Some people mistakenly believe that the five axis skill is only suitable for more cluttered parts. Although it performs well in this regard, most applications are only used to machine the five sides of the workpiece in one setup. Regarding three-axis machining, this task may require two, three, or more settings to obtain all the features of the part. In addition to the possible errors that may occur during each repositioning of the parts, using an integrated approach can eliminate these other settings. For these reasons, the reason for using a five axis machine tool is simple, greatly reducing the overall setup, machine time, and fixtures.

Another inherent advantage of five axis machining is its ability to use shorter cutting tools, as the tool/holder combination can deflect from the surface or features of the workpiece, otherwise it would cause disturbance. This is particularly important in molds and mold processing, where tool holder extensions are typically used to reach the deep cavity surface. Shorter tools can reduce oscillation, resulting in larger or faster cutting, better surface smoothness, and longer tool life.

Especially for the workshop, five axis machining can cut out messy parts from solid materials, otherwise it may require casting. This allows for rapid short-term processing and prototyping of high-value parts. This is an opportunity to differentiate the store from low skilled competitors and establish more profitable transactions.