Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software

Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software can dramatically increase your shop’s competitiveness

Multiaxis machining can dramatically increase a shop’s competitiveness, and Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software's add-in offers a wide range of multiaxis machining strategies – both basic and advanced.

Multiaxis Toolpath Types in Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software:

• Multisurface 5-axis roughing and finishing, including depth cuts, plunge roughing, and flowline machining.
• Machine 5-axis parts using spiral, zigzag, or one way tool motion.
• Swarf fanning and swarf machining over multisurface floors keeps the tool edge against the drive surface for a smooth finish.
• Rail swarf cutting gives you added control by driving the tool along a lower rail.
• 5-axis circle milling with Mastercam Multiaxis Mill.
• Minimum tilt control helps prevent tool motion that would cause tool holder collisions.
• Machine 5-axis curves with independent definitions of tool side angle and lead/lag angle.
• Create 5-axis contour toolpaths around surface edges for applications such as trimming vacuum-formed parts.
• Machine toward a single point for smooth tip cutting around an entire part.
• Easy 4-axis rotary axis and roll die programming, and 5-axis drilling.
• Wrap a toolpath around a diameter with rotary axis substitution.
• Create full 5-axis motion from a 3-axis projected toolpath with Mastercam Multiaxis Mill.
• Special options for machining cylinder heads and converting probe data to machinable geometry.

Tool Motion in Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software:

• Automatic point generator adds greater precision in difficult areas.
• Complete control over the tool axis, lead/lag, entry/exit, and tilt simplifies even the most difficult multiaxis jobs.
• Full entry and exit control lets you determine exactly where and how the cutter enters and leaves your part.
• 3D tool compensation in machine controls and full tapered tool support.
• Advanced gouge checking and a 5-axis safe zone around the part using Mastercam Multiaxis Mill.

Tool Axis Control in Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software: 

• Shank containment simplifies cutting in confined areas.
• Powerful axis limits control tool motion between defined angles, ensuring the tool tilt will not violate part or machine tool limits.
• Easily refine control of your tool axis with a few simple pieces of CAD geometry.

With Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software, you have complete control over the three crucial elements of multiaxis machining: toolpath types, tool motion, and tool axis. And you get that control in a clear, easy to understand way.

To learn more about Mastercam X5 Multiaxis Mill CNC manufacturing software, contact MLC CAD Systems at 800-364-1652, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact your local MLC CAD Systems location for more information.