УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ПРОФИЛИРОВАНИЯ

Изобретение предназначено для упрощения замены профилирующих валков. Установка содержит пару внутренних рам пластинчатой формы, встроенных во внешней раме, вертикально установленной на плите основания, и выполненных с возможностью перемещения только в вертикальном направлении, подушки верхнего и нижнего горизонтальных валков и обоймы правого и левого боковых валков, зафиксированные во внутренних рамах и отделяемые друг от друга посредством механических конструкций. Извлечение комплекта валков без установки гидравлического механизма для формирования или разборки комплекта подушек и обойм валков обеспечивается за счет того, что внутренние рамы расположены в профилирующей прокатной клети с возможностью перемещения вверх и вниз. Механические конструкции сцепления «выпуклость - вогнутость» предусмотрены на противоположных поверхностях между соответствующими подушками и обоймами валков и внутренними рамами. После разъединения с прижимным устройством подушки и обоймы валков направляются за счет ...

Многоцелевой станок

Переналаживаемая автоматизированная линия

ПЕРЕНАЛАЖИВАЕМАЯ АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННАЯ ЛИНИЯ, содержащая станки, на поворотной колонне которых размещены силовые узлы с устройствами для закрепления сменных .многошпиндельных коробок с кондукторными плитами, приспособления для зажима заготовок, установленные на кольцевых столах, обхватывающих поворотные колонны, транспортер для перемещения многошпиндельных коробок и магазин со сменными приспособлениями , отличающаяся тем, что, с целью упрощения конструкции и повышения производительности , кондукторные плиты многощпиндельных коробок выполнены в виде палет, при этом в позиции смены многошпиндельные коробки размещены на транспортере соосно силовым узлам и приспособлениям для зажима заготовок, причем щаг размещения последних на кольцевом столе равен щагу размещения сменных приспособлений в магазине.

Агрегатный станок

... 1. АГРЕГАТНЫЙ СТАНОК, содержащий ряд. вертикально расположенных поворотных вокруг продольной оси магазинов, включающих многошпиндельные коробки, установленные на направл№о1щх магазина, и ролики, и механизм смены многошпиндельных коробок, выполненный в виде кронштейна , установленного с возможностью перемещения в вертикальной плоскости, отличающийся тем, что, с целью упрощения его к онструкции , направляющие каждого магазина вьтолнены в виде кругового рельса, а ролики расположены консольно на многошпиндельной коробке с возможностью контактирования с рельсом магазина, каждая многошпиндельная коробка выполнена с направляющими в виде пары разнесенных по вертикали Т, -образных зацепов, установленных с возможностью взаимодействия с парами Г -образных направляющих , которые выполнены на силовой бабке. 2. Станок поп.1,отличающ и и с я тем, что кронштейн механизма смены многошпиндельных коробок снабжен рельсом, который уста- . новлен с возможностью взаимодействия с роликами многошпиндельной коробки ...

Металлорежущий станок

Металлорежущий станок с устройством для автоматической смены многошпиндельных головок

Металлорежущий станок с устройством для автоматической смены инструментальных головок

Изобретение относится к станкостроению, а именно к станкам с автоматической сменой инструмента. Целью изобретения является расширение технологических возможностей. Станок имеет вертикальную стойку 5, на которой смонтирован механизм 10 смены инструментальных головок 8, находящихся на суппорте 7. Платформа 11 механизма смены инструментальных головок имеет возможность вращения вокруг вертикальной оси. Платформа 11 несет на себе по меньшей мере один захват 13 головки. На платформе также может быть размещен инструментальный магазин, а захваты головок выполнены с механизмом смены инструмента. 4 з.п.ф-лы, 12 ил.

AUTOMATISCHE WERKZEUGWECHSELVORRICHTUNG IN EINER WERKZEUGMASCHINE

EINRICHTUNG AN WERKZEUGMASCHINEN ZUM MANUELLEN AUFBRINGEN UND ABNEHMEN VON WERKZEUGEN O.DGL.

Automatic tool change system - is for large multi spindle borers and lifting and rotating mechanism allows easy access to machine tool

The tool change over arrangement incorporates a lifting and rotating mechanism. The lifting mechanism moves the tool from a lower work position to an upper position. In the upper position, the arrangement is rotated over 180 between a working position and a transfer position. A tool store is mounted at the transfer position. The drive for the lifting arrangement is arranged so that the lifting only occurs at the work position. The amount of lift and the height at which the transfer position are mounted are such, that the machine tool is easily accessible from all sides.

Werkzeugmaschine mit Werkzeuginformationen-Lese-/Schreib-Vorrichtung

Werkzeugmaschine, umfassend:eine Spindel (12);einen automatischen Werkzeugwechsler (16) vom Revolvertyp zum automatischen Wechseln eines Werkzeugs zwischen der Spindel und dem Werkzeugwechsler mit einem Revolver (20), der dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Indexierbewegung und eine Schwingbewegung auszuführen; unddie Werkzeuginformationen-Lese-/Schreib-Vorrichtung (18) zum Lesen oder Schreiben von Informationen, die auf einem Datenträger (72) des Werkzeugs (40) gespeichert sind, das durch eine Indexierbewegung des Revolvers (20) des automatischen Werkzeugwechslers an der festgelegten Position angeordnet wird,wobei die Werkzeuginformationen-Lese-/Schreib-Vorrichtung (18) umfasst:einen Armteil (34), der am automatischen Werkzeugwechsler befestigt ist;einen Fußteil (36), der am Armteil befestigt ist;einen Gleitprofilteil (38), der so am Fußteil angeordnet ist, dass er geradlinig bewegt wird;einen Lese-/Schreib-Teil (42), der am Gleitprofilteil befestigt ist und dafür ausgelegt ist, Informationen vom ...

Automatischer Werkzeugwechsler für eine Werkzeugmaschine

Automatischer Werkzeugwechsler einer Werkzeugmaschine, umfassend:einen Spindelkopf (8), der eine Spindel (7) drehend stützt:ein Werkzeugmagazin (1) mit mehreren Greifern (3), die zum Halten eines Werkzeugs (2) an einem Umfang des Werkzeugmagazins (1) konfiguriert sind;eine Drehachse, die zum Drehen des Werkzeugmagazins (1) und Bewirken, dass das Werkzeugmagazin (1) das Werkzeug (2) weiterschaltet, konfiguriert ist;eine Drehwelle, die zum Drehen des Werkzeugmagazins (1) in einer Richtung konfiguriert ist, wodurch bewirkt ist, dass sich das Werkzeugmagazin (1) dem Spindelkopf (8) annähert oder davon trennt; undeinen Magazinantriebsmotor (9), der zum Drehen des Werkzeugmagazins (1) konfiguriert ist,wobei der Magazinantriebsmotor (9) an einer nichtbeweglichen Einheit der Werkzeugmaschine befestigt ist,das Werkzeugmagazin (1) eine werkzeugmagazinseitige Kraftübertragungseinheit enthält, undder Magazinantriebsmotor (9) eine magazinantriebsmotorseitige Kraftübertragungseinheit enthält, undwobei ...

Vorrichtung zum automatischen Wechseln von Werkstücken und Werkzeug in einer Zahnradschneidemaschine.

Werkzeugmagazin

Adjustable tool unit for machine tool has servo motor to adjust tool unit or tool receiver selectively via separate switches

The tool unit (4) holds tools (10, 10') on the spindle (2) of a machine tool. It has a tool receiver (5) which is driven via the spindle via transmission members (6) and can be rotated about the longitudinal axis (A). A servo motor (11) is used to adjust the tool unit or the tool receiver selectively via separate switches.

Multi-position electrical connector for robotic tool changer

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO MACHINING CENTERS

... 1,263,106. Work-holders. J. A. CUPLER II. 11 Feb., 1969 [25 March, 1968], No. 31100/71. Divided out of 1,263,101. Headings B3B and B3C. The present Specification is similar to the Specification 1,263,101 but the claims are directed to an arrangement of a work-holder and a tool changer comprising means for fixedly positioning a workpiece on said work-holder adjacent a tool working position, means for locking said workpiece in said fixed position, means for indexing said workpiece, and control means responsive to a tool-changing operation for controlling the indexing means. Said control means is selectively operable to maintain said work-holder locked by said locking means in a fixed position through different numbers of tool exchange operations, wherein said indexing means is arranged to apply a force for indexing the work-holder during each tool interchange operation. The work-holder comprises a work support indexable by an air cylinder 304. At each indexed position the work-holder and ...

GANG HEAD MACHINE TOOLS FOR MACHINING INCLINED SURFACES

Improvements in or relating to machine tools with automatic tool change

... 1,093,219. Tool-changing. J. WOLLENHAUPT. Sept. 27, 1965 [Sept. 26, 1964], No. 41078/65. Headings B3B and B3C. A machine tool comprises means for raising and rotating a tool-change mechanism (10) to replace one multi-spindle head 7 with another. A carrier 51, indexable by an electric or a pneumatic motor, supports two drill-heads, one of which can be moved by pneumatic means (12) towards the changer (10). The spindles 61 of the operative head 7 are rotated by a motor 50 on a carriage 6. The carriage is fed by a motor 57 and a screw 59 under the control of dogs (55). The changer has two lifting-arms 21 on a drum 16 raised by pneumatic means 18 and rotated in its upper position by a drive 23 and a ring 27 recessed to receive a pin 26 on the drum. The rejected head 7 is moved to the indexable carrier 51 by a rotatable roller conveyer 70. (In a modification, the carrier 51 is replaced by a six-position magazine, by shelves, by a chain magazine or by a lift.) The new head 7 is positioned in ...

MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

... 1,248,069. Manufacturing plant. CINCINNATI MILLING MACHINE CO. 11 Dec., 1968 [15 Dec., 1967], No. 58842/68. Headings B3B, B3C and B3K. [Also in Division G3] A complete manufacturing plant comprises a primary conveyer loop 11 and secondary conveyer branches 12-16 that lead to machining stations 25, 26, 27, 32, 33. A control system, including a computer, a bulk memory bank and a central data source, controls the movements of workpiece carrying pallets around the conveyer and also the operation of the machines. The pallets include non-magnetic slug identifying means that are read by reading heads 39, 44 at the entrance of the branch conveyers from the primary loop 11 and also at the machining stations. The control system allows a queue of pallets to form in each conveyer branch, but after a specified number, any extra pallet that is directed under a primary programme to a "full" branch conveyer is re-directed by an alternative contingency programme to either another machining station to have ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING TOOL HEADS

TURNING LATHE

THE TOOL OF A CUTTING TOOL MACHINE ALLOCATION SUCTION DEVICE

ADJUSTABLE TOOL TOOLS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF A MACHINE TOOL WITH TOOLS

TOOL CHANGE-OVER SWITCH FOR AND REMOVAL OF TOOLS OF A MACHINE CENTER

MACHINE TOOL.

TOOL GRIP ARM WITH PROPELLANT FOR THE ROTATION OF THE TOOL

CHANGE MECHANISM FOR TOOL HOLDING FIXTURE CARRIERS AT A PROCESSING MACHINE.

MACHINE TOOL

ARRANGEMENT FOR WIRELESS SIGNAL TRANSMISSION FROM A ROTATING BODY TO A STATIONARY RECEIVING STATION

A rotating body, for example a chuck comprises a sensor , a signal processing unit with amplifier and a plurality of transmitting diodes and receiving diodes peripherally spaced in a radial plane, in which also a stationary transceiving station is arranged. The sensor detects special working conditions of a tool clamped in the chuck . Signals of sensor are fed to the signal prccessing unit. Sense commands transmitted from the transceiving station via receiving diodes are processed in the processing unit during rotation of the chuck and corresponding working condition signals are transmitted from the transmitting diodes back to the transceiving station .

MACHINING CENTER WITH AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER

A machining center type machine tool which is a four-axis, horizontal spindle machining center with a carousel-type automatic tool changer and which is adapted to be controlled by a computer numerical control system. The machining center can perform a variety of machining operations, such as milling, contouring, drilling, tapping and boring, in both roughing and finishing applications. A rotary work table is operatively carried on two movable, perpendicularly disposed slide members to provide movement of the work table along both "X" and "Z" axes. A horizontal tool spindle slide assembly is slidably mounted on a "Y" axis on a twin column assembly. A rotary, carousel-type combination tool storage and tool changer, holding twenty-four tools, rotatably mounted on a horizontal axis that is aligned and parallel with the axis of the horizontal tool spindle. The rotary carousel functions to automatically load and unload tools directly into the tool spindle at a tool exchange location. The tool ...

AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER AND TOOL STORAGE ARRANGEMENT FOR MACHINE TOOL

... "AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER AND TOOL STORAGE ARRANGEMENT FOR MACHINE TOOL" A combined tool storage and tool change arrangement for use with a machine tool of the type which includes a power driven rotatable spindle having a socket which receives a tool shank of a predetermined size. The tool storage arrangement comprises a main tool storage magazine with a plurality of tool receiving sockets sized to respectively receive a tool having a shank of said predetermined size. Means is provided for moving the main tool storage magazine whereby to present a predetermined tool receiving socket and the tool therein to a first tool transfer point. An auxiliary tool storage magazine is provided for receiving and storing a plurality of tools having shanks of a different size than said predetermined size. The auxiliary tool storage magazine has a shank of said predetermined size whereby the auxiliary tool storage magazine may be stored in a socket of the main tool storage magazine. Means is provided for ...

AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER WITH INTERNAL TOOL STORAGE MAGAZINE

AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER WITH INTERNAL TOOL STORAGE MAGAZINE A vertical spindle numerically controlled machining center includes a stationary bed or base on which a workpiece holding table is slidably mounted for movement along a first axis. A vertically extending upright or column, having a vertically reciprocal spindlehead slidably mounted thereon, is slidably mounted on the bed for movement along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis so that the spindlehead overlies a portion of the table. Within the upright is a recess adjacent to the bed. A tool storage magazine is located in the recess and is slidably mounted on the bed for movement through the recess along an axis parallel to the second axis. During a tool change cycle, the toolholder then held in the spindle is returned to the tool storage magazine by first moving the spindlehead to the ready position and then moving the tool storage drum toward the spindlehead to engage the tool then held in the spindle. To provide the spindle ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING TOOL HEADS

MILLING AND DEEP DRILLING MACHINE

The present application describes a milling and deep drilling machine operated by a control unit, which commands the action of a robotic arm in a coordinated and automatic manner, being responsible for milling and deep drilling actions, and at least one technical tool storage cabinet. The robotic arm (1) consists of a mobile structure, comprising a base structure (1.1) along which a driving unit (15) is moved, over sliding rails (1.2). The configuration of the milling mode in the machine is achieved by coupling a milling tool to the driving unit (15). For the configuration of the deep drilling mode, the base structure (1.1) of the robotic arm (1) comprises coupling means (10) that allow the assembly of a cassette (2) in which the deep hole drilling tool is installed.

Unité de chargement pour machine-outil

MACHINE-OUTIL AVEC TOURELLE PORTE-OUTILS.

Werkzeugmaschine

Werkzeugmaschine

Werkzeugmaschine mit automatischem Werkzeugwechsel

Werkzeugmaschine mit automatischem Werkzeugwechsel

Werkzeugmaschine mit automatischem Werkzeugwechsel

Werkzeugmaschine mit automatischem Werkzeugwechsel

Werkzeugmaschine mit einer Bearbeitungseinheit zum Aufnehmen von auswechselbaren Mehrspindelköpfen

VERFAHREN ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG EINER FOLGE VON BEARBEITUNGSVORGAENGEN AN EINEM EINZELNEN WERKSTUECK UND BEARBEITUNGSANLAGE ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG DES VERFAHRENS.

MACHINE TOOL, IN PARTICULAR PROCESSING CENTER.

PROCESSING CENTER WITH AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE.

TOOL STORAGE FOR MACHINE TOOLS.

GRINDING MACHINE.

Process and device elettromandrino for the change tool with the dispositive saying.

Dispositivo a elettromandrino e processo per il cambio utensile con il detto dispositivo a elettromandrino. Il dispositivo a elettromandrino comprende: almeno un elettromandrino che si estende attorno ad un asse verticale detto elettromandrino comprendendo una porzione di impegno per un portautensile su cui è montato un utensile (40); almeno un elemento di supporto porta utensili (5) comprendente almeno due portautensili ciascun porta utensili estendendosi lungo un asse verticale Lelemento di supporto porta utensili (5) è montato girevole in modo da ruotare per portare in allineamento ciascun portautensili con la porzione di impegno. Il dispositivo comprende, inoltre, almeno un dispositivo per la rotazione dellelemento di supporto porta utensili (5). Il dispositivo comprende inoltre il dispositivo di bloccaggio portautensili. Il dispositivo comprende inoltre almeno un dispositivo (18) per la traslazione dellelemento di supporto porta utensili (5).

Process and device elettromandrino for the change tool with the dispositive saying.

Dispositivo a elettromandrino e processo per il cambio utensile con il detto dispositivo a elettromandrino. Il dispositivo a elettromandrino comprende: almeno un elettromandrino che si estende attorno ad un asse verticale detto elettromandrino comprendendo una porzione di impegno per un portautensile su cui è montato un utensile (40); almeno un elemento di supporto porta utensili (5) comprendente almeno due portautensili ciascun porta utensili estendendosi lungo un asse verticale Lelemento di supporto porta utensili (5) è montato girevole in modo da ruotare per portare in allineamento ciascun portautensili con la porzione di impegno. Il dispositivo comprende, inoltre, almeno un dispositivo per la rotazione dellelemento di supporto porta utensili (5). Il dispositivo comprende inoltre il dispositivo di bloccaggio portautensili. Il dispositivo comprende inoltre almeno un dispositivo (18) per la traslazione dellelemento di supporto porta utensili (5).

Process and device elettromandrino for the change tool with the dispositive saying.

Dispositivo a elettromandrino e processo per il cambio utensile con il detto dispositivo a elettromandrino. Il dispositivo a elettromandrino comprende: almeno un elettromandrino che si estende attorno ad un primo asse verticale; detto elettromandrino comprendendo una porzione di impegno per un portautensile su cui è montato un utensile (40); almeno un elemento di supporto porta utensili (5) comprendente almeno due portautensili; ciascun porta utensili estendendosi lungo un secondo asse verticale. Lelemento di supporto porta utensili (5) è montato girevole in modo da ruotare per portare in allineamento ciascun portautensili con la porzione di impegno. Il dispositivo comprende, inoltre, almeno un dispositivo per la rotazione dellelemento di supporto porta utensili (5). Il dispositivo comprende inoltre il dispositivo di bloccaggio portautensili. Il dispositivo comprende inoltre almeno un dispositivo (18) per la traslazione dellelemento di supporto porta utensili (5).

