What is 4axis and 5axis CNC machining? Rapid Direct
#0183;#32;To understand how 4axis and 5axis machining works, we first need a clear picture of the alternative: 3axis machining, which is still the most widely used form of CNC machining today. Look at a typical 3axis CNC milling machine. A typical 3axis CNC mill creates parts by moving its spindle up and down, side to side, and back and forth.