Re: Rong Fu RF 45 vs RF 31 CNC probe 5-Axis

I don't have a RF but a casual look at the machine raises the
following 5 axis concerns.
1. The pivot is too weak. The tilting head machines I've looked at
have large bearings and shafts on the pivot.
2. No way to mount the drive on the 5th axis.
3. The radius from pivot to tool is pretty long. As you swing the
head you have to offset the table left/right. You don't have enough
travel to make large pieces at a significant angle.

If you realy want to do 5 axis used stacked rotary tables and forget
tilting the head.

My 2 cents.. about what it is worth.

Roger