Motorcycle lock drilling machine capable of conveniently switching cutter bits

MACHINE TOOL WITH MULTIPLE INTERCHANGEABLE HEADS

MACHINE-OUTIL A TETES MULTIPLES INTERCHANGEABLES

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UNE MACHINE-OUTIL A TETES MULTIPLES INTERCHANGEABLES DU TYPE COMPORTANT UN SOCLE AVEC UNE TABLE COULISSANTE, UN GROUPE MOTEUR DE COMMANDE ET UNE GLISSIERE ANNULAIRE 8 COMPRENANT UN RAIL AVANT MOBILE 6 ET UN RAIL ARRIERE FIXE 7, UNE PLURALITE DE TETES MULTIPLES 9 SUR LA GLISSIERE ANNULAIRE 8 ET CAPABLES DE TOURNER SOUS L'ACTION D'UNE TABLE INDEX DE MANIERE A AMENER L'UNE QUELCONQUE DES TETES MULTIPLES 9 SUR LE RAIL MOBILE 6, LE RAIL MOBILE 6 ET LE GROUPE MOTEUR 5 ETANT RELIES PAR UN BRAS TELESCOPIQUE 15 CONSTITUE PAR UN VERIN, LEDIT BRAS TELESCOPIQUE 15 ETANT SOLLICITE PAR UN RESSORT 12 VERS SA POSITION DE RETRAIT. CONFORMEMENT A L'INVENTION UNE SOURCE D'ALIMENTATION 18 EN FLUIDE SOUS PRESSION, TELLE QUE DE L'AIR OU AUTRE, EST MISE EN COMMUNICATION AVEC LE VERIN DU BRAS TELESCOPIQUE 15 PAR UN PASSAGE 18A DE MANIERE QUE LE BRAS 15 PUISSE ETRE REPOUSSE VERS SA POSITION DE RETRAIT PAR LE FLUIDE SOUS PRESSION ALIMENTE DANS LE CYLINDRE 13.

MACHINE TOOL WITH TOOL EXCHANGING MECHANISM

TETE MULTIBROCHES POUR MACHINE-OUTIL, NOTAMMENT POUR ENSEMBLE D'USINAGE A TETES INTERCHANGEABLES

TETE MULTIBROCHES D'AXE CENTRAL Y, DU TYPE ADAPTABLE A TOUTE MACHINE-OUTIL COMPORTANT AU MOINS UN ELEMENT DE MISE EN ROTATION, UN DISPOSITIF DE BRIDAGE ET DE LOCALISATION, ET EVENTUELLEMENT DES SYSTEMES D'AMENEE, D'EVACUATION ET DE CHANGEMENT D'OUTILS DESTINES A CETTE TETE MULTIBROCHES. SUIVANT L'INVENTION, ELLE COMPREND, PORTEE PAR UNE PLAQUE D'ADAPTATION 3: UN CARTER AVANT 5, 6 DANS LEQUEL SONT MONTES AU MOINS DEUX BOITIERS PORTE-BROCHE 19 D'AXES X ENTRAINES SIMULTANEMENT EN MOUVEMENT PAR UN DISPOSITIF DE COMMANDE 8, 9, 20, 21; 8, 34, 33, 20; 8, 43, 39, 38, 37, 35, 19; 45, 44, 39, 38, 37, 35,19; 63-68; ET UN CARTER ARRIERE 4 PAR RAPPORT AUQUEL TOURNE AXIALEMENT AUTOUR DE L'AXE Y, LE CARTER AVANT 5, 6 PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE D'UNE COURONNE D'ORIENTATION 22 ET D'UNE PREMIERE CINEMATIQUE 23, 24; 29, 30, ET DANS LEQUEL UNE SECONDE CINEMATIQUE 14, 15, 16; 14, 47, 46; 14, 15, 47, 46 COMMANDE LA ROTATION DES BROCHES 17. APPPLICATION: NOTAMMENT A UN ENSEMBLE D'USINAGE A TETES INTERCHANGEABLES ET ...

SINGLE-UNIT WITH DIGITAL CONTROL, ESPECIALLY FOR TRANSFER MACHINE AND FLEXIBLE WORKSHOP

Machine pour l'assemblage de carrosseries de vehicules automobiles ou similaires

Machine caracterisee en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens 27 de stockage, d'outillage 7, 7', 23, 24, 25, 26 relatifs a des modeles differents de carrosseries, au moins un support 9 monte pivotant sur un pivot 10 et susceptible de recevoir, en des positions decalees angulairement, au moins deux outillages de deux modeles differents de carrosseries, des moyens de commande 12, 13, 14 pour faire pivoter le support 9 et placer l'un des outillages en position de travail tandis que l'autre se place en position d'attente, des moyens 8, 27, 28 assurant, dans la position d'attente du support 9, le transfert d'un des outillages situe sur le moyen de stockage vers le support et le transfert de l'outillage situe sur le support vers les moyens de stockage.

MECHANISM Of FIXING OF CASSETTES Of TOOLS FOR UNIT Of MACHINING HAS NUMERICAL CONTROL

L'invention concerne un mécanisme d'accrochage de cassettes 60 pour une unité d'usinage à commande numérique pour machine-transfert du type de celle comprenant: - un bâti 10 pourvu de rails 11 et 12 assurant un mouvement (flèche X) d'une console verticale 20 à deux montants 21 et 22 équipés de rails 21a et 22b le long desquels coulisse (flèche Y) une poupée mobile 30 traversée (flèche Z) par un coulant porte-broche 40, - et un magasin 50 à cassettes d'outillages 60 qui, embarqué sur la poupée 30 en ceinturant la console 20 et susceptible d'être traversé par le coulant 40, est constitué d'une couronne 5) porteuse des cassettes 60 et monté rotatif (flèche R) autour de la console 20. Ce mécanisme d'accrochage de cassettes 60 repose sur le guidage en rotation (flèche R) de la couronne 51 du magasin rotatif 50 autour d'une piste circulaire 52 solidaire du bâti 10 et aménagée à sa base d'une glissière en équerre 52a dans laquelle sont retenus et guidés des galets 62a et 62b associés aux susdites ...

VERTICAL HEAD Of MACHINING OF HEADSTOCK PIN HOLDER Of HORIZONTAL BORING AND MILLING MACHINE

MACHINE TOOL

HEAD OF PIN WITH CHANGER Of TOOL

MACHINE TOOL HAS INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HOLDERS

INSTALLATION FOR the INSTALLATION AND the REMOVAL Of TOOLS ON a MACHINE TOOL

MACHINE FOR the ASSEMBLY OF BODY OF MOTOR VEHICLES OR SIMILAR

TOOL MAGAZINE FOR AUTOMATIC TOOL EXCHANGER

The present invention relates to a tool magazine for an automatic tool exchanger, capable of improving processing productivity by reducing a specific cutting time as a tool holder is not separated from a gripper even if many tools are installed by expanding the diameter of a magazine plate or centrifugal force to the tool holder, clamped by the gripper, gets greater when the rotational speed of the magazine plate is increased. The present invention includes: a motor; a magazine plate rotating by receiving rotational force from the motor; and multiple grippers fixed to the outer surface of the magazine plate in a radial shape at equidistant intervals, and clamping or unclamping a tool holder in which a tool is installed. Each of the grippers includes: a key block fixed to the magazine plate; a pair of grip members installed on a side surface of the magazine plate to be able to rotate through a rotational shaft pin, and including clamping uneven grooves formed at an end to clamp the tool ...

MACHINE TOOL

The present invention relates to a machine tool. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the machine tool includes: a tool magazine including a tool storage part including multiple tool storage grooves vertically arranged; a tool transfer device storing or withdrawing a tool in or from the tool magazine; and a programmable machine controller (PMC) controlling the tool transfer device. The tool storage grooves intersect vertically with each other and are opened in a (+) or (-) direction. The PMC suspends the tool transfer device when the tool transfer device makes interference in the tool, being transferred, in an interlock area by receiving coordinate information about the interlock area which is set in the (+) or (-) direction around each of the tool storage grooves. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (AA) Start (BB) NO (CC) Yes (DD) End (S100) Set an interlock area in a (+) or (-) direction from a tool storage groove in an opening direction of the tool storage groove, and calculate coordinates ...

ADJUSTABLE TOOL UNIT

Disclosed is a device (1) of the type of a replaceable tool unit (4) for mounting tools (10, 10 ). Said tool unit (4) can be attached to the spindle (2) of a machine tool and is provided with a mechanism (5) for accommodating the tools (10, 10 ). Said mechanism (5) is driven by the spindle (2) via gear members (6) while being twistable about the longitudinal axis (A) thereof and being pivotable relative thereto. The tool unit (4) or the accommodating mechanism (5) is selectively adjustable by means of a servomotor (11) that is common to both, can be switched on separately, and can be alternately connected thereto in a driving manner in order to twist the tool unit (4) or swivel the accommodating mechanism (5). The inventive design of the tool unit (4) makes it possible to displace the tools (10, 10 ) into the respective required position within a short time such that nonproductive times are kept short while inexpensive machining of workpieces is ensured.

Vertical tool head for headstock of horizontal drilling-milling machines

A vertical tool head for the headstock of a horizontal drilling-milling machine which is carried by a support means above and displaceable parallel to a horizontal tool spindle and can be clamped in its work position at a headstock projection and drivable by the horizontal tool spindle which is mounted in the headstock projection having a headstock clamping surface. The vertical tool head and the support arm can be selectively positioned, by means of two defined thrust movements of different length and opposite to one another in conjunction with a pivotable movement of the vertical tool head through 180° about an axis arranged above and parallel to the horizontal tool spindle, in a park position and work position. In these positions a tool chuck device located at the end of a vertical tool spindle of the vertical tool head is disposed in front of the support arm. The vertical tool head, in the park position, is located above the headstock projection and has its front face located in a vertical ...

Machine Tool Comprising A Hardness Testing Device

Machine tool with a workpiece receptacle for receiving a workpiece to be machined and with a tool receptacle for receiving a tool that is needed for machining a workpiece. A hardness measuring device is integrated in the machine tool, and a hardness measurement can be carried out in an automated manner at the workpiece by the hardness measuring device.

MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR CHANGING TOOLS ON A MACHINE TOOL

There is provided a machine tool including a machine frame, at least one tool spindle which is arranged on the machine frame and is displaceable relative thereto, a workpiece holder and a storage device for tools which is arranged on the machine frame, wherein at least one rotatable disk-type storage unit for tools is arranged on the machine frame and communicates with the storage device and with the at least one tool spindle, wherein a separate disk-type storage unit is associated with each tool spindle and wherein the storage device includes a circulating conveyor. 1. A machine tool comprising:a machine frame;at least one tool spindle which is arranged on the machine frame and is displaceable relative thereto;a workpiece holder; anda storage device for tools which is arranged on the machine frame; wherein at least one rotatable disk-type storage unit for tools is arranged on the machine frame and communicates with the storage device and with the at least one tool spindle;wherein a separate disk-type storage unit is associated with each tool spindle; andwherein the storage device comprises a circulating conveyor.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , said machine tool comprising at least one first tool spindle with which a first disk-type storage unit is associated and a second tool spindle with which a second disk-type storage unit is associated.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device for tools constitutes a first magazine for tools and the at least one disk-type storage unit constitutes a second magazine for tools.4. The machine tool according to claim 3 , wherein a storage capacity of the first magazine for tools is greater than the storage capacity of the at least one disk-type storage unit.5. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device has at least 30 storage spaces for tools.6. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one disk-type storage unit has between five and fifteen storage ...

Multi-function machine tooling

TOOL STORING DEVICE AND MACHINING TOOL

A tool storage includes: a tool receiver that is provided at a position further in a first direction than a workpiece holder of a machine tool and that is configured to receive a tool from outside the machine tool; a tool magazine provided at a position further in a second direction than the workpiece holder, the second direction being defined as a direction opposite to the first direction; and a tool carriage configured to carry the tool between the tool receiver and the tool magazine.

MACHINING HEAD CHANGEABLE TYPE MACHINE TOOL

PURPOSE: To make it possible to compact a machine by adopting such a system as providing a machining head magazine at the side of a spindle head and moving the spindle head to the machining changeable position in a machining head changeable type machine tool performing machining with a machining head fitted to the spindle head. CONSTITUTION: On a head 11 is a saddle 12 travelling parallel with a work face Wa placed, and a column 13 is placed on the saddle 12. The column 13 travels in the direction crossing at right angles to the work face Wa by means of a servo motor 15 and a feed screw mechanism. And the column 13 is provided with a spindle head 18 capable of selectively fitting a machining head 20. This also is moved by means of a servo motor 19 and a screw. In addition, a machining head magazine 30 is provided at the side of the column 13 and outside of a machining area. And to change the machining head 20, the spindle head 18 is moved to the machining head changeable position of the ...

СИСТЕМА ЗАЖИМА ИНСТРУМЕНТА

Система (2) зажима инструмента имеет два металлических участка (3, 4) вала. Первый участок (3) с концевой стороны имеет блокировочный штифт (5), а второй участок (4) с концевой стороны имеет блокировочную втулку (6). Для создания разъемного, используемого для привода соединения, первый участок (3) блокировочным штифтом (5) может коаксиально вводиться в блокировочную втулку (6) второго участка (4). Оба участка (3, 4) вала при взаимном блокирующем поворотном движении (7) могут поворачиваться вокруг одной общей геометрической продольной оси (8) в блокирующее повернутое положение. При этом по меньшей мере одна расположенная на периметре блокировочного штифта (5) стопорная структура (9a-c), предпочтительно по меньшей мере три стопорные структуры (9a-c), в ходе блокирующего поворотного движения защелкивается, соответственно, защелкиваются по меньшей мере за одну, предпочтительно по меньшей мере за три соответствующие ответные стопорные структуры (10a-c) блокировочной втулки (6), при упругой деформации ...

УНИВЕРСАЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ИНСТРУМЕНТА ДЛЯ ЦЕНТРА МЕХАНИЧЕСКОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ

... 1. Универсальная система крепления инструмента для центра механической обработки, содержащая барабан А, установленный на шпинделе В, который, в свою очередь, установлен в подшипниках I, установленных в отливке С, причем в шпинделе В установлены конические втулки F, а на задней поверхности шпинделя В установлен тормозной барабан BE, при этом на передней поверхности отливки С установлен гидравлический цилиндр G, а на ее задней поверхности установлены гидравлические распределительные пластины AY, по меньшей мере один гидравлический цилиндр L, установленный на задней поверхности барабана А, и по меньшей мере одно гнездо Н под инструментальную головку, установленное на передней поверхности барабана А, при этом на барабане А установлены дополнительные инструменты и блоки AR коллектора охладителя, по меньшей мере одну инструментальную головку М1, М2, М3, М4, М5, М6, М7, М8, М9 и М10, установленную в любом порядке и выполненную с возможностью установки в гнезде (гнездах) Н, установленном в барабане ...

СТАНОК, ИМЕЮЩИЙ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ДВА ОТДЕЛЬНЫХ ОБРАБАТЫВАЮЩИХ УЗЛА, И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАГОТОВОК

... 1. Станок для обработки заготовок, имеющий по меньшей мере два обрабатывающих устройства, причем по меньшей мере одно обрабатывающее устройство предназначено для изготовления и обработки заготовок резанием, а второе обрабатывающее устройство предназначено для дополнительной обработки заготовок, отличающийся тем, что по меньшей мере одно из обрабатывающих устройств закреплено на несущем элементе портала, опирающемся в центре стола станка.2. Станок по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что одно обрабатывающее устройство предназначено для изготовления и/или обработки зубьев.3. Станок по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что одно, первое, обрабатывающее устройство выполнено в виде сменного устройства для изготовления и/или обработки зубьев так, что для разных операций обработки зубьев можно устанавливать разные обрабатывающие головки.4. Станок по любому из пп. 1-3, отличающийся тем, что несущий элемент портала выполнен с возможностью поворота наружу вместе со вторым обрабатывающим устройством.5. Станок по любому ...

Металлорежущий станок с устройством для автоматической смены многошпиндельных головок

Металлорежущий станок с устройством для автоматической смены многошпиндельных коробок

Изобретение относится к обработке металлов резанием, в частности к обработке на металлорежущих станках с автоматической сменой инструмента. Цель изобретения - упрощение конструкции станка за счет ликвидации промежуточных транспор- но-ориентирующих механизмов. Станок содержит станину 1, на которой установлен силовой стол 2 со ппиндельной бабкой 3, снаб/KiM- ii .cTpoii. фиксации сменных шпиндельных корпГмк 4. Со станиной 1 соедииепа попсречи- я cTair 5. на кото- poii установлен CH.ioBoii CID.I ( с приспособлением 7. II котором зак|1( |.1ена обрабатываемая деталь 8. На :i 9, смон- ти1)о(анн()й над CH. ioniiiM столом 2 со шпиндельной бабкой 3, расположен поворотный магазин 10. Стойка 9 .inen:i в виде полой колонны, а шпиндельные коробки 4 подвешены на ненодвижно закрепленных относительно 1ланн1айбы стола но.инч кпх 12 таким образом, что они охватьн анп ciiiii- ку по окружности и расположены на одном уровне со шпиндельной бабкой в непосредственной близости от ее стыковочной плоскости. Такая ...

Metal workpieces machining device, has tool replacing device that is provided for automatic replacement of standard tools and/or deep drilling tool and in connection with spindle stock and/or machining bars for replacement of tools

The device has a machine frame (11) and a machine tower (12) movable on the machine frame. A tool table (15) is movable in a direction and a tool replacing device is provided for storage of a tool. A spindle stock (14) is movable in a longitudinal direction of machining bars. The tool replacing device is provided for automatic replacement of standard tools and/or deep drilling tools. The tool replacing device is in effective connection with the spindle stock and/or machining bars (13) for replacement of the tools. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a tool replacing device for a device of machining workpieces (2) a method for replacing tools in a device for machining workpieces.

Telemetry system for rotating material removal tool has stator with ring part(s) arranged on pivot drive with which it can be moved into and out of active position relative to central spindle axle

The telemetry system has a stator for the telemetric feed of electrical energy and data for loads integrated into the machine tool. In addition to a fixed stator part (2) for energy supply, the stator has one or more ring parts (3) arranged on a pivot drive (4) with which it can be moved into and out of an active position relative to a central spindle axle.

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Machine tool with tool-change attachment

Machine tool with tool-change attachment as well as a drive spindle for a horizontally operating workhead, a work-holding table and a column, carrying the horizontal spindle, which can be moved in the horizontal plane and vertically relative to one another, which machine tool, for the purpose of universal use, has an additional vertical-spindle device with a vertical-spindle adaptor which can alternatively be put in front of the horizontal spindle via a coupling, and furthermore the additional vertical-spindle device has a vertical-spindle change means with which the vertical-spindle adaptor can be put in front of the horizontal spindle or removed, and the tool-change attachment has a device for displacing the tool changer from a position automatically supplying the horizontal spindle or its workhead with tools into a position loading the vertical spindle or its workhead with tools, or vice versa. ...

