Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Bobcad 18 does 5-Axis machining?

> I'm playing with the configuration right now, and Tech Support is
> being helpful to setup a 5 axis driver file to work with my EMC 5
> axis setup.

On 5 axis machines does the motor just join straight to the headstock and
that's it, or is there some sort of counter balance system? I'm thinking
that when the machine tilts the head to say, 45 degrees on one side, the
motor will be being stressing quite a bit to keep it at that angle if it's a
heavy head stock won't it? Are there many 7 axis machines around? I.e.
Headstock side to side, forward and backward. I suppose it'd be cheaper to
mount the part on a rotary table than have the forward and backward tilt.

John H.