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Re: Hex Shafts and Bearings

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Originally Posted by rc_cola1323 View Post
I meant we needed a 5 axis for the shafts to be made (This part is my first suggestion). The bit isn't long enough on our regular CNC. So we take it down there. Hope that clears it up a bit.
A 5 axis machine, either mill or lathe, is overkill (in fact depending on the type, if it's a mill, you may not even be able to do it). You need a 4 axis mill or a 3 axis lathe.
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