining center by hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

Many customers don't agree with this. They always feel that the manufacturer has misrepresented the price. A device can't have such a big price difference. In fact, this is the blind spot of customers' understanding of five axis machining centers, and they don't quite understand the difference between five axis machining centers and three-axis and four axis machining centers.

The reason why CNC five axis machining center is expensive is mainly due to the AC double swing head. A set of AC double swing head and spindle need at least hundreds of thousands, or even higher. With only this accessory, you can buy a three-axis engraving machine equipment. Secondly, there is the CNC control system. The control system used by the five axis machining center is completely different from the three-axis four axis control system. The five axis machining center adopts the five axis five linkage control function. Programming and operation require certain technology. After all, the five axis machining center is a multi-dimensional, multi angle fine machining of workpieces, and a powerful control system is the accuracy guarantee. Third, the five axis machining center is mainly used for casting wood mold, lost foam mold, yacht wood mold, rail transit motor car mold, FRP mold and other industries, which requires high precision. No matter what equipment, the higher the machining precision, the higher the equipment price.

The five axis machining center can do the processing and production process of the three axis and four axis machining center, and can also carry out multi angle fine machining of the workpiece, carving and milling machining of complex curved surfaces, improving the surface finish of the workpiece, etc., with a wide range of applications.

Whether it is the cost of equipment R & D and production, or the equipment assembly process, machining accuracy and scope, all determine that the five axis machining center is much more expensive than the three axis and four axis machining center. Similarly, the production efficiency and accuracy of the advanced five axis machining center are also higher.

Key words: Qingdao five axis machining center