MultiCam Inc has unveiled the 8000 Series Five-Axis Router as the ultimate high-performance CNC machining solution.This new line is the choice for high-speed, heavy-duty routing in the woodworking, plastics, non-ferrous metals and composites industries. Five-axis CNC machining opens up a world of new capabilities for MultiCam as applications include edge trimming of molded wood, plastic and composite parts, deep-cavity mold making and machining of spiral staircase components.

In addition to the standard X, Y and Z axes, the end of the Z axis features a 440-degree rotational axis and a 150-degree swing axis. Visualize a hemispherical work envelope (the lower half of a basketball) on the end of the Z axis. MultiCam can put the tool at any point on this surface under full CNC program control.