5-Axis CNC Machining

Ramsey, MN · Serving Minneapolis & the Twin Cities

Complex geometries, fewer setups, tighter true position. Our Haas UMC-500SS runs aerospace brackets, turbine housings, medical implants, and defense components in a single fixturing — because the more setups a part sees, the more places it can drift.

Send your 5-axis print (612) 851-6772

Machine Spec Sheet

UMC-500SS

Travels (X / Y / Z)	19.7″ × 17.7″ × 17.7″
Trunnion	+110° / -35° A · 360° C
Spindle	12,000 RPM, BT40 super-speed
Tool capacity	40+1 side-mount
Achievable tol.	±0.0002″
Probing	Renishaw work + tool
Coolant	Through-spindle

When 5-axis is the right call

If your part has any of these, send it 5-axis.

Compound angles or undercuts that 3-axis can't reach without rework
True-position callouts < 0.001″ across multiple features
Thin-wall structural parts where multiple setups would warp the part
Impellers, manifolds, turbine blades, surgical instruments
Production parts where setup time is killing your unit cost

Why fewer setups = better parts

Every time a part comes off a fixture, you're stacking tolerances and burning operator time. 5-axis lets us indicate one datum and machine 5 sides in a single cycle — tighter true position, lower scrap, faster turn.

Representative routing · aerospace bracket

3-axis

Multiple fixtures may be required

5-axis

Setup consolidation candidate

Actual cycle time, fixture count, and cost reduction are established after CAM, workholding, and inspection review.

On the floor

Aluminum aerospace job, single-op cycle.

Watch the UMC-500SS run a structural aluminum part on a 5th Axis V562M vise. Probing on the front side, repeatable indication, and a finish surface that doesn't need rework.

Parts we run on the UMC

Typical 5-axis work

▸ Structural brackets & mounts
▸ Turbine & engine housings
▸ Avionics enclosures
▸ Landing-gear components
▸ Orthopedic & spinal implants
▸ Surgical instruments
▸ Defense weapon-system housings
▸ FAA-PMA replacement parts

Materials

Materials supported

▸ Aluminum 6061 / 7075
▸ Stainless 17-4 PH / 15-5 PH
▸ Stainless 303 / 304 / 316
▸ Titanium 6Al-4V
▸ Custom 465
▸ Inconel 625 / 718
▸ Brass / Bronze
▸ PEEK / Delrin

Full materials list

Documentation to customer requirements

Quality you can audit, not just trust.

FAI

First Article Inspection

AS9102C-format documentation can be quoted when required. The current customer-approved forms or system, characteristic map, inspection results, and supporting evidence follow the released scope. Plan the FAI →

IPI

In-Process Probing

Renishaw probing catches drift between operations. Critical features measured at the spindle — no surprises at final.

MTR

Material Traceability

Full mill cert and heat-lot documentation are available to drawing and PO requirements. PMI is available through an accredited sub-tier when required.

FAQ — 5-Axis Machining

Common questions

What's the maximum part envelope?

19.7″ × 17.7″ × 17.7″ with the trunnion installed. Larger parts route to the VF-4SS 3-axis with a 4th-axis indexer (50″ × 20″ × 24″).

Can you hold ±0.0002″ on production runs?

Yes — on critical features with CMM verification. Day-rate production tolerances are ±0.001″ with periodic CMM checks. Send the print and we'll mark up which features will need the tighter inspection plan.

Do you handle ITAR-controlled 5-axis work?

Yes. We're ITAR registered. Submit the RFQ details without controlled files and mark the project ITAR; we'll reply with approved secure-transfer instructions.

What's a typical 5-axis lead time?

Prototype: 5–10 business days. Production: 2–4 weeks depending on quantity and finishing. Rush available.

Have a part that needs 5-axis?

Send the STEP, drawing, material, quantity, and critical requirements. For a complete package, we target an engineering-reviewed response within one business day; quote timing is confirmed from the actual scope.

Upload your print (612) 851-6772

Not sure the part needs 5-axis? Read our 3-axis vs 5-axis process guide.