5-Axis GCode

ADS enables fast and accurate design and manufacturing of contoured surface projects that utilize cost effective CNC routing with 3 and 5 axis HEAD-HEAD B/C type machines. You can model (or import) designs and export CNC GCode for fabrication. ADS uses a 3+2 method for operating 5-Axis machines where the angle of the router is specified for each pass.

We believe that more people can use CNC automation in many more applications with our software to enable faster and easier design that is cost effective for new business cases.

ADS can import many existing designs from other CAD applications including Fusion 360 and Solidworks if you perfer to use. Arma Automotive Inc. is in the process of developing 3 and 5 axis (HEAD-HEAD B/C) CNC machine software that will be very cost effective.

Unlock productivity gains or start building new more advanced projects by purchasing the ADS Manufacturing 2 or ADS Unlocked product keys. You can download and use the design features in ADS Free tier application today.

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5-Axis GCode Videos

For a walkthrough of some of the features check out the following tube related videos.

ADS 1.2.89 5-Axis GCode support for HEAD-HEAD machines. STEP file format supported import and exports. Mirror mesh supports Cube, Sphere and Cylinder.
Router Testing Preview of our router development process.

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Hardware

ADS 5 Axis software generates tool cutting paths for four and five axis (Double Pivot) Head - Head B/C type machines which is a specific subset of available machines. ADS 5 Axis software does not support machines based on pitching swivel head, pitching work table, rotary table Pivoting Spindle Head type.

Arma has built a custom 5 Axis HEAD-HEAD B/C router to cut blocks of foam measuring 4x8x2 feet and also be small enough to fit in an eight foot ceiling hight shop with the ability to transport it through a garage door. We plan on publishing plans to recreate this machine for others to replicate. More details will be available soon.

Commercial routers that may be compatible with ADS 5 Axis tool pathing are listed below:

ShopBot 5-Axis. This router is not endoursed by Arma. Cutting Area: 860x860x610mm. Price $72,240.00 USD.
StyleCNC STM1325-5A. This router is not endoursed by Arma. Cutting Area: 1300x2500x950mm. Price $110,000.00 USD.
OmniCNC 5-Axis CNC Router. This router is not endoursed by Arma. Cutting Area: 1220x2440x950mm. Price undisclosed.
AWEA AG5-1620. This router is not endoursed by Arma. Cutting Area: 1600x2000x1000mm. Price undisclosed.
Apec G-2540. This router is not endoursed by Arma. Cutting Area: 2500x4000x1000mm. Price undisclosed.