The latest version of Esprit software offers 22 new five-axis machining strategies onto both Esprit SolidMill and SolidMillTurn FreeForm. These simultaneous five-axis machining cycles are available for both milling and mill-turn machines.

The FreeForm five-axis composite machining cycle débuting in this version allows the user to define the machining pattern and the tool orientation strategy to be used when creating the simultaneous five-axis tool path and includes 20 different machining strategies (cycles) in one. The composite machining cycle gives the user the ability to perform simultaneous five-axis machining for a variety of different parts and industries—aerospace, medical, and automotive—through one user interface.