3 axis vs. 4 axis vs. 5 axis CNC Router

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So what is the difference between a 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis router? A 3-axis CNC router is capable of cutting along three axis simultaneously. The router cuts along the y-axis, x-axis, and z-axis. The x-axis moves the router bit from left to right, while the y-axis moves the bit from front to back. The z-axis moves the bit…