enhance the automation and accuracy of additive manufacturingprocess. The overall goal for process planning is not only to find asolution to build a part but also to look for an answer to produce it inthe least amount of time; therefore, the least amount of switchingbetween the machining process and deposition process, the bettersince each switch requires retreating and relocating the deposi-tion nozzle as well as the machining tool, which may cost extratime. With integration of multi-axis deposition and machining pro-cesses on the same work station, a hybrid system is able to producecomplicated geometry, especially the overhang structure with lessor no support structures. Based on different geometry shapes, thefive-axis system can save close to 100% of support materials. Thesurface quality of the final product is similar to the industrial millingcapability. As there is a big demand in precision metal additive man-ufacturing applications, a more sophisticated process planner andgeneral purpose for hybrid manufacturing systems is needed.