Werkzeugmaschine mit einer automatischen Werkzeugwechselvorrichtung

FESTHÄNGUNG VON WERKZEUGKÖPFEN FÜR NUMERISCH GESTEUERTE ARBEITSSTATION

Werkzeugmaschine mit Bypass-Spülung

Verfahren zum Bearbeiten eines Werkstücks sowie eine Werkzeugmaschine zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Ein Verfahren zum Bearbeiten eines Werkstücks mittels in einem taktweise drehbaren Werkzeugrevolver (1) angeordneten Werkzeugen (3), wobei zumindest in einer Ebene quer zur Drehachse des Werkzeugrevolvers (1) zur Bearbeitung mehrere drehbare, jeweils in einem Adapter (6) gehaltene Werkzeuge (3) angeordnet sind, ist so ausgebildet, dass gleichzeitig ein Werkzeug (3) in Bearbeitungseingriff mit einem Werkstück ist, ein dazu in Drehrichtung des Werkzeugrevolvers (1) benachbartes, nicht in Bearbeitungseingriff stehendes Werkzeug (3) aus dem Adapter (6) entnommen, der dazu benachbarte Adapter gereinigt und ein dazu benachbarter gereinigter Adapter (6) mit einem Werkzeug (3) erneut bestückt wird.

Tool magazine and machining center

Tool magazine assembly for a machining center

Automatic Tool Changing System for Machine Tool

An improved design of an automatic tool changing system for use with a machine tool is disclosed. The design of the tool gripper and tool holder enable reliable tool changes without requiring precise alignment of the machine tool spindle with the tool changer. In addition, the invention is modular in nature and allows an automatic tool changer to be added to a variety of machine tools in a simple and cost effective manner without extensive modification and rewiring.

Method for controlling combined lathe apparatus, combined lathe apparatus, turning tool holder, blade position registering apparatus, and blade position detecting apparatus

A carriage is moved in a direction including a Y axis component in order to move a turning process tool that is attached to a tool spindle along a horizontal line that is perpendicular to a Z axis, and thus, a turning process is carried out on a workpiece which is attached to a workpiece spindle.

MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR MACHINING A WORKPIECE

A machine tool including a tool spindle, to which a tool can be detachably fixed and by means of which the tool can be rotated, and a workpiece support is provided, the tool spindle and the workpiece support being displaceable relative to one another, characterized in that the tool spindle includes a loading device, which acts on a linearly movable rod of a tool fixed to the tool spindle. The tool spindle includes a motor device coupled to the loading device, which drives linear displacement of the rod. The machine tool includes a set of tools by means of which different machining operations can be conducted on a workpiece, wherein the tools can each be fixed to the tool spindle and the tools each have a rod on which the loading device of the tool spindle acts when a tool is fixed to the tool spindle. 1. A machine tool , comprisingat least one tool spindle, to which a tool is detachably fixable and by means of which the tool is rotatable;a workpiece support;wherein the at least one tool spindle and the at least one workpiece support are displaceable relative to one another;wherein the at least one tool spindle comprises a loading device, which acts on at least one linearly movable rod of a tool, said tool being fixed to the at least one tool spindle;wherein the at least one tool spindle comprises a motor device, which is coupled to the loading device and drives a linear displacement arrangement of the at least one rod by means of the loading device; anda set of tools which comprises at least one first tool and one second tool, by means of which different machining operations are conductable on a workpiece;wherein the tools are each fixable to the at least one tool spindle and the tools each have at least one rod, on which the loading device of the at least one tool spindle acts when a tool is fixed to the at least one tool spindle.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the motor device comprises an electric motor.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 ...

TOOL EXCHANGER, TOOL MAGAZINE, AND MACHINE TOOL

A tool exchanger for storing a tool () with a holding groove () formed at a periphery of the tool in a plurality of tool storage parts () provided in a tool magazine () so that a tool axis becomes substantially horizontal in direction, and taking out the tool from the tool storage parts (), the tool exchanger including: a base part (); a slider () provided in a side of the tool storage parts () slidably relative to the base part () in a direction substantially parallel to the tool axis; a holder () attached to the slider () in a movable manner relative to the slider, and having an engagement part () which engages with the holding groove () of the tool; and a moving portion moving the holder () relative to the slider (), wherein the moving portion includes: a handle part () for exerting a rotary force about an axis extending substantially parallel to the tool axis; a first cam mechanism () moving the holder in a plane substantially perpendicular to the tool axis in accordance with a first turning operation of the handle part (); and a second cam mechanism () moving the holder () along a direction of the tool axis in accordance with a second turning operation of the handle part () successive to the first turning operation. 1. A tool exchanger for storing a tool with a holding groove formed at a periphery of the tool in a plurality of tool storage parts provided in a tool magazine so that a tool axis becomes substantially horizontal in direction , and taking out the tool from the tool storage parts ,the tool exchanger comprising:a slider provided slidably in a direction substantially parallel to the tool axis;a holder attached to the slider in a movable manner relative to the slider, and having an engagement part which engages with the holding groove of the tool;a handle portion provided at the slider in a rotatable manner relative to the slider; anda holder operating mechanism consecutively carrying out a first operation in which the holder is moved between a position ...

Rotation processing machine and rotation processing method

A rotation processing machine, including a rotating device that holds and rotates a workpiece; a processing device on which a cutting tool is mounted to process the workpiece; and a turning loader that has grippers arranged about a turning central axis, and that turns so that the grippers sequentially face the rotating device. The turning loader is configured to deliver and receive the workpiece to and from the rotating device by turning with the workpiece being directly or indirectly held by the gripper, and to deliver and receive the cutting tool to and from the processing device by turning with the cutting tool being directly or indirectly held by the gripper.

Tool Change Magazine for a Motor-Driven Machine Tool and Machine Tool

A tool change magazine for a motor-driven machine tool, in particular a handheld machine tool with a tool which is to be driven in rotation, has an annular or drum-shaped housing. The housing is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The tool change magazine also includes tool chambers arranged within the housing and each configured to slidably receive a tool. The housing includes regions formed from a transparent material. The tool chambers are arranged in the housing at the regions formed from the transparent material. 1. A tool change magazine comprising:an annular or drum-shaped housing rotatable about a longitudinal axis, wherein the housing has at least one region formed from a transparent material; andat least one tool chamber arranged in the housing and located at the at least one region formed from a transparent material, the at least one tool chamber configured to slidably receive a tool.2. The tool change magazine of claim 1 , wherein:the housing includes a first housing part and a second housing part adjoined in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the housing;the first housing part is formed from a non-transparent plastics material;the second housing part is formed from a transparent plastics material; andthe tool is arranged within the at least one tool chamber such that a characteristic feature is visible through the second housing part.3. The tool change magazine of claim 1 , further comprising:a label corresponding to the tool, the label arranged at the at least one region.4. The tool change magazine of claim 2 , wherein the first housing part is a manually operable adjustment region configured to position the at least one tool chamber into a transfer position.5. A motor-driven machine tool comprising: an annular or drum-shaped housing rotatable about a longitudinal axis, wherein the housing has at least one region formed from a transparent material; and', 'at least one tool chamber arranged in the housing and located at the at least one ...

MULTIPLE TOOL CHANGER FOR MACHINING CENTER

A numerically controlled machining center for performing work on a workpiece including a plurality of magazines holding a plurality of tools, each magazine positioned a first distance from an adjacent magazine, a plurality of spindles equal to the number of magazines and movable relative to one another independent of the positions of the magazines, the spindles movable apart from one another in a tool loading position to accommodate large magazine sizes and movable toward one another in a working position to allow the tools to work close together to minimize waste, and a table for supporting a workpiece. 1. A numerically controlled machining center for performing work on a workpiece , comprising:(a) a plurality of magazines each holding a plurality of tools for performing work on the workpiece, each magazine being positioned at a first distance from an adjacent magazine, the first distance being determined by one or more of magazine size, tool types and number of tools in each magazine;(b) a plurality of spindles, equal in number to the plurality of magazines and mounted for movement relative to one another independent of the positions of the magazines, the plurality of spindles operable for loading a tool from the plurality of magazines while the plurality of spindles are spaced from one another, wherein each spindle is moveable to a second distance apart from an adjacent spindle when work is performed on the workpiece, the second distance being less than the first distance for permitting the spindles to work relatively close together to minimize waste; and(c) a support for holding the workpiece.2. The machining center of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of spindles are movable between a loading position for loading a tool claim 1 , a working position for performing work on the workpiece claim 1 , and an intermediate position between the loading position and the working position.3. The machining center of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of spindles are farthest ...

Hand Power Tool Having a Drum-Type Tool Change Magazine

A hand power tool includes a tool receiver configured to receive a tool. The tool has an outer polygonal coupling and the tool receiver has an inner receiver including, at least portionally, a rotary driver profile. The tool receiver is provided on an associated tool housing, in which there is a drum-type tool change magazine having at least one tool chamber configured to store the tool. The tool chamber is configured to be aligned so as to be flush with the tool receiver to enable the tool to slide from the tool chamber into the inner receiver or from the inner receiver into the tool chamber. An alignment element is configured to align the outer polygonal coupling as the tool slides from the tool chamber into the inner receiver to enable the outer polygonal coupling to slide into the rotary driver profile. 1. A hand power tool comprising:a tool having an outer polygonal coupling;a tool housing including a drum-type tool change magazine having at least one tool chamber configured to store the tool;a tool receiver arranged on the tool housing and which is configured to receive the tool and which has an inner receiver provided, at least portionally, with a rotary driver profile, wherein the at least one tool chamber is configured to be aligned so as to be flush with the tool receiver to enable the tool to slide from the at least one tool chamber into the inner receiver or from the inner receiver into the at least one tool chamber; andan alignment element configured to align the outer polygonal coupling as the tool slides from the at least one tool chamber into the inner receiver to enable the outer polygonal coupling to slide into the rotary driver profile of the inner receiver.2. The hand power tool according to claim 1 , wherein the alignment element is configured to turn the tool about a longitudinal axis into a rotary position in which the outer polygonal coupling and the rotary driver profile of the inner receiver are disposed in an at least substantially ...

Machine tool having workpiece measurement function

A machine tool including a tool magazine ( 20 ) arranged in a storage region adjacent to a working region of a workpiece to store a working tool ( 31 ) for working the workpiece and a measurement tool ( 32 ) for measuring the workpiece; a spindle ( 10 ) to which the working tool and the measurement tool are attached in a detachable manner, the spindle being provided in a movable manner relative to the workpiece; a shutter ( 40 ) provided between the working region and the storage region in an openable and closable manner; a transceiver ( 51 ) attached to the measurement tool; and a communication module ( 52 ) arranged in the storage region to communicate with the transceiver of the measurement tool attached to the spindle.

PROCESSING APPARATUS

A replacement device of a processing apparatus includes a gripping device having a single first support member positionally fixed, a first gripping portion provided on the first support member to grip a holder not to rotate in a releasing direction when the processing member is removed from the holder, and a second gripping portion provided on the first support member apart from the first gripping portion to grip the holder not to rotate in a restricting direction when the processing member is attached to the holder, and a holding device having a single movable second support member, plural first holding portions provided on the second support member to respectively accommodate the processing member removed from the holder, and plural second holding portions provided on the second support member apart from the first holding portions to respectively accommodate the processing member that is to be attached to the holder. 1. A processing apparatus comprising:a processing tool that includes a drive mechanism, a processing member that is vertically movable to a processing-target member and rotatable to the processing-target member by utilizing a driving force of the drive mechanism, and a holder that detachably holds the processing member through a restricting portion;a moving mechanism that includes an arm to which the processing tool is attached, and that can freely move the processing tool to the processing-target member by moving the arm; anda replacement device that can freely replace the processing member,wherein the replacement device has:a gripping device that includes a single first support member in which a position thereof is fixed, a first gripping portion that is provided on the first support member, and can freely grip the holder not to rotate in a releasing direction when the processing member is removed from the holder, and a second gripping portion that is provided on the first support member apart from the first gripping portion, and can freely grip the ...

TOOL MAGAZINE AND MACHINING CENTER

A tool magazine that can make a long tool reasonably coexist with other tools and a machining center with the tool magazine are provided. The tool magazine has a rotatable magazine main body and plural of tool holders installed on the magazine main body. Each of the tool holders moves to a tool exchange position sequentially. A part or all of the tool holders has a capability of changing between an exchange posture that holds the tool in parallel to a rotation shaft of the magazine main body and a transport posture that holds the tool along with a plane perpendicular to the rotation shaft of the magazine main body. The tool holder capable of changing postures takes the exchange posture when it locates in the tool exchange position and takes the transport posture when it leave the exchange position. The machining center has the above tool magazine. 1. A tool magazine for holding a tool to be attached to a main shaft of a machining center comprising:a rotatable magazine main body; andplural of tool holders installed on the magazine main body;wherein each of the tool holders moves to a tool exchange position sequentially, a part or all of the tool holders is capable of changing its posture between an exchange posture that holds the tool in parallel to a rotation shaft of the magazine main body and a transport posture that holds the tool along with a plane perpendicular to the rotation shaft of the magazine main body,wherein the tool holder capable of changing postures takes the exchange posture when it is located in the tool exchange position and takes the transport posture when it leave the exchange position.”2. The tool magazine according to claim 1 , wherein the magazine main body has almost disk shape rotatable about a disk center axis claim 1 , the tool holder is installed in the penumbra of the magazine main body claim 1 , a portion including the penumbra of the magazine main body is formed as a separate body part claim 1 , the separate body part is capable of ...

MACHINE TOOL HAVING TWO TOOL SPINDLES

A machine tool is provided with two vertically oriented tool spindles that are arranged to hold tools and that are movable vertically in a first direction and horizontally in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. Furthermore, the machine tool is provided with two workpiece support devices for clamping workpieces in place. At least one of the two workpiece support devices is movable horizontally in a third direction orthogonal to the first and the second direction. The two tool spindles and the two workpiece support devices are mounted on a common machine frame with a common working space, wherein the two tool spindles are movable parallel to one another in the second direction. The two tool spindles are facing one another. 1. A machine tool , comprisingtwo vertically oriented tool spindles, the two tool spindles being movable vertically in a first direction and horizontally in a second direction, which is orthogonal to the first direction, andtwo workpiece support devices for supporting and clamping workpieces to be machined,wherein at least one of the two workpiece support devices is movable horizontally in a third direction, which is orthogonal to the first and the second direction,wherein the two tool spindles and the two workpiece support devices are mounted on a common machine frame that defines a common working space, andwherein the two tool spindles are movable parallel to one another in the second direction and are facing one another.2. The machine tool of claim 1 ,wherein the machine frame has two portal beams that extend in the second direction and parallel to one another,wherein a first one of the two tool spindles is mounted on a first one of the two portal beams, andwherein a second one of the two tool spindles is mounted on a second one of the two portal beams.3. The machine tool of claim 2 ,wherein the first tool spindle is movable in the first direction with respect to the first portal beam, and in the second direction along the first ...

Cutting apparatus

To provide a cutting apparatus capable of effectively removing swarf that scatters in a machining space, while reducing cost. A cutting apparatus includes: a machining mechanism on which a tool for machining a workpiece is mounted; a placement base that is disposed to face the machining mechanism in a machining space and that is movable in a first direction with the workpiece placed thereon; an open/close covering member that extends in the first direction thereby to contain therein the placement base and to form at least part of the machining space; and a drive mechanism that is isolated from the machining space and that moves the placement base in the first direction.

MACHINE TOOL

A horizontal machining center serving as a machine tool includes: a bed; a front-side guide rail shaped to extend linearly along an upper surface of the bed and attached to the bed; and a column provided on the upper surface of the bed and fixed to the bed. The column has a facing portion arranged to face an end of the front-side guide rail in an X-axis direction in which the front-side guide rail linearly extends. The facing portion is provided with a hole through which the front-side guide rail can be inserted. By such a configuration, a machine tool with excellent workability during removal of an elongate body is provided. 1. A machine tool comprising:a base member having a main surface;an elongate body shaped to extend linearly along the main surface and attached to the base member; anda structure body provided on the main surface and fixed to the base member,the structure body having a facing portion arranged to face an end of the elongate body in a prescribed direction in which the elongate body linearly extends, andthe facing portion being provided with a hole through which the elongate body can be inserted.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , further comprising a movable body provided on the main surface claim 1 , whereinthe elongate body is a linear-motion guide mechanism unit that guides the movable body so as to be movable in the prescribed direction,the facing portion includes a first facing portion and a second facing portion that are arranged to face one end and the other end, respectively, of the elongate body in the prescribed direction, andthe first facing portion and the second facing portion each are provided with the hole.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , whereinthe structure body is formed by casting, andthe hole is a cast hole.4. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the hole is provided so as to overlap with the elongate body as seen in the prescribed direction.5. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Flexible multi-table device

In the machine tool 2, two or more machine tables 5 are movably provided on the linear way 4 of the machine base 2, the pinion gear 14 is engaged with the rack 13 of the machine base 3, and the feeding movement of each table 5, the pinion gear 14 is driven by a feed motor 15 mounted on each table 5, and the feed motor 15 is controlled by the table control unit 21 so that the table 5 is fed and moved. In the table independent mode, the movement of the table 5 is independently controlled, and in the table linkage mode, the feeding movements of two or more tables 5 are controlled in the same direction at the same speed and in the synchronous state as the same movement amount.

MACHINE TOOL AND ORIGIN POINT CORRECTION METHOD

A machine tool includes a turning position adjustment unit configured to control a turning drive unit so that, when a tool is transferred between a spindle and a grip, if an amount of sway of the tool is greater than or equal to a threshold value, a turret is turned and the amount of sway of the tool becomes less than the threshold value, and an origin point correcting unit configured to correct an origin point in accordance with a turning position of the turret acquired by a turning position acquisition unit, when the turret is turned by the turning drive unit so that the amount of sway of the tool becomes less than the threshold value. 1. A machine tool including a tool changer configured to change a tool mounted on a spindle by way of a turret provided with a plurality of grips for retaining the tool , comprising:a turning drive unit configured to turn the turret;a turning position acquisition unit configured to acquire a turning position of the turret with respect to an origin point;a sway amount acquisition unit configured to acquire an amount of sway of the tool when the tool is transferred between the grip and the spindle;a turning position adjustment unit configured to control the turning drive unit so that, when the tool is transferred, if the amount of sway of the tool is greater than or equal to a threshold value, the turret is turned and the amount of sway of the tool becomes less than the threshold value; andan origin point correcting unit configured to correct the origin point in accordance with a turning position of the turret acquired by the turning position acquisition unit, when the turret is turned by the turning drive unit so that the amount of sway of the tool becomes less than the threshold value.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein:the turning position adjustment unit is configured to control the turning drive unit so that, when the tool is transferred at a position where the turret has been turned by an operator so as to be at ...

