Showcase

A sculpted figure on a square base: surfaces facing every direction, the classic 5-axis problem.

A brushed outer ring, stepped inner cavity and angled lugs: three kinds of surface in one part.

Dense thin fins, where a steady depth of cut and feed keep every fin identical.

Pierced ornament with rounded edges: a brittle material that wants shallow passes.

Deep pockets between the spokes: the tool has to reach in without touching the spoke next to it.

Narrow channels between twisted blades: the places three axes cannot reach, five can.

Lightening cut-outs and a bore at each end, where outline and holes have to line up.

Feather texture drawn out layer by layer with a small finishing stepover.

A shallow relief: depth of cut sets the layers, finishing stepover sets the detail.

Transparent material shows every tool mark, so the finish depends on the finishing parameters.

Small gears and steps inside a pocket, cleaned up with a small-diameter tool.

Triangular cut-outs and countersunk holes, then the outline cut free from a thin sheet.