I will program 3 4 5 axis cnc toolpaths for complex plastic mold cores and cavities


About this gig
Hi there!
Complex Mold Core or Cavity? I'll Turn Your CAD Model Into a Production-Ready CNC Toolpath.
Complex molds require more than basic 3-axis machining. Steep walls, deep cavities, intricate surfaces, undercuts, and tight details need the right strategy.
I create 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC toolpaths for complex mold cores, cavities, dies, and precision components, focused on efficient material removal, collision avoidance, and quality surface finishing.
What you get:
- 3/4/5-axis roughing, rest machining & finishing
- Complex core & cavity machining strategies
- 3D surface & steep-wall machining
- Undercut & difficult-area machining
- Tool selection & optimized cutting strategies
- Gouge & collision-conscious toolpaths
- Reduced air cutting & machining time
- CNC-ready toolpath outputs
I tailor each strategy to your geometry, tooling, machine capabilities, and required finish for prototypes, production molds, dies, electrodes, and precision parts.
Have a complex mold? Send your CAD model and lets turn it into an efficient machining strategy.
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Get to know Jay Kelly
Plastic Mold, Moldflow, DFM, Blow Mold and CNC Specialist
- FromNigeria
- Member sinceSep 2026
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German
FAQ
What do you need from me to create the CNC toolpath?
Please provide your CAD model, preferably STEP, IGES, Parasolid, or native CAD format, along with material, machine/controller, tooling, and machining requirements.
Can you create toolpaths for complex mold cores and cavities?
Yes. I can develop 3, 4, and 5-axis strategies for complex cores, cavities, deep areas, steep walls, curved surfaces, and difficult-to-machine features.
Do you support 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining?
Yes. I can create machining strategies based on your part geometry, machine configuration, and required machining operations.
Can you optimize an existing CNC toolpath?
Yes. I can review and optimize existing toolpaths to improve machining efficiency, reduce unnecessary movements, and improve cutting strategies.
Can you handle roughing, rest machining, and finishing?
Yes. I can create complete machining strategies including roughing, semi-finishing, rest machining, and finishing operations.
Can you program undercuts and difficult areas?
Yes. Multi-axis strategies can be developed for undercuts, deep cavities, steep surfaces, and other challenging areas where conventional machining may be limited.
Can you work with my specific CNC machine and controller?
Yes. Machine and controller information helps me tailor the toolpath and post-processing requirements to your setup.
Will you provide the final NC/G-code file?
If your machine/controller and post-processor requirements are provided, I can prepare the appropriate output. Please contact me first for projects requiring a specific post processor.
Can you check for collisions and tool gouging?
Yes. Collision-conscious toolpath strategies and verification are important parts of complex multi-axis machining, subject to the available machine and tooling information.
Can I send my project before placing an order?
Absolutely. For complex molds or 4/5-axis projects, sending your CAD model and requirements first allows me to understand the geometry and scope before you order.

