5-Axis CNC: When Does the Investment Make Sense?
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5-Axis CNC: When Does the Investment Make Sense?

Friday, January 15, 2027
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Hermitage Hotel
A data-driven session on when to move from 3-axis to 5-axis CNC, with real payback analysis from Tennessee shops.

About This Event

Five-axis CNC machining can reduce setup times by 60% and open doors to aerospace and medical contracts. But not every shop is ready. This session provides the honest math: what volume, complexity, and margin profile justifies 5-axis? We compare shops that made the leap and those that decided to wait. Best for: shop owners, production managers, and lead machinists at precision machining operations.

Speakers

Dave Rutherford

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.

Agenda

6:00 PM

Southern Comfort Lunch

Nashville hot chicken and fixings.

6:30 PM

The 5-Axis Decision Framework

Volume, complexity, and margin thresholds.

7:00 PM

Five Shops, Five Decisions

Three that invested, two that waited.

7:20 PM

Open Forum

Bring your parts for live feasibility discussion.

Hosted By

PrecisionCut CNC

High-precision CNC machining and custom metal fabrication for aerospace and defense.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, attendance is free. The host covers the event and lunch. We require a credit card hold to reserve your spot and prevent no-shows.

A $15 hold is placed on your card. You are only charged if you fail to attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance.

Southern comfort lunch: Nashville hot chicken tenders, mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread.

Each attendee must register individually to ensure accurate headcount for catering and seating.

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