5-Axis CNC Milling Machines

In the field of automotive design, FOOKE's 5-axis CNC milling machines are absolutely essential. They enable highly precise and dynamic five-sided machining of full-scale 1:1 design models, while delivering exceptional surface quality – a key factor in the design validation process. It’s no coincidence that every major OEM in Germany relies on FOOKE for the production of their full-size models.

Our long-standing and close collaboration with leading players in the automotive industry has given us deep expertise and a strong understanding of the design and development process. FOOKE stands for maximum precision, superior quality, and high efficiency – all crucial attributes in the demanding world of automotive styling and design.

Experience how our 5-axis CNC milling machines can meet your exacting design requirements and elevate your projects to the next level.

In the world of tool and die making, FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines are an essential part of modern, high-performance manufacturing. Our advanced systems help customers increase milling productivity by up to 40%. Complete machining – from roughing to finishing – can be reduced from 73 hours to just 47 hours.

And that productivity boost comes with no compromise in quality. FOOKE machines deliver exceptional surface finishes and outstanding precision. Thanks to our advanced motion control technology, they produce flawless “character lines” – a critical factor when machining complex and high-value tooling components.

By combining efficiency and precision, FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines set new industry benchmarks in toolmaking. They enable significant time savings without sacrificing machining quality, making your manufacturing processes more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective in the long term.

FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines play a vital role in the production of rail vehicles. Whether machining side walls, roofs, or floor assemblies, FOOKE is the industry leader in the precise processing of large-scale aluminum profiles.

Our long-bed 5-axis CNC milling machines offer impressive X-axis travels of up to 90 meters and can be equipped with dual gantries. This configuration allows for setup and machining to occur simultaneously within a single work cycle — significantly reducing idle times and increasing throughput.

With intelligent work zone partitioning, our machines support flexible 3-station machining, enabling multiple operations to run in parallel. This boosts efficiency, especially in large-scale production environments. Additionally, FOOKE offers fully customized clamping solutions and fixtures tailored to each customer’s specific manufacturing needs.

These capabilities make FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines the benchmark for rail vehicle production — delivering precision, efficiency, and flexibility even for the most demanding tasks.

In the aerospace industry, FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines are primarily used for high-precision 3D surface milling of thin-walled aluminum skin panels. Thanks to our high-dynamic linear drive technology, optimized part clamping, and intelligent quality control systems, our machines achieve productivity increases of up to 35% compared to conventional milling processes.

Beyond outstanding precision, FOOKE delivers a new level of efficiency. Our advanced technologies are specifically tailored to meet the strict requirements of aerospace manufacturing, ensuring reliable performance even on the most delicate and complex components.

With custom application solutions and aerospace-optimized features, FOOKE enables maximum productivity and surface quality — helping manufacturers meet tight tolerances while reducing cycle times.

By combining innovation, speed, and precision, FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines set new standards in the production of aerospace components, supporting the industry’s drive for excellence and competitiveness.

Our customer, a forward-thinking pioneer in automotive prototyping, specializes in manufacturing tools made of aluminum, Zamak, and cast iron. With decades of expertise in machining sheet metal forming tools, the company decided to take the next leap into the future — by transitioning from traditional 3-axis machining to modern 5-axis CNC milling machines.

Together with the FOOKE team, the entire production process was reimagined. From CAM programming and tooling strategy to precision requirements and production planning, every element was redefined to fully leverage the performance of our advanced 5-axis milling system.

What made this collaboration unique was the synergy between the customer's in-depth knowledge of their parts and FOOKE's application engineering expertise in high-performance 5-axis machining. This powerful partnership led to a breakthrough in both productivity and process reliability.

The results speak for themselves:
Through intelligent milling strategies and the use of a FOOKE 5-axis CNC milling machine, machining times for various components were reduced by an impressive 35–50%. At the same time, manual finishing work was significantly minimized, improving overall efficiency and part consistency.

This success story shows how cutting-edge technology, smart collaboration, and precision engineering can reshape the way prototype tooling is produced in the automotive industry.

Project Partners: MOLDINO Tool Engineering Europe GmbH, Tebis AG

Step into a remarkable aerospace manufacturing success story: the production of a highly complex integral component — a structural section of an aircraft wing. Our customer, a leading aerospace subcontractor, has extensive expertise in aluminum structural part machining. But the evolving demands of modern aircraft programs require constant innovation and adaptation.

The reengineering of a popular aircraft model led to larger, more intricate components — and the need for a new machine investment. The solution: a high-precision FOOKE 5-axis CNC milling machine, designed for maximum flexibility, dynamic performance, and aerospace-grade accuracy.

This integral part posed serious challenges:

• Thin webs of just 1.5 mm,
• Pocket depths up to 40 mm,
• Over 80% material removal rate,
  all demanding ultra-precise, stable, and vibration-free machining.

Driven by a passion for performance, our FOOKE application engineers explored and tested multiple machining strategies to unlock the machine’s full potential. Every detail of the process was optimized — from advanced toolpath planning and high-performance tooling to perfectly tuned machine parameters.

Aerospace components must meet the most rigorous quality standards, including crack detection, ultrasonic testing, and bend testing. Through our deep process expertise, we ensured not only consistently high quality but also reduced the machining time by up to 7 hours per part.

A key factor in the project’s success was our strong network of technology partners. Years of collaboration with leading tool, clamping, and workholding manufacturers — including Fraisa SA, Albrecht Präzision GmbH & Co. KG, and Tebis AG — allowed us to deliver a truly integrated, future-ready solution.

This story proves how FOOKE’s 5-axis CNC milling machines, paired with modern strategies and deep industry expertise, master the challenges of aerospace production and help manufacturers push boundaries — in performance, quality, and efficiency.