FAST TOOL CHANGING METHOD WITH PRE-UNCLAMPING PROCESS

A fast tool changing method with pre-unclamping step for controlling operations of the spindle, tool unclamping cylinder, and tool changing arm. The spindle has one end clamping the tool at the clamping position. The method includes following steps. In a tool pre-unclamping step, the clamp end of the spindle moves the used tool to a pre-unclamping position; the tool unclamping cylinder pushes the used tool to leave a taper of the spindle. In a tool changing step, the tool changing arm rotates to clamp the used tool and pulls the used tool away from the clamp end, and further aligns a target tool with the clamp end. In a tool inserting step, the tool changing arm inserts the target tool into the clamp end, to be clamped therein. Therefore, the tool unclamping and tool clamping operations are accelerated. 1. A fast tool changing method with pre-unclamping step for controlling operations of a spindle , a tool unclamping cylinder , and a tool changing arm , with a first power source driving a clamp end of the spindle to clamp a tool at a clamping position and controlling the spindle to carry out a processing operation with the tool , a second power source controlling the operation of the tool unclamping cylinder , and a third power source controlling the tool changing arm to change the tool , the fast tool changing method with pre-unclamping step including following steps:(a) a tool pre-unclamping step: before the third power source controlling the tool changing arm to change a used tool, the first power source controlling the clamp end of the spindle to move the used tool from the clamping position to a pre-unclamping position; the second power source controlling the tool unclamping cylinder to push the used tool to leave a taper of the spindle for removing a self-adherence of the taper of the spindle, and the second power source driving the tool unclamping cylinder back for a retraction distance;(b) a tool changing step, the third power source controlling the tool ...

Turret for tool machine

A turret for tool machine includes: at least a turret body supported by the tool machine; at least a rotating drum supported by the turret body and supporting at least two tool holders upon which are mounted at least two rotating tools the rotating drum being mounted externally rotating around the turret body; at least an electrical spindle positioned in a recess inside the turret body; the electrical spindle extending itself around a vertical axis; the electrical spindle including a motor, a rotating shaft for the transmission of the movement associated to the motor and an engagement portion suitable for coupling to the tool holder; each tool holder extending itself along a vertical axis; the rotating drum being rotatably mounted around the turret body so as to rotate for aligning each tool holder with the engagement portion.

AUTO TOOLS CHANGE WITH SPACE ALLOWANCE FOR TOOL REJECTION OF SPINDLE

An auto tools change with space allowance for tool rejection of spindle includes an arm seat, an arm shaft, a tools change arm, a flat cam, and a driving arm, while the flat cam has a driving groove for driving the driving arm to swing and thus facilitates the tool clamping and tool unclamping. Therein, the driving arm has a tool clamping section having an allowance groove, a first transition section, a tool unclamping section, and a second transition section. Therefore, a larger width of the allowance groove is provided on the driving groove, thereby offering a sliding space for the tools change arm. Thus, a space allowance is produced during tool pushing process, thereby not only preventing the main shaft and the tool from being damaged, but also preventing the tools change arm from deformation. 1. An auto tools change with space allowance for tool rejection of spindle , comprising:an arm seat, with an arm shaft installed inside and thereby capable of rotating and axially sliding therein, while one end of the arm shaft exposes outward from the arm seat for being installed with a tools change arm;a flat cam, axially and rotatably disposed in the arm seat by a rotation axle, and concavely provided with a driving groove thereon, while the driving groove is formed by a tool clamping section, a first transition section, a tool unclamping section, and a second transition section that are orderly provided; anda driving arm, with one end thereof as a swinging end axially disposed in the arm seat and the other end thereof as a driving end, and a rolling member capable of moving in the driving groove disposed between the swinging end and the driving end, while the driving end is connected to the arm shaft for enabling the driving arm to make the arm shaft axially slide along the shape variation of the driving groove during the rotation of the flat cam,wherein the tool clamping section of the driving groove is provided with an allowance groove, whereby a larger width is ...

Tool Bit Changing System

A tool changing system that includes a tool mount adapter and a tool holder. The tool mount adapter is configured to be attached to a tool and selectively engage and disengage a tool bit. The tool provides movement to the engaged tool bit to perform work on a workpiece. The tool holder is positioned in proximity to hold the tool bit when the tool bit is not engaged by the tool. The tool holder can also selectively engage and disengage the tool bit. 1. A tool changing system for use with a robotically operated tool that includes a rod with an open end that receives a tool bit , the tool changing system comprising: a housing;', 'a first piston movably connected to the housing;', 'a first cavity within the housing;', 'a channel that extends through the first piston and is sized to receive the rod, the channel comprising a tapered section with a tapered width that extends along the rod;, 'a tool mount adapter comprising a body with a receptacle;', 'a second piston movably mounted to the body;', 'a second cavity at the body;, 'a tool holder comprisingeach of the first and second cavities comprising a first port and a second port; andeach of the tool mount adapter and the tool holder configured to move between a locked position to lock to the tool bit when fluid is introduced through the first port and an unlocked position to unlock from the tool bit when fluid is introduced through the second port.2. The tool changing system of claim 1 , further comprising a control unit with a processing circuit configured to move the tool mount adapter and the tool holder between the locked and unlocked positions claim 1 , the control unit further configured to position at least one of the tool mount adapter and the tool holder in the locked position at all times.3. The tool changing system of claim 1 , wherein the first piston comprises an annular shape configured to extend around the rod.4. The tool changing system of claim 3 , wherein the first piston comprises a flange that is ...

CUTTING APPARATUS

There is provided a cutting apparatus that cuts a workpiece by a cutting blade. The cutting apparatus includes a chuck table that holds a board in which a groove is formed through cutting of the board by the cutting blade, a cutting unit having a spindle and a mount flange that is fixed to a tip part of the spindle and on which the cutting blade is mounted, and a replacement apparatus that replaces the cutting blade mounted on the mount flange with the cutting blade stored in a blade storing part and replaces the board placed on the chuck table with the board stored in a board storing part. The replacement apparatus includes a holding part that holds the cutting blade and the board under suction. 1. A cutting apparatus that cuts a workpiece by a cutting blade , the cutting apparatus comprising:a chuck table that holds a board in which a groove is formed through cutting of the board by the cutting blade;a cutting unit having a spindle and a mount flange that is fixed to a tip part of the spindle and on which the cutting blade is mounted; anda replacement apparatus that replaces the cutting blade mounted on the mount flange with the cutting blade stored in a blade storing part and replaces the board placed on the chuck table with the board stored in a board storing part, whereinthe replacement apparatus includes a holding part that holds the cutting blade and the board under suction,the holding part includes a blade suction pad that gets contact with the cutting blade or a base for fixing the cutting blade and holds the cutting blade under suction and a board support part that protrudes to an outside of the holding part relative to a tip of the blade suction pad and supports the board, andthe board held under suction by the holding part is supported by the board support part in a state in which the board is not in contact with the blade suction pad.2. The cutting apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe holding part has a suction path connected to a suction source ...

CONTROL METHOD FOR MACHINE TOOL, AND MACHINE TOOL

This method, for controlling a machine tool using a tool holder to which a coolant pipe is attached, includes: a step of detecting, in response to a signal indicating that a tool is prepared on a tool loading station of the machine tool, whether or not an abnormality has occurred in attaching the coolant pipe to the tool holder of the tool while the tool holder is at the tool loading station; and a step of issuing an alarm when the abnormality is detected in the step of detecting the occurrence of the abnormality. 1. A control method for a machine tool using a tool holder to which a coolant pipe is attached , the method comprising steps of:detecting any abnormality of attachment of the coolant pipe to the tool holder for a tool triggered by a signal showing that the tool is ready at a tool loading station of the machine tool while the tool holder is at the tool loading station; andissuing an alarm if an abnormality is detected at the step of detecting any abnormality.2. A machine tool using a tool holder to which a coolant pipe is attached , the machine tool comprising:a tool magazine,a tool loading station provided adjoining the tool magazine as a relay part for transferring a tool to be stored in the tool magazine from the outside to the tool magazine and for receiving a tool taken out from the tool magazine to the outside,a coolant pipe detection device for detecting the coolant pipe to be attached to the tool holder when the tool to be stored in the tool magazine is at the tool loading station together with that tool holder, anda controller making the coolant pipe detection device operate triggered by a signal showing that the tool to be stored in the tool magazine is ready at the tool loading station while the tool holder for the tool is at the tool loading station, judging any abnormality in attachment of the coolant pipe based on a signal from the coolant pipe detection device, and issuing an alarm if judging there is an abnormality.3. The machine tool of ...

MACHINE TOOL

The present invention relates to a machine tool including a ram spindle and a tool holder, and provides a machine tool comprising: a tool holder including at least two inserts; and a ram spindle capable of fixing the tool holder in a clamped state or rotating the tool holder in order to change the position of the insert, such that the position of the insert can be quickly changed, thereby enabling an improvement in productivity and precision and a reduction in product costs. 1. A machine tool having a ram spindle and a tool holder , the machine tool comprising:a tool holder configured to include at least two inserts; anda ram spindle configured to fasten the tool holder in a state of clamping the tool holder and to rotate the tool holder in order to change locations of the inserts.2. The machine tool of claim 1 , wherein the ram spindle comprises:a housing configured to have an open surface in a lower side surface thereof;a center part rotatably accommodated inside the housing;a first outer part disposed outside the center part, and configured to be co-rotated with the center part;a second outer part disposed between the housing and the first outer part, and fastened to the housing; andan actuator unit accommodated inside the housing, and configured to be selectively movable upward and downward through open surfaces of the center part and the first outer part.3. The machine tool of claim 2 , wherein the tool holder comprises:a coupling part configured such that one end thereof is mounted on the ram spindle; anda mounting part configured such that at least two inserts are coupled to a free end thereof, and disposed on a remaining end of the coupling part.4. The machine tool of claim 3 , wherein outer ribs protruding at equal intervals are formed on an outer circumferential surface of the first outer part claim 3 , a cavity is formed in the remaining end of the coupling part claim 3 , and inner ribs protruding to come into contact with an inner diameter of the first ...

TOOL CHANGE ROTARY POSITION DETERMINING DEVICE AND TOOL CHANGE ROTARY POSITION DETERMINING METHOD

A tool change rotary position determining device includes: a turret rotation controller configured to control a turning motor so as to turn a turret clockwise and counterclockwise in a state where a tool holder of a tool gripped by a specific grip on the turret is inserted in an attachment hole of a spindle; and a tool change rotary position determining unit configured to determine a tool change rotary position of the turret when the tool is transferred between the specific grip and the spindle to be attached to and removed from the spindle, based on the load torques and the rotary positions of the turning motor when the turret is turned clockwise and counterclockwise. 1. A tool change rotary position determining device for use with a machine tool , the machine tool comprising: a revolving turret including a plurality of grips arranged along a circumferential direction thereof , each capable of holding a tool to be attached to an attachment hole of a spindle via a tool holder; and a turning motor configured to turn the turret , the tool change rotary position determining device determining a tool change rotary position of the turret when the machine tool transfers the tool between the grip and the spindle to attach the tool to or remove the tool from the spindle , the device comprising:a load torque acquisition unit configured to acquire a load torque on the turning motor;a rotary position acquisition unit configured to acquire a rotary position of the turning motor;a turret rotation controller configured to control the turning motor so as to turn the turret clockwise and counterclockwise in a state where the tool holder of the tool gripped by a specific grip among the plurality of grips is inserted in the attachment hole of the spindle; anda tool change rotary position determining unit configured to determine the tool change rotary position of the turret when the tool is transferred between the specific grip and the spindle to be attached to and removed from the ...

MOTOR CONTROLLING METHOD, CONTROL DEVICE AND MACHINE TOOL

A method for controlling the motor of a tool magazine that rotates around a horizontal rotation axis is configured so that: at least two indexing positions for the tool magazine are determined; the load torque acting on the tool magazine when stopped at said indexing positions is measured; an unbalance torque, which is the load torque when stopped at the indexing position at which the load torque when stopped is maximal, is calculated from multiple load torques when stopped; and the servo motor for the tool magazine is controlled on the basis of the unbalance torque. 1. A method of controlling a motor of a rotating shaft apparatus configured to rotate about a horizontal or inclined rotational axis , characterized by the steps of:positioning the rotating shaft apparatus at at least two rotational positions;measuring stopping load torque acting on the rotating shaft apparatus at each of the rotational positions;calculating unbalance torque which is the stopping load torque at one of the rotational positions where the stopping load torque is the maximum, based on the stopping load torques; andcontrolling the motor of the rotating shaft apparatus based on the unbalance torque.2. The method of controlling a motor according to claim 1 , wherein the rotational positions are two points which are apart from each other by 90° around the rotational axis claim 1 , wherein the unbalance torque is calculated by the square root of sum of squares of the stopping load torques at the two points.3. The method of controlling a motor according to claim 1 , wherein the rotational position claim 1 , where the stopping load torque is the maximum claim 1 , is determined based on the measured stopping load torque claim 1 , wherein the stopping load torque is calculated at each rotational phase of the rotating shaft device claim 1 , wherein the unbalance torque at each rotational phase is subtracted from the measured load torque on motion claim 1 , whereby the moment of inertia of the ...

MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool includes: a spindle that allows a tool to be detachably mounted thereon; a tool changing device that holds a plurality of the tools, and attaches and detaches any of the tools to and from the spindle; a date and time storage unit that stores date and time when operation of the spindle is stopped last; and a calculation unit that calculates unused time of the spindle on the basis of the date and time stored in the date and time storage unit, when the tool is to be detached from the spindle, wherein in a case where the unused time calculated by the calculation unit is longer than a predetermined threshold value, the tool changing device performs detaching motion of the tool from the spindle for longer time compared to a case where the calculated unused time is at or less than the threshold value. 1. A machine tool comprising:a spindle that allows a tool to be detachably mounted thereon;a tool changing device that holds a plurality of tools, and attaches and detaches any of the tools to and from the spindle;a date and time storage unit that stores date and time when operation of the spindle is stopped last; anda calculation unit that calculates unused time of the spindle on the basis of the date and time stored in the date and time storage unit, when the tool is to be detached from the spindle, whereinin a case where the unused time calculated by the calculation unit is longer than a predetermined threshold value, the tool changing device performs detaching motion of the tool from the spindle for longer time compared to a case where the calculated unused time is at or less than the threshold value.2. A machine tool comprising:a spindle that allows a tool to be detachably mounted thereon;a tool changing device that holds a plurality of tools, and attaches and detaches any of the tools to and from the spindle;a date and time storage unit that stores date and time when the tool is exchanged last; anda calculation unit that calculates elapsed time after ...

AUTOMATIC TOOL STORING MECHANISM

An automatic tool storing mechanism has a plurality of main magazine, transporting means, and a tool exchanging arm. Each main magazine holds a large number of pots with tools. The transporting means transports the pots with tools one by one between the main magazine and the waiting position close to the main spindle. The tool exchanging arm takes out an unused or preused pot with tool which is waiting at the waiting position and attaches it to the main spindle and also removes the used tool from the main spindle and places it in the pot. 1. An automatic tool storing mechanism comprising:a plurality of main magazines for holding a number of pots with tools;transporting means for transporting the pots provided with tools one by one between the position close to the main magazines and a waiting position close to a main spindle; anda tool exchanging arm which takes out a preused or unused tool from the pot waiting at the waiting position and attach it to the main spindle and remove a used tool from the main spindle and place it in the pot,characterized in thata sub magazine tentatively storing a plurality for storing provisionally or of pots with tools is added between the main magazines and the waiting position close to or near the main spindle, wherein the pots with tools which are taken out or removed from the main magazines and transported to the sub magazine, and wherein the pots with tools are transported one by one from the sub magazine to the waiting position.2. The automatic tool storing mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the transporting means comprises:a pair of first guide part and second guide part which are provided between the main magazine and the sub magazine; anda third guide part which is provided between the sub magazine and the waiting position close to the main spindle.3. The automatic tool storing mechanism according to claim 1 ,Wherein the pots with tools stored in the main magazines are transported along the first and second guide parts ...

Tool Changer

A tool changer includes a tool change arm having tool holding portions at ends thereof, a support shaft supporting the tool change arm a rotation mechanism including a rotation drive motor and rotating the tool change arm about an axis of the support shaft, a forward/backward movement mechanism including a forward/backward movement drive motor and moving the tool change arm forward and backward along the support shaft, and a mount base having the rotation drive motor the forward/backward movement drive motor and the support shaft mounted thereon. The tool changer has a restraining member provided thereon which restrains movement of the tool change arm in a direction along the support shaft by engaging with the tool change arm positioned at an original position. 1. A tool changer disposed at a tool change position in a machine tool for replacing a tool attached to a spindle with a next tool positioned at a standby position , comprising:a tool change arm having a tool holding portion at each of both ends thereof;a support shaft provided in parallel to the spindle for supporting the tool change arm;a rotation mechanism including a rotation drive motor and rotating the tool change arm about an axis of the support shaft by power of the rotation drive motor;a forward/backward movement mechanism including a forward/backward movement drive motor and moving the tool change arm forward and backward along the support shaft by power of the forward/backward movement drive motor; anda mount base having the rotation drive motor, the forward/backward movement drive motor and the support shaft mounted thereon;the tool changer having a restraining mechanism provided thereon for restraining movement of the tool change arm in a direction along the support shaft by direct engagement with the tool change arm positioned at an original position or indirect engagement with the tool change arm positioned at the original position through another member connected to the tool change arm.2. The ...

COMBINED MACHINING APPARATUS HAVING A LASER MACHINING HEAD

A combined machining apparatus includes a tool holder, a first automatic exchanger capable of containing at least one laser machining head and mounting the at least one laser machining head on the tool holder, and a second automatic exchanger capable of containing at least one mechanical machining tool and mounting the at least one mechanical machining tool on the tool holder. 1. A combined machining apparatus , comprising:a tool holder;a first automatic exchanger capable of containing at least one laser machining head and mounting the at least one laser machining head on the tool holder; anda second automatic exchanger capable of containing at least one mechanical machining tool and mounting the at least one mechanical machining tool on the tool holder.2. The combined machining apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one laser machining head includes a first shank for being held by the tool holder claim 1 , and the at least one mechanical machining tool includes a second shank for being held by the tool holder claim 1 ,wherein the first shank includes a first portion to be held by the tool holder and the second shank includes a second portion to be held by the tool holder, andwherein the first and second portions are formed in a common shape.3. The combined machining apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one laser machining head includesa collimator that collimates a laser beam, anda plurality of light condensers having different focal lengths for the laser beam, andwherein each of the plurality of the light condensers is capable of being attached to and detached from the collimator.4. The combined machining apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the first automatic exchanger is capable of containing the plurality of the light condensers and mounting one of the plurality of the light condensers on the collimator held by the tool holder.5. The combined machining apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of the light ...

