Secrets of 5-Axis Machining (Volume 1)

There is a bunch of information for those ones that are totally new to multiaxis world, however the experienced individuals maybe will only find some useful guidance regarding machines measurements.Although Karlo tried as much as he could to do not dispense biased opinions, it seems to me that he was a little bit biased regarding Vericut software, when he says that Vericut is the only simulation software. (Anyway, I'd like to stress that he does not use these words, but for me sounded similar) This it is not an accurate fact though, especially for newbies. Vericut it is unique and second-to-none in some areas, such as optimization, but for simulation there are others, as DELMIA, NCSimul, CAMPLETE, Predator, etc.All these softwares are somehow handicapped compared to Vericut, it's is true, but you can also get the job done with them.However, I'd like to also stress that the book is not biased at all regarding CAD/CAM systems. Even being a Senior AE at CNC Software (Mastercam), Karlo did not flatter their product a single time... The CAD/CAM topics are totally unbiased in my opinion.For future editions I would suggest him to dig deeper and add some topics regarding singularity issues, to be more specific regarding the pros and cons of each kinematic model (e.g. Nutating table/table vs table/table for example), Mill-Turn, etc...Anyway, it worth every penny. It's a great book, and the images in there are the best prove that Karlo and Paula worked hard to produce this material. Great ilustrations... Whether you are a 5 axis enthusiast or a 5 axis machine operator, it deserves a place on your bookcase.

It was a good beginners guide to 5 axis, but it did not have any "secrets"

not dense enough for my liking, more of a pamphlet than a book.

This book fills a gap in the written literature on the subject. I especially enjoyed the color illustrations in the book in the form of CAD drawings that detail different types of 5-axis machines. Chapters 8 and 9 are worth the price of the book. Chapter 8 is "Selecting the Right Machine for your Application" and Chapter 9 is "Choosing a CAD/CAM System for your Application." These are a must if you are considering the purchase of a 5-axis machine. It's better to get the information here than from someone trying to sell you something. The book also contains a CD.

I bought this book because it was recommended by Pocket NC when I purchased their 5 axis desktop machine.I learned some terminology...and that is all. The much ballyhooed pictures are virtually worthless...they barely even seem to relate to the text which refers to them.I was giving it a chance until page 22, which attempts to describe the steps to find MRZP:Step 1: Level the table by zeroing the indicator...(do I level the table by machine control or by adjusting something mechanical to make it match the machine's zero? Nice picture in 2-12 of a dial indicator with the needle pointing to zero. Is this just to fill the page?)Step 2: Find the XY zero, using the dial indicator. Zero XY and A at this point as shown in 2-13. (Figure 2-13 shows the dial indicator at the edge of the table...that finds the XY zero? And A? How do I "zero"? Am I setting an offset in the machine? Using G-Code? Clicking a zero button? Adjusting mechanics? Are there about 10 steps missing here?)Strangely, steps 3,4,5 actually seem to make some sense. But you won't really know what to do with the information gained. I guess that's in another book which has fewer pictures and more words. Or for people who already know how to use a multiaxis machine...people who don't need this book. It's kind of like reading Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs & Ham". Colorful. That's all.The rest of the book is pretty much the same. I will give some points in that I learned some terms and nomenclature...for which I would gladly have paid about 10 bucks.If any of this information is "secret", then all the real knowledge must be "super duper quadruple secret".It appears that the author spent a lot of time creating 167 pages of pictures and then sprinkled a line or two of text betwixt and between and called it a book.The CD isn't worth the plastic it is printed on. Thanks a lot for the recommendation, Pocket NC!

I have just started setting up a 5-axis machine, and this book hadthe answers to several questions (in plain English, no less!) thathad been bothering me for some time. Nice Work!

There is not as much information here as I was hoping but still a really helpful resource.

very helpful. Just as I expected. This book was for my husband He seemed to be happy with the information

For the beginners it's ok