5-Axis CNC: When Does the Investment Make Sense?
A data-driven session on when to move from 3-axis to 5-axis CNC, with real payback analysis from Tennessee shops.
What this session covers
How the 90 minutes unfold
Southern Comfort Lunch
Nashville hot chicken and fixings.
The 5-Axis Decision Framework
Volume, complexity, and margin thresholds.
Five Shops, Five Decisions
Three that invested, two that waited.
Open Forum
Bring your parts for live feasibility discussion.
Your host for this briefing
Dave Rutherford
Applications Engineer, PrecisionCut CNC
Dave has programmed and operated 5-axis machines for 22 years. He consults with shops on the transition from 3-axis.
Everything is taken care of
Catered lunch
A plated meal at a private venue. Dietary needs covered.
Curated peers
15–25 senior decision-makers from Nashville companies.
90-minute session
Practical, substantive — never a sales pitch.
Real conversation
Roundtable Q&A where the actual value gets built.
PrecisionCut CNC
High-precision CNC machining and custom metal fabrication for aerospace and defense.
Frequently asked
Yes. Lunch and the full session are covered by the host. All we ask is that you show up — or cancel in advance so we can offer your seat to someone on the waitlist.
LunchLeads works with the host to design the topic, the 90-minute agenda, and the call-to-action so the session actually delivers value — not just a sales pitch. The topic and format you're seeing were built specifically for senior decision-makers in this market.
No account needed. Takes about 30 seconds to register. We'll email your confirmation and a QR code you can show at the door.
Just cancel from the link in your confirmation email. No charges, no fees — we only ask you give us enough notice that someone on the waitlist can take your seat.
Southern comfort lunch: Nashville hot chicken tenders, mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread.
Each attendee registers individually so we have an accurate headcount for lunch and seating. If you'd like to bring a colleague, just share the event link and have them register separately.
Reserve your seat at the table.
Limited to senior decision-makers in Nashville. Thirty seconds to reserve — lunch and the full session are on the house.