AUTOMATIC ATTACHMENT CHANGER AND BORING MACHINE HAVING SAME

Disclosed are an automatic attachment changer and a boring machine having the same. The automatic attachment changer includes a stacker in which a plurality of attachments is stacked in a height direction by a unit of housing cell having a length larger than the attachments such that the attachment is individually arranged in each housing cell horizontally with respect to a bottom of the stacker, a stacker carrier having a carrier body secured to the stacker, a body transfer transferring the carrier body and a carrier power driving the body transfer, and an attachment changer controlling the stacker and the stacker carrier such that a select attachment is selected among the attachments and the select attachment is combined to a spindle assembly. The attachment is changed in the boring machine with high reliability and correctness. 1. An automatic attachment changer comprising:a stacker in which a plurality of attachments is stacked in a height direction by a unit of housing cell having a length larger than the attachments in such a configuration that at least one of the attachments is individually arranged in each housing cell horizontally with respect to a bottom of the stacker;a stacker carrier having a carrier body secured to the stacker, a body transfer transferring the carrier body and a carrier power driving the body transfer; andan attachment changer controlling the stacker and the stacker carrier such that a select attachment selected among the attachments is combined to a spindle assembly of a boring machine.2. The automatic attachment changer of claim 1 , wherein the stacker includes a plurality of supports arranged in a longitudinal direction in each of the housing cell and supporting the attachment in the longitudinal direction in each housing cell.3. The automatic attachment changer of claim 2 , wherein the support in each of the housing cells includes:a detection v-block disposed at an inlet of the housing cell and including a head position pin that ...

MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR THE EFFICIENT AND FLEXIBLE PRO-DUCTION OF MACHINING PATTERNS BY MEANS OF A NUMBER OF SPINDLES

The device and the corresponding method according to the invention relate in particular to a CNC machine tool and a machining method preferably for large machining patterns. The CNC machine tool may comprise a machining head which may be connected to a Z-axis such that it can be manually and/or automatically changed, and which may have at least two tool spindles for receiving tools . The Z-axis can be moved in a linear manner at least along two linear axial directions. The Z-axis and/or the machining head may have at least one axis of rotation. 118-. (canceled)19. A CNC machine tool comprising: said CNC machine tool is configured such that machining patterns, in particular drilling patterns, are processable in that said machining head is movable to a position of said machining pattern by linearly displacing said Z-axis along at least one of said linear axial directions, and', 'said tools of said machining head are alignable with a contour of said machining pattern by rotating said machining head and/or said Z-axis., 'a machining head connected to a Z-axis such that it is manually and/or automatically changeable and including at least two tool spindles for receiving tools, said Z-axis being displaceable at least along two linear axial directions, and said Z-axis and/or said machining head having at least one axis of rotation, wherein20. The machine tool of wherein said at least two tool spindles are arranged on at least one eccentric connected to said machining head claim 19 , and a relative position between said tool spindles is adjustable by rotating said eccentric.21. The machine tool of wherein the distance between said tool spindles is adjustable in a manually or numerically controlled automatic manner.22. The machine tool of wherein said at least two tool spindles are arranged in a non-adjustable distance from one another on said machining head.23. The machine tool of wherein at least three tool spindles are arranged in a non-adjustable distance from one ...

TOOL MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND MACHINE TOOL PROVIDED WITH THE SAME

There are provided a tool management device and a machine tool provided therewith, capable of simply and selectively checking all tools attached to respective tool stations to prevent a necessary tool from being forgotten to be attached and an unnecessary tool from being left attached. A tool management device 1 for managing tools detachable from a plurality of tool stations provided in a tool rest of a machine tool includes control means for causing tool information related to one or more tools attached to each of the tool stations to be displayed in display means , wherein every time when a display area for designating an appropriate tool station is selected, the control means switches between a deployed state of deploying and displaying tool information related to all tools attached to the tool station selected, and a folded state of folding and displaying only tool information related to a predetermined tool, to cause the selected state to be displayed in an identical screen. 1. A tool management device for managing tools detachable from a plurality of tool stations provided in a tool rest of a machine tool , the tool management device comprising:control means for causing tool information related to one or more tools attached to each of the tool stations to be displayed in display means,wherein every time when a display area for designating an appropriate tool station is selected, the control means switches between a deployed state of deploying and displaying tool information related to all tools attached to the tool station selected, and a folded state of folding and displaying only tool information related to a predetermined tool, to cause the selected state to be displayed in an identical screen.2. The tool management device according to claim 1 , whereinthe control means causes states of all the tools attached to the tool station to be simply displayed in association with a tool station displayed in the folded state.3. The tool management device according to ...

NOZZLE CHANGER, SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHOD

Disclosed herein is a system that includes a placement head, the placement head including a spindle assembly, the spindle assembly including a spindle capable of receiving one of a plurality of nozzles for attachment. The system includes a nozzle changer, the nozzle changer including a revolver capable of holding a plurality of nozzles. A position of the nozzle changer is changeable in response to movement of the spindle assembly. Further disclosed is a method of receiving and attaching nozzles with a nozzle changer. 1. A system comprising:a placement head, the placement head including a spindle assembly, the spindle assembly including a spindle capable of receiving one of a plurality of nozzles for attachment; anda nozzle changer, the nozzle changer including a revolver capable of holding a plurality of nozzles;wherein a position of the nozzle changer is changeable in response to movement of the spindle assembly.2. The nozzle changer system of claim 1 , further wherein the position of the nozzle changer is changeable using a cam mechanism.3. The nozzle changer system of claim 1 , further wherein the nozzle changer pivots about a fixed central axis when the spindle assembly moves in the Z-axis.4. The nozzle changer system of claim 1 , further wherein the position of the nozzle changer is changeable by force from a component of the spindle assembly.5. The nozzle changer system of claim 1 , wherein the revolver capable of holding a plurality of nozzles is configured to rotate to align any one of the plurality of nozzles with the spindle.6. The nozzle changer system of claim 2 , wherein the cam mechanism biases the nozzle changer away from the spindle when the spindle assembly is in a non-retracted claim 2 , lowered position along the Z-axis.7. The nozzle changer system of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle changer is configured to move toward the spindle when the spindle assembly is moved into a retracted claim 1 , raised position along the Z-axis.8. The nozzle changer ...

Pot conveying system

A plurality of pot support members each for detachably supporting the pot are connected, and an endless track is generated for guiding the pot support members driven by sprocket members. Each of the pot support members is supported with a pair of pins so that the pot support members are connected into a chain-like formation. The pitch between the pair of pins for supporting the pot support member is made substantially equal to the pitch between the pins of the adjacent pot support members so as to allow the resultant track to meander both inward and outward.

TOOL MAGAZINE AND TOOL CHANGER

A tool magazine includes at least one tool carriage movable along a circulation path. The tool holders each have tool pot sockets to which the tool pots are mountable. The tool holders are disposed pivotably about a pivot axis with respect to the at least one tool carriage. The tool pot sockets include a first and second tool pot sockets. An angle is created in a pivoting direction about the pivot axis between a first tool pot mounted to the first tool pot socket and a second tool pot mounted to the second tool pot socket. The turning device turns each of the tool holders about the pivot axis at a position on the circulation path. The tool pot stopper positions each of the tool pots and stops one of the first tool pot and the second tool pot at a pivotable location in the pivoting direction. 1. A tool magazine comprising:at least one tool carriage movable along a circulation path;tool pots including a first tool pot and a second tool pot to hold a tool;tool holders each having tool pot sockets to which the tool pots are mountable, the tool holders being disposed pivotably about a pivot axis with respect to the at least one tool carriage, the tool pot sockets including a first tool pot socket and a second tool pot socket, an angle being created in a pivoting direction about the pivot axis between the first tool pot mounted to the first tool pot socket and the second tool pot mounted to the second tool pot socket;a turning device to turn each of the tool holders about the pivot axis at a position on the circulation path; anda tool pot stopper to position each of the tool pots and to stop one of the first tool pot and the second tool pot at a pivotable location in the pivoting direction.2. The tool magazine according to claim 1 , further comprising:an annular rail disposed along the circulation path and having a straight line portion, whereinthe pivot axis is parallel to a direction along which the at least one tool carriage moves on the straight line portion.3. The ...

MULTI AXIS COLUMN MODULE, A METHOD OF SWAPPING TOOLS, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING

The disclosure relates to column module, more particularly it is relating to a multi-axis column module. The multi axis column module comprising a support structure of predetermined shape; at least one Automatic Tool Changer [ATC] consisting a tool magazine ensconcing a plurality of tools mounted onto the support structure, a drive unit with a spindle connected to said tool magazine, a gripper arm connected to the spindle of the drive unit; and at least one ram housing having at least one spindle at center and is mounted over the support structure. The disclosure also provides for a method of swapping tools in the multi axis column nodule and method of assembling the multi axis column module. 1. A multi axis column module comprising:a support structure of predetermined shape; a tool magazine structured to house a plurality of tools, the tool magazine mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a first axis,', 'a drive unit connected to said tool magazine, and', 'a gripper arm connected to the drive unit, the gripper arm structured to transfer tools from the tool magazine; and, 'at least one Automatic Tool Changer comprisingat least one ram housing mounted on the support structure, the at least one ram housing having at least a first spindle and a second spindle structured to receive tools from the gripper arm.2. The multi axis column module of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is rectangular in shape and is provided with guide elements for movement of the at least one ram housing.3. The multi axis column module of claim 1 , wherein the tool magazine comprises a plurality of tool pockets ranging in number from 12 to 24 for housing the plurality of tools.4. The multi axis column module of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first spindle and the second spindle is driven by a drive mechanism fixed at a rear end of the first spindle and/or the second spindle.5. A multi station machine comprising a plurality of multi axis column modules as ...

MACHINE TOOL, TOOL, AND CONTROL PROGRAM

A machine tool including a tool holding unit and a workpiece holding unit includes: a clamper to which a part of a sub-tool, which is a separate tool from a main tool held by the tool holding unit alone, can be detachably connected; an attachment/detachment unit to which another part of the sub-tool can be detachably connected; a tool spindle that moves the clamper; an in-machine robot that moves the attachment/detachment unit; and a controller that controls driving of the tool spindle and the in-machine robot, to execute machining of a workpiece by the sub-tool. 1. A machine tool including a tool holding unit and a workpiece holding unit , the machine tool comprising:a first connection unit to which a part of a sub-tool, which is a separate tool from a main tool which is held by the tool holding unit alone, can be detachably connected;a second connection unit to which another part of the sub-tool can be detachably connected;a first movable element that moves the first connection unit;a second movable element that moves the second connection unit; anda controller that controls driving of the first movable element and the second movable element, to execute machining of a workpiece by the sub-tool connected to the first connection unit and the second connection unit.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller comprises a storage unit that stores sub-tool data including a characteristic of the sub-tool, andthe controller interprets machining program data instructed by an operator, to calculate a movement trajectory of the sub-tool and to control movements of the first movable element and the second movable element based on the movement trajectory and the sub-tool data stored in the storage unit.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , whereinthe first movable element is a tool holding unit that holds a rotating tool or a lathe-turning tool as the main tool, andthe first connection unit is an attachment unit of the main tool provided on the tool ...

VERTICAL MACHINE TOOL AND TOOL CHANGING METHOD

Provided is a compact tool changer. The vertical machine tool includes a frame, a spindle, a moving device for moving the spindle, a magazine including a plurality of pots that move up and down installed in a pot holder, a pot lifter for moving up and down the pot at a pot tool changing position, and an intermediate arm assembly that moves among a magazine position, an intermediate position, and a spindle position. The intermediate arm assembly includes an arm having a first gripper and a second gripper, and an arm rotation device for positioning the first gripper or the second gripper to either a pot phase or a spindle phase. 1. A vertical machine tool , comprising:a frame;a spindle having a spindle hole configured to mount a tool;a moving device installed on the frame, the moving device configured to relatively move the spindle with respect to the frame; a pot holder having a plurality of pot holding holes, and', 'a plurality of pots each penetrating the pot holding hole to house the tool, the plurality of pots configured to move up and down between an elevated position and a changing position;, 'a magazine including'}a pot lifter installed on the frame, the pot lifter configured to move up and down the pot located at a pot tool changing position;a linear motion guide installed on the frame; an arm including a first gripper and a second gripper, and', 'an arm rotation device configured to position the first gripper or the second gripper to either a pot phase or a spindle phase; and, 'an intermediate arm assembly installed on the linear motion guide, the intermediate arm assembly including'}an intermediate arm feeder configured to move the intermediate arm assembly among a magazine position nearer to the magazine, a spindle position nearer to the spindle, and an intermediate position located between the magazine position and the spindle position.2. The vertical machine tool according to claim 1 , whereinthe intermediate arm assembly located at the magazine position ...

POSITION COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND POSITION COMPENSATION METHOD FOR TOOL CHANGER

A position compensation system of a tool changer includes a storage unit for storing a coordinate indicating a reference position of a turret, a rotary position coordinate detector for detecting the rotary position coordinate of the turret, a compensation necessity determiner for determining whether or not it is necessary to perform a rotational compensation to return the turret to the reference position, in accordance with a rotational deviation of the detected rotary position coordinate from the stored rotary position coordinate, and a compensation request part for requesting an operation or work related to the rotational compensation when it is determined that the rotational compensation needs to be performed. 1. A position compensation system of a tool changer including a turret in which a plurality of grips capable of holding tools to be attached to a spindle of a machine tool are arranged along a circumferential direction , and a rotary driver that rotationally drives the turret about a rotary shaft to index an arbitrary one of the grips ,the position compensation system comprising:a storage unit configured to store a rotary position coordinate of the turret corresponding to an index position of the grip as a coordinate representing a reference position of the turret;a rotary position coordinate detector configured to detect the rotary position coordinate of the turret;a compensation necessity determiner configured to determine whether or not it is necessary to perform a rotational compensation to return the turret to the reference position, in accordance with a rotational deviation of the rotary position coordinate of the turret detected by the rotary position coordinate detector from the rotary position coordinate of the turret stored in the storage unit; anda compensation request part configured to request an operation or work related to the rotational compensation when the compensation necessity determiner determines that the rotational compensation needs ...

Tool Changer

A tool changer includes a tool magazine, a support shaft disposed to have a center axis parallel to an axis of a tool spindle, a drive mechanism for rotating the support shaft about the center axis and moving the support shaft in the axial direction, three tool change arms fixed to the support shaft and each having a tool holding unit, a tool transfer mechanism for transferring a tool pot from the tool magazine to a standby position, and a provisional placing pot disposed at a provisional placing position. The tool changer starts a tool change operation in a state where a tool to be attached to the tool spindle, a tool to be used next, and a tool to be used after the next tool are held by the tool holding units of the tool change arms. 1. A tool changer disposed at a tool change position in a machine tool for changing a tool attached to a spindle with a next tool , comprising:a support shaft disposed to have a center axis parallel to an axis of the spindle and provided to be rotatable about the center axis and to be movable in approaching and separating directions relative to the spindle, the approaching and separating directions being parallel to the axis of the spindle;a drive mechanism for rotating the support shaft in normal and reverse directions about the center axis and moving the support shaft in the approaching and separating directions along the axis of the spindle;a tool change arm disposed on the support shaft to extend in a radial direction with respect to the center axis of the support shaft in a plane perpendicular to the center axis, having a tool holding unit, and holding a tool with the tool holding unit in such a manner that an axis of the tool is parallel to the center axis of the support shaft, the tool holding unit being opening to one of side surfaces of the tool change arm in the normal and reverse directions for rotating the support shaft;a tool magazine holding a plurality of tools;a standby position pot provided at a position for taking a ...

MACHINE TOOL

A tool holding part holds two boring bars in a manner in which axes of the boring bars are parallel to a spindle axis. A tool change mechanism has a circular arc movement mechanism in which the boring bar moves from a tool holding position to a tool change position by at least a circular arc movement on a plane surface including an axis of the spindle in the tool change position and an axis of the boring bar positioned in the tool holding part. 1. A machine tool having a tool changer , comprising:a tool holding part holding a plurality of tools; anda tool change mechanism changing a tool held by the tool holding part and a tool clamped by a spindle,wherein the tool holding part holds the plurality of tools in a manner in which axes of the tools are parallel to an axis of the spindle, andwherein the tool change mechanism includes a circular arc movement mechanism, and the circular arc movement mechanism moves the tools from a tool holding position to a tool change position, where the tool is coaxial with the axis of the spindle, by at least a circular arc movement on a plane surface including the axis of the spindle positioned in the tool change position, which is different for each of the tools, and an axis of the tool positioned in the tool holding part.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the tool holding part is positioned in a side of the spindle.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the tool change mechanism includes a linear movement mechanism which linearly moves the tool in the direction of the axis of the tool at least before the circular arc movement.4. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the tool is a boring bar which performs for long boring process. The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 to Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-175826, filed on Sep. 7, 2015, the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a machine ...

AIR TURBINE SPINDLE WITH TOOL HOLDER AND COOLANT THROUGH TO CUTTING BIT

A pneumatic spindle with coolant through to the cutting bit is described. The pneumatic spindle includes a shank with a shank first end (USMA). A rotary union housing that is adapted to rotatably couple to the shank. A floating rotary union seal is rotatably coupled to an internal passage of rotary union housing. The rotary union housing includes a second end formed with a threaded circular opening and the pneumatic spindle first end is threaded to rotatably join with the threaded circular opening of the rotary union housing. The floating rotary union seal includes a first end, a floating rotary union seal second end and a floating rotary union seal internal passage. The floating rotary union seal second end formed as a circular bearing surface, and the floating rotary union seal internal passage directs the coolant fluid between the floating rotary union seal first end and the floating rotary union seal second end. 1. An auto changer spindle mounting assembly for a spindle mounted pneumatic tool to a computer controlled machining system , the auto change spindle mounting assembly comprising:a shank with a shank first end, a shank second end and a shank internal passage, the shank first end adapted to selectively couple with the computer controlled tool, and the shank internal passage for directing a coolant fluid between the shank first end and the shank second end;a rotary union housing with a rotary union housing first end, a rotary union housing second end, a rotary union housing internal passage and a compressed air gas inlet in fluid communications with a gas passage, the rotary union housing first end adapted to be rotatably coupled to the shank second end, the rotary union housing internal passage for directing the coolant fluid between the rotary union housing first end and the rotary union housing second end;a floating rotary union seal with a floating rotary union seal first end, a floating rotary union seal second end and a floating rotary union seal ...

TOOL CHANGER FOR MACHINE TOOL

In a tool changer, a turret can move toward and away from a spindle through a swinging movement about a swing shaft. Force applied to a turret mechanism unit at each phase in the swinging movement of the turret is calculated, and a swinging pattern of the turret is determined in accordance with the result of the calculation. 1. A tool changer for a machine tool including: a turret that is provided with a plurality of grips and is capable of holding a tool with each of the grips; a spindle that is capable of holding the tool; and a swing shaft as an axis of swinging of the turret , and the tool changer configured to exchange the tool between the turret and the spindle , andthe turret is capable of moving toward and away from the spindle through a swinging movement about the swing shaft,the tool changer comprising:a calculation unit configured to calculate, for each phase of the swinging movement of the turret, force applied to a turret mechanism unit based on a sum of gravity force, centrifugal force, and inertial force from acceleration or deceleration applied to the turret mechanism unit, obtained on the basis of gravity center position of the turret, whole weight of the turret, and an angular velocity and an angular acceleration in the swinging movement of the turret;a turret swinging movement pattern determination unit configured to determine a swinging movement pattern of the turret such that the force applied to the turret mechanism unit in the swinging movement of the turret does not exceed a preset limit value of the force applied to the turret mechanism unit; anda control device configured to cause the turret to make the swinging movement, on the basis of the swinging movement pattern determined by the turret swinging movement pattern determination unit.2. A tool changer for a machine tool including: a turret that is provided with a plurality of grips and is capable of holding a tool with each of the grips; a spindle that is capable of holding the tool; and ...

ELECTROSPINDLE WITH A TOOL EXCHANGING DEVICE

Electrospindle device () including: at least one electrospindle () extending about a vertical axis X-X′; the electrospindle () including a motor, a rotating shaft for transmitting the motion, functionally associated with the motor, and an engagement portion () for a toolholder () in which a tool () rotatably actuated by the shaft () is mounted; the tool () being actuated directly by the shaft; at least one toolholder support element () including at least two toolholders (); each toolholder extending along a vertical axis; e toolholder support element () is rotatably mounted so as to rotate for bringing each toolholder () into alignment with the engagement portion (). The device further includes at least one device for rotating the toolholder support element (). 115-. (canceled)16100. Electrospindle device () comprising:{'b': '2', 'at least one electrospindle () extending about a vertical axis X-X′;'}{'b': 2', '39', '6', '3', '40', '39, 'said electrospindle () comprising a motor, a rotating shaft () for transmitting the motion, functionally associated with said motor, and an engagement portion () for a toolholder () in which a tool () rotatably actuated by said shaft () is mounted;'}{'b': '40', 'said tool () being actuated directly by said shaft;'}{'b': 5', '3, 'at least one toolholder support element () comprising at least two toolholders ();'}each toolholder extending along a vertical axis;{'b': 5', '3', '6, 'wherein said toolholder support element () is rotatably mounted so as to rotate for bringing each toolholder () into alignment with the said engagement portion (); and'}{'b': 100', '5, 'wherein the electrospindle device () comprises at least one device for rotating the toolholder support element ().'}1710053636. Electrospindle device () according to claim 16 , characterized by comprising at least one translation unit for translating the said toolholder support element () between an operating position claim 16 , in which at least a portion of the said ...

TOOL HOLDER HOLDING AND LOOSENING DEVICE OF CHAIN-TYPE TOOL MAGAZINE OF MACHINE TOOL

A tool holder holding and loosening device of chain-type tool magazine of a machine tool is disclosed. A locking mechanism is disposed on a rear end of each of sockets in a tool magazine. The locking mechanism is adapted to abut against an end of a tool holder mounted in the socket, thereby to prevent the tool holder from accidentally loosing. A tool loosening device is disposed on a predetermined position of the chain-type tool magazine. The tool loosening device is adapted to unlock the locking mechanism of the tool magazine passing through the predetermined position, so that the tool holder could be easily taken out of the socket. 1. A tool holder holding and loosening device of a chain-type tool magazine of a machine tool , wherein the chain-type tool magazine comprises a chain formed by mutually connecting a plurality of moving units; each of the moving units is engaged with a socket; each of the sockets has a joint hole; an end of each of a plurality of tool holders forms a pull stud; each of the tool holders is inserted into the joint hole of one of the sockets via a front end of the corresponding socket by aligning the pull stud of each of the tool holders with the joint hole of one of the sockets; characterized in that:a rear end of each of the sockets opposite to the front end is engaged with a locking mechanism; the locking mechanism comprises at least one operating member and at least one restricting member, wherein the operating member is movable between a first position and a second position in a first direction; the restricting members are movable between a third position and a fourth position in a second direction; when the operating member is at the first position, the operating member pushes the restricting members, thereby to remain the restricting members in the third position, and a part of each of the restricting members abuts against the pull stud, thereby to restrict the tool holder from exiting the joint hole; anda tool loosening device is ...

CUTTING BLADE SUPPLYING APPARATUS

A cutting blade supplying apparatus includes a cutting blade stocker that stocks a plurality of cutting blades, a carrying unit that carries out the cutting blade from the cutting blade stocker and carries the cutting blade to a cutting apparatus, a transferring unit that transfers the cutting blade carried by the carrying unit to a blade replacing unit of the cutting apparatus, and a control unit. The control unit selects the cutting blade needed by the cutting apparatus and causes the cutting blade to be carried by the carrying unit to the cutting apparatus. 1. A cutting blade supplying apparatus for supplying a cutting apparatus with a cutting blade ,the cutting apparatus includinga holding unit configured to hold a workpiece,a cutting unit to which a cutting blade for cutting the workpiece held by the holding unit is rotatably mounted,a feeding unit configured to put the holding unit and the cutting unit into relative processing feeding, anda blade replacing unit configured to automatically mount and detach the cutting blade mounted to the cutting unit,the cutting blade supplying apparatus comprising:a cutting blade stocker that stocks a plurality of cutting blades;a carrying unit that carries out the cutting blade from the cutting blade stocker and carries the cutting blade to the cutting apparatus;a transferring unit that transfers the cutting blade carried by the carrying unit to the blade replacing unit; anda control unit,wherein the control unit selects the cutting blade needed by the cutting apparatus and causes the cutting blade to be carried by the carrying unit to the cutting apparatus.2. The cutting blade supplying apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the carrying unit includesa carrying-out section that carries out the cutting blade from the cutting blade stocker, anda belt conveyor that carries the cutting blade carried out by the carrying-out section to the cutting apparatus.3. The cutting blade supplying apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein ...

POWER/SIGNAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE AND MACHINE TOOL

A power/signal transmission structure includes: a movable body which has an electrical device, and at least a part of which moves in a processing chamber of a machine tool; a robot provided in the processing chamber; a first connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the movable body and is electrically connected to the electrical device; and a second connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the robot, and is electrically connectable to and disconnectable from the first connector as the robot is driven, wherein at least one of power and signals is transmitted from outside to inside or from inside to outside of the electrical device through the first connector and the second connector. 1. A power/signal transmission structure comprising:a movable body which has an electrical device, and at least a part of which moves in a processing chamber of a machine tool;a robot provided in the processing chamber;a first connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the movable body or a holding device holding the movable body and is electrically connected to the electrical device; anda second connector which relays at least one of power and signals, and which is provided in the robot, and is electrically connectable to and disconnectable from the first connector as the robot is driven, whereinat least one of power and signals is transmitted from outside to inside or from inside to outside of the electrical device through the first connector and the second connector.2. The power/signal transmission structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe first connector and the second connector relay at least the power, andthe electrical device is a device driven by the power and includes at least one of a rotary motor, a linear motor, a solenoid, a solenoid valve, a secondary battery, an electric cylinder, a Peltier element, and a piezoelectric element.3. The power/signal ...

CUTTING DEVICE

A controller of a cutting device includes a first reference point detection processor detecting an actual position of a first reference point on a top surface of a first protrusion of a magazine, a second reference point detection processor detecting an actual position of a second reference point on a top surface of the second protrusion of the magazine, a sensor offset calculation processor calculating an offset of an actual position of a tool sensor of the magazine with respect to a designed position of the tool sensor based on the first reference point and the second reference point, a stocker offset calculation processor calculating an offset of an actual position of the stocker of the magazine with respect to a designed position of the stocker based on the first reference point and the second reference point, and a movement control processor controlling a movement mechanism based on the offset of the tool sensor and the offset of the stocker. 1. A cutting device , comprising:a main body;a cutting head including a grasper capable of grasping either a processing tool or a detection tool;a magazine provided in the main body, the magazine including:a magazine main body;a stocker accommodating either the processing tool or the detection tool;a tool sensor provided in the magazine main body, the tool sensor detecting either the processing tool or the detection tool that is grasped by the grasper; anda first protrusion and a second protrusion provided on a top surface of the magazine main body;a movement mechanism moving the grasper three-dimensionally with respect to the magazine; anda controller controlling the movement mechanism; wherein the controller includes:a first reference point detection processor controlling the movement mechanism such that the detection tool grasped by the grasper contacts the first protrusion, and detecting an actual position of a first reference point, which is a center point of a top surface of the first protrusion;a second reference ...

MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool includes: a plurality of machining units, each including: a first saddle movable in a right-left direction; a second saddle supported by the first saddle and movable in an up-down direction; and a spindle device supported by the second saddle and movable in a front-rear direction. The plurality of machining units are arranged in the right-left direction such that spindles provided in the respective spindle devices are parallel to each other. The machining tool further includes an X-axis moving mechanism that moves the first saddle in the right-left direction; and a control device that controls an operation of the X-axis moving mechanism during machining of a workpiece and during correction of a spindle spacing between the machining units. A plurality of the X-axis moving mechanisms are provided corresponding to the respective machining units. 1. A machine tool comprising: a first saddle movable in a right-left direction;', 'a second saddle supported by the first saddle and movable in an up-down direction; and', 'a spindle device supported by the second saddle and movable in a front-rear direction, wherein', 'the plurality of machining units are arranged in the right-left direction such that spindles provided in the respective spindle devices are parallel to each other;, 'a plurality of machining units, each of the machining units includingan X-axis moving mechanism that moves the first saddle in the right-left direction; anda control device that controls an operation of the X-axis moving mechanism during machining of a workpiece and during correction of a spindle spacing between the machining units,wherein a plurality of the X-axis moving mechanisms are provided corresponding to the respective machining units, andthe control device moves the first saddle of a predetermined one of the machining units in the right-left direction using one of the X-axis moving mechanisms corresponding to the predetermined machining unit to correct the spindle spacing.2. ...

MACHINE TOOL, IN PARTICULAR MULTI-SPINDLE MILLING MACHINE

The present invention relates to embodiments of a machine tool, in particular a multi-spindle milling machine, comprise a machine frame, a workpiece clamping device for clamping a workpiece, an axis slide assembly arranged on the machine frame, and a spindle carrier assembly which is arranged on the machine frame and has at least two tool-carrying work spindles. The axis slide assembly is configured to linearly move the workpiece clamped at the workpiece clamping device by way of three controllable linear axes X, Y and Z. The work spindles are arranged at a turret which can be rotated or swiveled about a turret axis at respectively equal distance from the turret axis, and the spindle axes of the work spindles are aligned or can be aligned in parallel to one another and in parallel to the turret axis. 1. A machine tool , comprising:a machine frame;a workpiece clamping device for clamping a workpiece;an axis slide assembly which is arranged on the machine frame and which is configured to linearly move the workpiece clamped at the workpiece clamping device by way of three controllable linear axes; anda spindle carrier assembly which is arranged on the machine frame and has at least two tool-carrying work spindles;wherein the work spindles are arranged on a turret which can be rotated or swiveled about a turret axis at respectively equal distance from the turret axis and the spindle axes of the work spindles are aligned or can be aligned in parallel to one another and in parallel to the turret axis.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the machine frame forms a machining area and the axis slide assembly is arranged above the machining area on the machine frame claim 1 , andwherein the workpiece clamping device is held at the axis slide assembly and is configured to clamp the workpiece and/or a workpiece pallet holding the workpiece in suspended or laterally suspended fashion for the overhead machining of the workpiece clamped at the workpiece clamping ...

TOOL CHANGER EQUIPPED WITH COVERS

A tool changer is equipped with a turret having plural grips for use to grip tools as well as with a front cover and rear cover adapted to cover a front face and rear face of the turret. Furthermore, a protrusion is installed on the rear cover in a neighborhood of a gap between the front cover and the rear cover, being configured to block intrusion of chips or cutting fluid into the gap between the front cover and the rear cover from a top face of the rear cover. 1a front cover adapted to cover a front face of the turret;a rear cover adapted to cover a rear face of the turret; anda protrusion provided on the rear cover in a neighborhood of a gap between the front cover and the rear cover, whereinthe protrusion is configured to block a path for chips or cutting fluid to intrude into the gap between the front cover and the rear cover from a top face of the front cover or a top face of the rear cover.. A tool changer equipped with a turret having plural grips for use to grip tools and adapted to change a tool by indexing a desired tool by rotating the turret, the tool changer further comprising: 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a tool changer equipped with covers to prevent intrusion of foreign matter into a turret.2. Description of the Related ArtA tool changer which automatically changes a tool mounted on a spindle of a machine tool are used conventionally. Plural tools necessary for operations are set in advance on the tool changer, which is configured to automatically change the tool mounted on the spindle of the machine tool to a specified tool according to machining conditions.Examples of a machine tool equipped with such an automatic tool changer adapted to automatically change the tool includes a machine tool equipped with a turret which in turn is equipped with plural grips adapted to grip tools. Such a machine tool is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-99766. The machine tool has a turret in which plural tools ...

MACHINING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

The disclosure relates to a processing installation for aircraft structural components having a processing station comprising a clamping frame for receiving the structural component, wherein the clamping frame extends along a station longitudinal axis which extends in a longitudinal direction and a processing unit which has an upper tool unit having an upper tool and a lower tool unit, wherein the processing installation has a processing region which is formed by a laterally delimited, first spatial portion in which the clamping frame and the processing unit are arranged during processing, wherein the processing installation has a service region for carrying out service operations, wherein the first spatial portion is separated from the second spatial portion in a transverse direction, wherein a service platform is arranged in the service region and can be positioned in a service plane which is orthogonal to the vertical direction. 1. A processing installation for aircraft structural components having a processing station comprising a clamping frame for receiving the aircraft structural component which is intended to be processed in each case , wherein the clamping frame extends along a station longitudinal axis which extends in a longitudinal direction and a processing unit for processing the aircraft structural component which has an upper tool unit having an upper tool which is orientated along a first tool axis and a lower tool unit having a lower tool which is orientated along a second tool axis , wherein the first tool axis and the second tool axis extend parallel with a vertical direction which is angled relative to the longitudinal direction , in particular orthogonal , wherein the processing installation has a processing region for processing the aircraft structural component which is formed by a laterally delimited , first spatial portion in which the clamping frame and the processing unit are arranged during processing , wherein the processing ...

SYSTEM FOR CHANGING AND INSERTING OR PLACING TOOLS ON A MACHINE TOOL AND MACHINE TOOL WITH SUCH A SYSTEM

A system for changing and inserting or placing tools on a machine tool, including: a tool changer with a manipulator which is configured to remove a tool to be introduced from a tool magazine of the machine tool at a removal position and to transfer it to a work spindle of the machine tool at a tool change position in an automatic tool changing operation, and a tool diameter measuring apparatus, which is configured to determine a tool diameter or a tool radius of the tool to be introduced that has been removed from the tool magazine of the machine tool by the manipulator. 1. A system for changing and inserting or placing tools on a machine tool , comprising:a tool changer with a manipulator which is configured to remove a tool to be introduced from a tool magazine of the machine tool at a removal position and to transfer it to a work spindle of the machine tool at a tool changing position in an automatic tool changing process, anda tool diameter measuring apparatus configured to determine a tool diameter or tool radius of the tool to be introduced that has been removed from the tool magazine of the machine tool by the manipulator.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the machine tool and the tool change position, and', 'the tool diameter measuring apparatus is configured to determine the tool diameter or tool radius of the tool to be introduced that has been removed from the tool magazine of the machine tool by the manipulator at a measuring position arranged between the removal position and the tool change position., 'the manipulator is configured to move between the removal position of the tool magazine of'}3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein characterized in thatthe manipulator has a tool gripper for gripping the tool to be introduced, andthe tool diameter measuring apparatus is configured to determine the tool diameter or tool radius of the tool held by the manipulator on the tool gripper.4. The system according to claim 1 , whereinthe tool ...

TOOL REPLACEMENT APPARATUS

A tool replacement apparatus according to the present invention includes: a turning tool magazine capable of attaching or removing a tool to/from a spindle of a machine tool; a tool replacement control unit which controls operations of turning the tool magazine and attaching or removing a tool to/from a spindle; and a setting unit which sets a rotatable range of the tool magazine. The tool replacement control unit includes: a determining unit which determines whether or not a designated rotation angle in an instruction for turning the tool magazine is within the rotatable range set by the setting unit; and a unit which stops an operation of replacing a tool when the determining unit determines that a designated rotation angle is out of a rotatable range. 1. A tool replacement apparatus for a machine tool comprising:a turning tool magazine capable of attaching or removing a tool to/from a spindle of a machine tool;a tool replacement control unit which controls operations of turning the tool magazine and attaching or removing a tool to/from a spindle; anda setting unit which sets a rotatable range of the tool magazine, a determining unit which determines whether or not a designated rotation angle in an instruction for turning a tool magazine is within the rotatable range set by the setting unit; and', 'a unit which stops an operation of replacing a tool when the determining unit determines that a designated rotation angle is out of a rotatable range., 'the tool replacement control unit including2. The tool replacement apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the determining unit determines that a designated rotation angle is out of a rotatable range, the tool replacement control unit outputs an instruction for temporally stopping an operation of the machine tool, to a control device which controls the machine tool.3. The tool replacement apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotatable range of a tool magazine which is set by the setting unit is set as an ...

Tool Changer

A tool changer includes a holding member having a tool change arm, a rotating mechanism for rotating the holding member, a forward/backward moving mechanism for moving the holding member forward and backward, and a controller controlling the mechanisms. A zero return controller determines whether the tool change arm is holding tools. When it is not holding tools, the tool change arm is rotated to a predetermined non-interference angle, the tool change arm is translated to a forward/backward movement zero point, and the tool change arm is rotated to a rotation zero point. When it is holding tools, the tool change arm is translated to a forward end, the tool change arm is rotated to position it on an expected path, and the tool change arm is moved along the expected path, thereby moving the tool change arm to the rotation zero point and the forward/backward movement zero point. 1. A tool changer changing a tool attached to a spindle of a machine tool with a next tool positioned at a standby position , comprising:a holding member disposed to have a center axis parallel to an axis of the spindle and provided to be rotatable about the center axis and to be movable in a direction along the axis of the spindle;a rotating mechanism including a rotation servo motor and rotating the holding member in normal and reverse directions about the center axis by using power of the rotation servo motor;a forward/backward moving mechanism including a forward/backward movement servo motor and moving the holding member forward and backward in the direction along the axis of the spindle by using power of the forward/backward movement servo motor;a tool change arm having at least two arm portions each disposed on the holding member to extend in a radial direction with respect to the center axis of the holding member and each having a tool holding part having an opening in a side surface thereof facing the normal rotation direction of the holding member, the arm portions holding the tools ...

Power tool and operating method for use on the power tool

A power tool, comprising: a housing; a motor being disposed in the housing for outputting rotary power; an output shaft having an accommodating hole in the axial direction for holding a tool bit; a transmission mechanism, being disposed between the motor and the output shaft for transmitting rotary power from the motor to the output shaft; a tool bit supporting being disposed in the housing and including several chambers disposed in parallel for holding the tool bit; a connecting member being disposed in the housing and capable of moving axially between a working position where the connecting member passes through one of the chambers and to accommodate the tool bit in the chamber connect the output shaft, and a release position where the connecting member exits and separates from one of the several chambers; and an operating member is arranged on the housing for controlling the axial movement of the connecting member; the power tool further includes an automatic shifting means for adjusting the position of the tool bit supporting in response to the movement of the operating member, wherein the connecting member moves axially to a position that is separated from one of the several chambers, and the cartridge moves to a position where another chamber is axially corresponding to the output shaft under the action of the automatic shifting means.

Tool Changing Method For Machine Tool and Tool Changing Apparatus Thereof

The present invention reveals a tool changing method for machine tool and the apparatus thereof. The machine tool has a tool releasement detector disposed beside the spindle or the tool releasement apparatus. When the tool releasement apparatus hits the spindle to loose the clamp for tool releasement, the tool releasement detector generates a releasement signal. When the tool releasement apparatus resets and leaves the spindle, the tool releasement detector produces no signal. The tool changing apparatus is activated according the appearance of the releasement signal for changing the tool, activated according the disappearing of the releasement signal for declining from the spindle. Therefore, the tool changing apparatus can be operated timely and speedily, improving tool changing efficiency. 1. A tool changing method for machine tool , adapted for changing tools on a machine tool , the machine tool including a spindle , an unclamp apparatus , a tool releasement detector , and a tool changing apparatus , the unclamp apparatus having a releasement position and a clamped position; when the tool releasement apparatus is at the releasement position , the spindle releasing a tool , one of the tool releasement apparatus and the spindle is detected by the releasement detector so that the releasement detector sends a releasement signal; when the tool releasement apparatus is at the clamped position , the spindle clamping the tool , the releasement signal disappearing; the tool changing method for machine tool including moving the tool releasement apparatus to the releasement position , taking tools from the spindle and a magazine by the tool changing apparatus , exchanging positions of the tools , inserting one of the tool into the spindle , and moving the tool releasement apparatus to the clamped position , characterized by:activating the tool changing apparatus according to the disappearance of the releasement signal after inserting the tool into the spindle and moving ...

MACHINE TOOL AND CONTROL METHOD FOR MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool having a tool magazine for changing a tool attached to a spindle is equipped with an initial operation speed setting unit configured to set the operation speed of the tool magazine to an initial operation speed, an operation speed adjusting unit configured to be operated by the user to thereby adjust the operation speed of the tool magazine relative to the initial operation speed, an actuator configured to actuate the tool magazine, an operation speed acquisition unit configured to acquire the operation speed of the tool magazine after adjustment of the operation speed made by the operation speed adjusting unit, and an actuator control unit configured to control the actuator to actuate the tool magazine at the operation speed acquired by the operation speed acquisition unit. 1. A machine tool comprising a tool magazine configured to change a tool attached to a spindle , the machine tool further comprising:an initial operation speed setting unit configured to set an operation speed of the tool magazine to an initial operation speed;an operation speed adjusting unit configured to be operated by a user to thereby adjust the operation speed of the tool magazine relative to the initial operation speed;an actuator configured to actuate the tool magazine;an operation speed acquisition unit configured to acquire the operation speed of the tool magazine after adjustment of the operation speed made by the operation speed adjusting unit; andan actuator control unit configured to control the actuator to actuate the tool magazine at the operation speed acquired by the operation speed acquisition unit.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the operation speed adjusting unit is configured to display recommended operation speed information indicative of an adjusting position on the operation speed adjusting unit claim 1 , the adjusting position corresponding to a recommended operation speed of the tool magazine recommended for a weight of the tool.3. The ...

Hand Power Tool having a Drum-Type Tool Change Magazine

A hand power tool includes a tool receiver configured to receive a tool. The tool has an outer polygonal coupling and the tool receiver has an inner receiver including, at least portionally, a rotary driver profile. The tool receiver is provided on an associated tool housing, in which there is a drum-type tool change magazine having at least one tool chamber configured to store the tool. The tool chamber is configured to be aligned so as to be flush with the tool receiver to enable the tool to slide from the tool chamber into the inner receiver or from the inner receiver into the tool chamber. An alignment element is configured to align the outer polygonal coupling as the tool slides from the tool chamber into the inner receiver to enable the outer polygonal coupling to slide into the rotary driver profile. 1. A hand power tool comprising:a tool having an outer polygonal coupling;a tool housing including a drum-type tool change magazine having at least one tool chamber configured to store the tool;a tool receiver arranged on the tool housing and which is configured to receive the tool and which has an inner receiver provided, at least portionally, with a rotary driver profile, wherein the at least one tool chamber is configured to be aligned so as to be flush with the tool receiver to enable the tool to slide from the at least one tool chamber into the inner receiver or from the inner receiver into the at least one tool chamber; andan alignment element configured to align the outer polygonal coupling as the tool slides from the at least one tool chamber into the inner receiver to enable the outer polygonal coupling to slide into the rotary driver profile of the inner receiver,wherein the alignment element has a spring element configured to apply an associated spring force to the outer polygonal coupling, the spring element being embodied as a hoop spring having a circular cross-section.2. The hand power tool according to claim 1 , wherein the alignment element is ...

TOOL CHANGER PROVIDED WITH COVERS

A tool changer configured so that a turret is turned to index a desired tool to change the tool is provided with front and rear covers that cover front and rear surfaces, respectively, of the turret. A projection or a recess, which defines a passage for chips or a cutting fluid, is formed on or in an outer peripheral portion of the rear cover. Thus, the chips produced during machining and the cutting fluid used in the machining can be prevented from getting into the turret through a gap between the front and rear covers. 1. A tool changer which comprises a turret with a plurality of grips for holding a tool such that the turret is turned to index a desired tool to change the tool , the tool changer comprising:a front cover which covers a front surface of the turret; anda rear cover which covers a rear surface of the turret,wherein a projection or a recess, which defines a passage for chips or a cutting fluid, is formed on or in at least a part of an outer peripheral portion of the front cover and/or the rear cover.2. The tool changer according to claim 1 , wherein the recess has a semicircular claim 1 , U-shaped claim 1 , V-shaped claim 1 , or trapezoidal cross-section.3. The tool changer according to claim 1 , wherein the projection has a convex or trapezoidal cross-section.4. The tool changer according to claim 1 , wherein the projection or the recess is formed only on or in an upper part of the outer peripheral portion of the rear cover. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a tool changer provided with covers configured to prevent extraneous matter from getting into a turret.2. Description of the Related ArtA tool changer is conventionally used to automatically change a tool to be mounted on the spindle of a machine tool. This tool changer is previously fitted with a plurality of necessary work tools such that the tool to be mounted on the machine tool spindle can be automatically replaced with a specified one, depending on the machining ...

Controller for machine tool including automatic tool changer

A controller performs tool indexing operation by controlling a tool post driving motor that drives a tool post that can house a plurality of tools and can position a desired tool to a specific position. At this time, the controller estimates an amount of movement of the tool post driving motor based on the number of a tool pot at a tool change position at the start of tool indexing operation and the number of a tool pot that houses a tool specified to be changed. The controller compares the estimated amount of movement of the motor with an actual amount of movement of the tool post driving motor in tool indexing operation, and thereby detects an abnormality in tool indexing operation.

Tool Changing System of a Machining Center and Method for Controlling the Same

A tool changing system of a machining center for machining a workpiece of a vehicle includes a machining unit including a jig portion for loading the workpiece and a tool loading device for loading a tool for machining the workpiece, a first magazine for storing a plurality of first tools, a second magazine for storing a plurality of second tools, and a controller configured to manage changing of the first tool between the machining unit and the first magazine and changing of the second tool between the machining unit. 1. A tool changing system of a machining center for machining a workpiece of a vehicle , comprising:a machining unit including a jig portion for loading the workpiece and a tool loading device for loading a tool for machining the workpiece;a first magazine for storing a plurality of first tools;a second magazine for storing a plurality of second tools; anda controller configured to manage changing of the first tool between the machining unit and the first magazine and changing of the second tool between the machining unit.2. The tool changing system of claim 1 , wherein:each of the first tools and the second tools are respectively assigned an identification number; andthe second tools have lengths larger than the first tools.3. The tool changing system of claim 1 , wherein the tool loading device of the machining unit is disposed above the jig portion claim 1 , and comprises:an operation head for mounting a machining tool from among the plurality of first and second tools; anda spindle for holding the operation head rotatably and slidably and disposed on a base frame rotatably and slidably.4. The tool changing system of claim 1 , wherein the first magazine comprises:a first housing disposed above the machining unit;a plurality of holding members for holding the plurality of first tools, disposed inside the first housing by a predetermined spacing, and revolving in a horizontal plane by a conveyor belt;a first servo-motor for applying a driving torque ...

TOOL CHANGER PROVIDED WITH COVERS

In a tool changer configured so that a turret is turned to index a desired tool to be changed, the front and rear surfaces of the turret are covered individually by covers. These covers are each formed in the shape of a truncated cone. Chips and a cutting fluid dropped onto an upper part of the cover that covers the rear surface of the turret flow away from a gap between the covers along a slope of the cover concerned, so that they can be prevented from getting into the turret through the gap. 1. A tool changer which comprises a turret with a plurality of grips for holding a tool such that the turret is turned to index a desired tool to be changed , the tool changer comprising:a front cover which covers a front surface of the turret; anda rear cover which covers a rear surface of the turret, whereina gap is defined between the front cover and the rear cover such that at least an upper part of the rear cover forms a slope declining away from the gap with respect to a horizontal plane.2. The tool changer according to claim 1 , wherein the rear cover is generally formed in the shape of a truncated cone such that the upper part of the rear cover forms the slope declining away from the gap.3. The tool changer according to claim 2 , wherein the front cover is generally formed in the shape of a truncated cone. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a tool changer with covers configured to prevent foreign matter from getting into a turret.2. Description of the Related ArtA tool changer is conventionally used to automatically change a tool to be mounted on the spindle of a machine tool. This tool changer is previously fitted with a plurality of necessary work tools such that the tool to be mounted on the machine tool spindle can be automatically replaced with a specified one, depending on the machining state.As is generally known, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-99766 discloses such an automatic tool changer for automatically changing a tool ...

MACHINE TOOL AND TOOL REPLACEMENT METHOD

There is provided a machine tool which includes a machine frame, at least one tool spindle which is arranged on the machine frame and is displaceable relative thereto, a workpiece holder and a storage device for tools which is arranged on the machine frame, wherein a chain-type storage device communicates with the storage device and the at least one tool spindle. 1. A machine tool comprising:a machine frame;at least one tool spindle which is arranged on the machine frame and is displaceable relative thereto;a workpiece holder; anda storage device for tools which is arranged on the machine frame;wherein a chain-type storage device is provided which communicates with the storage device and with the at least one tool spindle.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the chain-type storage device is associated with at least one first tool spindle and a second tool spindle.3. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device constitutes a first magazine for tools and the chain-type storage device constitutes a second magazine for tools.4. The machine tool according to claim 3 , wherein a storage capacity for tools of the first magazine is greater than the storage capacity of the chain-type storage device.5. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device has at least 30 storage spaces for tools.6. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the chain-type storage device has in the range of 30 to 50 storage spaces for tools.7. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device has a region with storage spaces which lies above a working space and has a region which lies beside the working space.8. The machine tool according to claim 7 , wherein the region which lies beside the working space is at a distance of not more than 1.5 m from a substrate on which a machine bed stands.9. The machine tool according to claim 1 , wherein the storage device has an L-shaped form in plan view.10. The machine tool according ...

VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Provided is a vertical machining center including: a splash cover fixed to a base, the splash cover defining a machining chamber to enclose a machining zone; a column vertically standing on the base; a Z-axis guiding rail disposed on the column and being vertically directed toward the base, the Z-axis guiding rail partially exposed to the machining zone; a Z-axis driving device disposed in the column, the Z-axis driving device partially exposed to the machining zone; a spindle head to be driven vertically by the Z-axis driving device; a spindle head opening formed in the splash cover so that the spindle head can pass through the spindle head opening; and an extendable cover provided between an edge of the spindle head opening and the spindle head and configured to cover parts of the Z-axis guiding rail and the Z-axis driving device, the parts being exposed to the machining zone. 1. A vertical machining center comprising:a base;a splash cover fixed to the base, the splash cover defining a machining chamber to enclose a machining zone;a column fixed to the base and vertically standing on the base;a Z-axis guiding rail disposed on the column and being vertically directed toward the base, the Z-axis guiding rail being partially exposed to the machining zone;a Z-axis driving device disposed in the column, the Z-axis driving device being partially exposed to the machining zone;a spindle head to be guided by the Z-axis guiding rail and to be driven vertically by the Z-axis driving device;a spindle head opening formed in the splash cover so that the spindle head can pass through the spindle head opening; andan extendable cover provided between an edge of the spindle head opening and the spindle head, the extendable cover being configured to cover parts of the Z-axis guiding rail and the Z-axis driving device, the parts being exposed to the machining zone.2. The vertical machining center according to claim 1 ,wherein the splash cover comprises:a back side cover disposed on ...

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR CUTTING LOGS OF WOUND WEB MATERIAL

The cutting machine for cutting logs of web material, includes a cutting head arranged along the feeding path of the logs. The cutting head includes a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade and is designed to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around the axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into single rolls, and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path. The machine also includes a store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades associated with the cutting head. A handling member is provided to remove a worn disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head and replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store unit. 1. An arrangement comprising:a cutting machine for cutting logs of web material comprising: a feeding path for logs to be cut; a cutting head arranged along the feeding path, said cutting head comprising a coupling for a disc-shaped cutting blade which is configured to impart the disc-shaped cutting blade a rotary motion around an axis thereof and a cyclic movement to cut the logs into rolls, and to allow the logs to move forward along the feeding path;at least one store unit for disc-shaped cutting blades adapted to store a plurality of the disc-shaped cutting blades;at least one handling member to remove the disc-shaped cutting blade from the cutting head when the disc-shaped cutting blade is a worn disc-shaped cutting blade to be replaced, and to replace the worn disc-shaped cutting blade with a new disc-shaped cutting blade taken from the store unit;wherein the store unit comprises a blade-holder adapted to house the plurality of disc-shaped cutting blades aligned according to an alignment direction substantially parallel to the feeding path; wherein the blade-holder is adapted to move substantially parallel to the alignment direction to bring each disc-shaped cutting blade in a pick-up or load position with respect to the cutting head; and wherein the at ...

TOOL STORAGE AND MACHINE TOOL

A tool storage includes a tool receiver, a tool magazine, and a tool carriage. The tool receiver is provided on a one side of a machine tool with respect to a workpiece holder of the machine tool along a machine tool direction and is configured to receive a tool from an outside of the machine tool. The tool magazine is provided on another side opposite to the one side with respect to the workpiece holder along the machine tool direction. The tool carriage is configured to carry the tool between the tool receiver and the tool magazine. 1. A tool storage comprising:a tool receiver provided on a one side of a machine tool with respect to a workpiece holder of the machine tool along a machine tool direction and configured to receive a tool from an outside of the machine tool;a tool magazine provided on another side opposite to the one side with respect to the workpiece holder along the machine tool direction; anda tool carriage configured to carry the tool between the tool receiver and the tool magazine.2. The tool storage according to claim 1 , wherein the machine tool direction extends along a line connecting a back surface of the machine tool and a front surface of the machine tool.3. The tool storage according to claim 1 , further comprising:a tool exchanger configured to exchange a first tool and a second tool, the first tool being carried to a tool exchange position by the tool carriage, the second tool being attached to a machining apparatus of the machine tool.4. The tool storage according to claim 3 , a first arm comprising a first gripper,', 'a second arm comprising a second gripper,', 'a swing motion driver configured to swing the first arm and the second arm about a first axis, and', 'a linear motion driver configured to move the first arm and the second arm linearly in a direction along the first axis, and, 'wherein the tool exchanger comprises'}wherein the first arm and the second arm are arranged in a V shape.5. The tool storage according to claim 4 , ...

TOOL STORAGE, MACHINE TOOL, HYBRID WORKING MACHINE

A tool storage includes a tool magazine, a magazine mover, and a storage device cover. The tool magazine includes a plurality of tool holding members which are provided in the tool magazine and which are configured to hold a tool. The magazine mover is provided outside the tool magazine and is configured to move the tool magazine in a moving direction between an exchange position at which the tool is exchanged and a storage position at which the tool is stored. The storage device cover is provided to arrange the tool magazine and the magazine mover in the tool storage. The plurality of tool holding members are arranged in the moving direction. 1. A tool storage comprising:a tool magazine comprising a plurality of tool holding members which are provided in the tool magazine and which are configured to hold a tool;a magazine mover provided outside the tool magazine and configured to move the tool magazine in a moving direction between an exchange position at which the tool is exchanged and a storage position at which the tool is stored;a storage device cover provided to arrange the tool magazine and the magazine mover in the tool storage; andthe plurality of tool holding members being arranged in the moving direction.2. The tool storage according to claim 1 ,wherein the tool magazine has a magazine opening facing the storage device cover,wherein the storage device cover has a cover opening facing the tool magazine, andwherein the magazine opening overlaps the cover opening at the exchange position, and the magazine opening does not overlap the cover opening at the storage position.3. The tool storage according to claim 1 , further comprising:a controller configured to control the magazine mover to move the tool magazine to the exchange position such that the exchange position corresponds to a position of each of the plurality of tool holding members.4. The tool storage according to claim 1 , further comprising:an air supplier configured to supply air to the tool ...

Index Apparatus For Machining Center

It is an object of the invention to provide a new push bar type of index apparatus which can hold and machine the work exactly while the machining center machines the work having a predetermined length even if the work is long. An index apparatus comprises first and second index tables and configured to hold a work . The apparatus comprises a push bar transmission mechanism configured to rotate the first index table in response to the movement of the push bar . The work and the second index table are rotated by the rotation of the first index table integrally so as to index the work 1. An index apparatus for an NC machining center which machines a work having a predetermined length , the apparatus comprising:a main table;first and second housings mounted on the main table and away from each other;first and second index tables configured to hold the work and supported on the first and second housings for rotation;a push bar supported on the first housing for movement;an NC device including a spindle, the NC device being configured to make an extra relative movement between the spindle and the main table other than a machining relative movement between the spindle and the main table in such a manner that the push bar is moved by the extra relative movement; anda push bar transmission mechanism mounted in the first housing and disposed between the push bar and the first index table, the push bar transmission mechanism being configured to rotate the first index table in response to the movement of the push bar; whereinthe work and the second index table are rotated by the rotation of the first index table integrally so as to index the work.2. The index apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:a first locking mechanism mounted in the first housing, the first locking mechanism being configured to lock the first index table, the first locking mechanism being configured to unlock the first index table when the push bar is moved;a second locking mechanism ...

MACHINE TOOL HAVING A MACHINE MAGAZINE AND A BACKGROUND MAGAZINE

In a machine tool having at least one tool spindle which is displaceable in relation to a device for holding workpieces in at least one of three spatial directions and in which the tools (W-W) for processing the workpieces can be chucked, there are provided a machine magazine () in which tools (W-W) provided for exchange in the tool spindle () are kept in store and a background magazine () in which tools (W-W) provided for exchange in the machine magazine () are kept in store. In the machine magazine (), not more than four storage places () for accommodating tools (W-W) are provided (FIG. ). 1. A machine tool comprising at least one tool spindle , a device for holding at least one workpiece , a machine magazine , and a background magazine ,said at least one tool spindle being displaceable in at least one of three spatial directions in relation to said device for holding said at least one workpiece,said at least one tool spindle being adapted for exchangeably chucking tools for processing a workpiece, wherein{'b': 23', '23, 'in said machine magazine tools are provided for exchange into said at least one tool spindle (, ′),'}in said background magazine tools are provided for exchange into the machine magazine,for the or each tool spindle three storage places for accommodating tools being provided in the machine magazine.2. A machine tool comprising at least one tool spindle , a device for holding at least one workpiece , a machine magazine , and a background magazine ,said at least one tool spindle being displaceable in at least one of three spatial directions in relation to said device for holding said at least one workpiece,said at least one tool spindle being adapted for exchangeably chucking tools for processing a workpiece, wherein{'b': 23', '23, 'in said machine magazine tools are provided for exchange into said at least one tool spindle (, ′),'}in said background magazine tools are provided for exchange into the machine magazine,for the or each tool spindle ...

METHOD FOR MONITORING A MILLING METHOD

A method is provided for monitoring a milling method for a milling machine provided with a milling tool comprising cutting teeth, the method including: determining measured values of a first parameter corresponding to a bending of the milling tool as a function of a second parameter corresponding to an angle of rotation of the milling tool in a rotating frame of reference of the milling tool and analyzing the measured values as a function of at least one monitoring criterion. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for monitoring a milling method for a milling machine provided with a milling tool comprising cutting teeth , the method comprising:determining measured values of a first parameter corresponding to a bending of the milling tool as a function of a second parameter corresponding to an angle of rotation of the milling tool in a rotating frame of reference of the milling tool; andanalyzing the measured values as a function of at least one monitoring criterion.17. The monitoring method as claimed in claim 16 ,further comprising determining a maximum measured value of the first parameter in a range of angular values corresponding to one cutting tooth in the rotating frame of reference of the milling tool,wherein the at least one monitoring criterion includes a temporal evolution of the maximum measured value of the first parameter.18. The monitoring method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the maximum measured value is determined for each cutting tooth of the milling tool.19. The monitoring method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the at least one monitoring criterion includes a difference in the maximum measured value of one cutting tooth compared to the other cutting teeth of the milling tool.20. The monitoring method according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one monitoring criterion includes offsetting over time of the maximum measured value of the first parameter of at least one cutting tooth in relation to the second parameter.21. The monitoring method according to ...

MACHINE TOOL HOLDER, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR OPERATING A MACHINE TOOL HAVING SUCH A MACHINE TOOL HOLDER

The invention relates to a machine tool cocoon () for receiving a workpiece, having a base element () on which the workpiece can be disposed, wherein the base element () comprises at least one receptacle () for receiving and fixing a workpiece (), and a support device () separably connected to the base element (). The machine tool cocoon () can be positioned on a tool position of a tool changing system by means of the support device (). The invention further relates to a method and a computer program. 1. A machine tool cocoon for receiving a workpiece , comprising:a base element on which the workpiece can be disposed, wherein the base element comprises at least one receptacle for receiving and fixing a workpiece; anda support device separably connected to the base element, wherein the machine tool cocoon can be positioned on a tool position of a tool changing system by means of the support device.2. The machine tool cocoon according to claim 1 , wherein the support device is reversibly separable from the base element by a predefined relative motion between the support device and the base element.3. The machine tool cocoon according to wherein the support device comprises a cover element claim 1 , connected to the base element.4. The machine tool cocoon according to wherein the support device comprises a shell element disposed between the cover element and the base element.5. The machine tool cocoon according to claim 4 , wherein the shell element substantially encloses the workpiece.6. The machine tool cocoon according to claim 1 , wherein the support device comprises a recess for receiving a clamping device.7. The machine tool cocoon according to claim 6 , wherein the clamping device is fixed on the support device.8. The machine tool cocoon according to claim 1 , wherein the support device is separably connected to the base element by a locking device.9. The machine tool cocoon according to claim 8 , characterized in that a first locking element of the locking ...

AUTOMATIC TOOL EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR MACHINE TOOLS

An automatic tool exchange system which allows a tool management mode to be arbitrarily selectable between a fixed address scheme and a memory random scheme in operation of the same machining center. The control unit for controlling the respective drive units of the tool exchanger and the magazine includes a storage unit for storing tool information containing a registered correspondence relationship between the tools and corresponding addresses of the stowage parts of the magazine, a modifying unit for modifying the tool information, and a tool exchange instruction unit for sequentially designating the tool to be used in each of the machining steps in accordance with the machining program, and driving the magazine to move the stowage part at the address corresponding to the designated tool to a predetermined position based on the tool information so that the tool is located at the exchange position at a predetermined timing. The control unit is configured to manage the tool in a mode selectively switchable between a first tool management mode in a fixed address scheme for returning the tool after use to a corresponding address, and a second tool management mode in a memory random scheme so as to stow the tool after use at an unoccupied address where the tool for next use has been previously stowed, and allow the modifying unit to modify the correspondence relationship between the tool after use and the address, which has been contained in the tool information. 1. An automatic tool exchange system for machine tools for executing a series of operations of machining a work while exchanging tools adapted to different machining steps in accordance with a predetermined machining program , comprising:one or more magazines in which the tools are individually stowed in a plurality of stowage parts to which corresponding addresses are allocated, respectively;a tool exchanger for exchanging the tool after use, which has been mounted onto a rotary main shaft of a main body of ...

CUTTING TOOL CLEANER

A nozzle used to clean a cutting tool held by a turret in a position different from a spindle position (cutting tool exchange position) is provided. When a cutting tool exchange command is issued, the turret is caused to pivot so that a cutting tool to be attached to the spindle next is located in a cleaning position. The nozzle ejects a coolant or air toward a cavity in a tapered section of the next cutting tool held by the turret. Since chips and other foreign matter are removed from the cavity, occurrence of clamping failure that may occur when the next cutting tool is attached to the spindle can be avoided. 1. A cutting tool cleaner used in a machine tool including a cutting tool exchanger that attaches and detaches a cutting tool to and from a spindle ,wherein the machine tool and the cutting tool exchanger are controlled by a numerical controller,the cutting tool cleaner is attached to the cutting tool exchanger and includes a nozzle used to clean the cutting tool, andthe nozzle is configured to eject a coolant or air at a location different from a cutting tool exchange position into a tapered section of the cutting tool contained in a cutting tool container of the cutting tool exchanger.2. The cutting tool cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting tool container of the cutting tool exchanger is formed of a turret that is caused to pivot around a rotary shaft independent of a feed shaft and a spindle of the machine tool.3. The cutting tool cleaner according to claim 1 ,wherein a cutting tool exchange command in a machining program executed by the numerical controller is so written as to include, as arguments, a cutting tool number of a cutting tool to be exchanged and a cutting tool number of a cutting tool to be cleaned and attached to the spindle next, moves the cutting tool, specified by the cutting tool exchange command and to be attached to the spindle next, after cutting tool exchange to a position facing the nozzle,', 'reads the machining ...

DEVICE FOR EXCHANGING PART OF TOOL AND HOLLOW MILLING TOOL

A device () for exchanging at least one cutting component () of a rotating tool (), in particular a milling tool (), and more particularly, a hollow milling tool for machining workpieces made of plastic. The device has an aligning device () for orientating a position of the cutting component () relative to a rotational axis () of the tool () and an exchanging device () for releasing the cutting component () from a part () that remains on the tool () and for attaching another cutting component () to the part () that remains on the tool (). 113-. (canceled)14122a. A device () for exchanging at least one cutting component () of a rotating tool () for machining workpieces made of plastic , the device comprising:{'b': 5', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'c, 'an aligning device () for orientating a position of the cutting component () relative to a rotational axis () of the tool (), and'}{'b': 6', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'an exchanging device () for releasing at least the cutting component () from a part () that remains on the tool () and for attaching another cutting component () to the part () that remains on the tool ().'}15422b. The device according to claim 14 , further comprising a holding device () for holding the part () that remains on the tool ().164. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the holding device () is in a form of a floating clamping device.1742. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the holding device () is a fixing device for a drive unit of the tool ().186132a. The device according to claim 14 , wherein the exchanging device () comprises at least one engaging element () for engaging in the cutting component ().1961413. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the exchanging device () comprises a drive unit () for rotating the at least one engaging element ().206151322c. The device according to claim 18 , wherein the exchanging device () comprises means () for moving the at least one engaging element () in a direction ...

MILLING AND DEEP DRILLING MACHINE

A milling and deep drilling machine operated by a control unit is provided, which commands the action of a robotic arm in a coordinated and automatic manner, being responsible for milling and deep drilling actions, and at least one technical tool storage cabinet. The robotic arm having a mobile structure, with a base structure along which a driving unit is moved, over sliding rails. The configuration of the milling mode in the machine is achieved by coupling a milling tool to the drive unit. For the configuration of the deep drilling mode, the base structure of the robotic arm has coupling device that allow the assembly of a cassette in which the deep hole drilling tool is installed 1. A milling and deep drilling machine comprising: a mobile structure adapted to perform linear 3-dimensional movements inside the machine;', 'a base structure comprising sliding rails and coupling means of the cassette-arm type;', 'a tree that moves along a base structure over sliding rails;, 'a robotic arm comprising at least one milling tool; said milling tool comprising a cone for coupling to the tree and a mechanism for locking the rotation of the cone at the time of the coupling to the tree; and/or', a drilling tool, comprising a cone for coupling to the tree and the respective cone support;', 'a rotation locking mechanism adapted to lock the rotation of the cone at the time of the coupling to the tree;', 'a mechanical locking mechanism adapted to fix the position of the cone support;', 'arm-cassette type coupling means;, 'at least one cassette, said cassette comprising'}], 'at least one technical cabinet comprisinga control unit, comprising means of processing, specially configured to operate the robotic arm and at least one technical locker.2. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the storage and at least one milling tool and at least one cassette in the technical cabinet is achieved through automatic ties.3. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the arm-cassette or ...

Multi-carriage dual-spindle symmetrical grinding processing center

A multi-carriage dual-spindle symmetrical grinding processing center, wherein: A work table with a rotary table therein is positioned on a first carriage which is attached to a front base; first and second upright posts are positioned in a gantry form on a back base; a horizontal grinding head is connected to a second carriage between the upright posts; a third left carriage and a third right carriage are slidingly connected to the first and second upright posts, respectively, and a left slider and a right slider are connected to the third left carriage and the third right carriage, respectively; a vertical grinding head is installed at the front end of the right slider; an automatic tool changing device is equipped with the vertical grinding head, and a grinding wheel profile dressing device can be installed on the second carriage and on the left slider.

Subsea tool changer

A subsea tool changer comprises a housing; a rotatable carousel rotatably mounted within the housing and adapted to receive a plurality of selectively removable tools; a tool changer that can select a predetermined one of the plurality of tools from the carousel; and a power drive adapted to provide a predetermined function to a tool selected by the tool changer, the power drive further comprising a first power drive interface. In typical use, a selectively removable tool is placed onto the rotatable carousel which is rotated so that a desired selectively removable tool is positioned adjacent to a tool driver which is then mated with the desired selectively removable tool. The tool changer and mated selected removable tool are moved outward toward an outer boundary of the housing and the tool changer extended at least partially outside the housing outward towards a predetermined tool working position. The tool changer is then pivoted to position the selected removable tool to its predetermined tool working position.

TOOL POT

Provided is a tool pot overcoming a problem that dirt adhered to the tool pot is transferred to a contact face of a tool. A pull stud holder includes a pusher that moves in a direction orthogonal to an axis of the tool whereby a tapered face provided at a distal end of the pusher pushes a tapered face of a pull stud in an axial direction of the tool. A base member includes a pull stud receiver that receives an end face of the pull stud. The pusher and the pull stud receiver prevent rotation of the pull stud and movement thereof in the axial direction of the tool. A flange holder includes a key that fits into a keyway of a flange, thereby preventing rotation of the flange. 1. A tool pot configured to hold a tool in a machine tool having an automatic tool changing function , the tool pot comprising: a pull stud holder configured to hold a pull stud of the tool; a base member; and a flange holder configured to hold a flange of the tool , whereinthe pull stud holder includes a pusher configured to move in a direction orthogonal to an axis of the tool whereby an abutment part provided at a distal end of the pusher pushes a tapered face provided at the pull stud in an axial direction of the tool, the base member includes a pull stud receiver configured to receive an end face of the pull stud, and the pusher and a pull stud receiver prevent rotation of the pull stud and movement of the pull stud in the axial direction of the tool, andthe flange holder includes a key configured to fit into a keyway provided at the flange of the tool, and the key prevents rotation of the flange holder.2. The tool pot according to claim 1 , wherein the flange holder claim 1 , comprising: the key; and a pair of supports both located at positions 90 degrees or more away from the key clockwise and counterclockwise claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and facing an outer peripheral part of the flange claim 1 , is configured to hold the flange from an outer diameter side thereof at three locations ...

TOOL EXCHANGE DEVICE OF TOOL MAGAZINE

A tool exchange device for tool magazine includes a base having a driving member, a pressure cylinder, a movement member pivotally connected to the base adjacent to the driving member, and a tool retrieving member disposed on the movement member. The driving member has a connection portion and a twisting portion. The pressure cylinder has a piston rod pivotally connected to the connection portion for driving the driving member. The twisting portion is removably received in a receiving portion of the movement member. With the rotation of the driving member, the twisting portion forces the movement member to move along an arc shape route, such that the movement member rotates by an angle, and the tool retrieving member sways between a vertical and horizontal positions. Therefore, the tool exchange device is driven with a lower force, and the tool retrieving tool stably sways. 1. A tool exchange device of tool magazine , comprising:a base;a driving member pivotally connected with the base by an axle member, a connection portion and a twisting portion being disposed on two opposite ends of the driving member, a distance between the connection portion and the axle member being larger than a distance between the twisting portion and the axle member;a pressure cylinder disposed on the base and having a stretchable piston rod, one end of the piston rod pivotally connected with the connection portion for driving the driving member to rotate about the axle member;a movement member pivotally connected with the base and neighboring the driving member, the movement member having a receiving portion, the twisting portion being movably received in the receiving portion, the twisting portion twisting the receiving portion upon a rotation of the driving member, such that the movement member rotates by a rotation angle; anda tool retrieving member disposed on the movement member, the tool retrieving member swaying between a vertical position and a horizontal position according to the ...

TOOL CLAMPING SYSTEM

Various embodiments relate to a tool-clamping system having two metallic shaft portions, wherein the first shaft portion has a locking pin at the end and the second shaft portion has a locking sleeve at the end, wherein, in order to establish a releasable drive connection, the first shaft portion can be introduced coaxially, by way of its locking pin, into the locking sleeve of the second shaft portion and the two shaft portions can be pivoted in relation to one another, in a locking pivoting movement, about a common geometrical longitudinal axis into a locking pivot position, wherein, over the course of the locking pivoting movement, at least one latching formation arranged on the circumference of the locking pin, snap-fits or snap-fit over at least one corresponding mating latching formation of the locking sleeve, the locking pin and/or locking sleeve being elastically deformed in the process. 1. A tool-clamping system comprising:two metallic shaft portions, wherein the first shaft portion has a locking pin at an end and the second shaft portion has a locking sleeve at an end, wherein, in order to establish a releasable drive connection, the first shaft portion can be introduced coaxially, by way of its locking pin, into the locking sleeve of the second shaft portion and the two shaft portions can be pivoted in relation to one another, in a locking pivoting movement, about a common geometrical longitudinal axis into a locking pivot position, wherein, over the course of the locking pivoting movement, at least one latching formation arranged on the circumference of the locking pin, snap-fits over at least one corresponding mating latching formation of the locking sleeve, the locking pin and/or locking sleeve being elastically deformed in the process.2. The tool-clamping system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the latching formation and/or the mating latching formation are/is configured in the form of a radial formation.3. The tool-clamping system as claimed in claim ...

MACHINE TOOL AND MACHINING METHOD

A machine tool for machining workpieces comprises at least one tool spindle, at least one workpiece table, at least one first tool magazine, and at least one second tool magazine. The at least one tool spindle and the at least one workpiece table are movable relative to one another along a vertical axis and two horizontal axes to machine a workpiece that is clamped on the workpiece table with a tool that is clamped in the tool spindle. The vertical axis and the two horizontal axes are orthogonal to one another. The at least one first tool magazine, a tool set is provided that comprises a plurality of tools for machining, wherein the tools can be selectively clamped in the tool spindle. The at least one second tool magazine, a tool set is provided that comprises a plurality of tools for machining, wherein the tools can be selectively clamped in the tool spindle. Only one tool magazine of the at least one first tool magazine and the at least one second tool magazine is active at a time, so that exclusively the tool set from the respective active tool magazine is used for machining the clamped workpiece. There is also provided a corresponding method of machining workpieces. 1. A machine tool for machining workpieces , comprisingat least one tool spindle,at least one workpiece table,at least one first tool magazine, andat least one second tool magazine,wherein the at least one tool spindle and the at least one workpiece table are movable relative to one another along a vertical axis and two horizontal axes to machine a workpiece that is clamped on the workpiece table with a tool that is clamped in the tool spindle,wherein the vertical axis and the two horizontal axes are orthogonal to one another,wherein in the at least one first tool magazine, a tool set is provided that comprises a plurality of tools for machining, wherein the tools can be selectively clamped in the tool spindle,wherein in the at least one second tool magazine, a tool set is provided that comprises a ...

Vertical machining center

A vertical machining center includes a base; a tilting rotary table, a tool spindle, a tilting shaft, a recessed area, a slide door, and an inner cover. The tilting rotary table is disposed on the base and configured to turn and tilt a table face of a rotary table. The tool spindle is rotatable about a vertical axis line and movable in an X axis direction, a Y axis direction, and a Z axis direction. The tilting shaft is disposed in the tilting rotary table and oriented in the Y axis direction. The recessed area is disposed on a front surface of the vertical machining center. The recessed area is adjacent to a support supporting the tilting shaft. The slide door is configured to cover the front surface. The inner cover is integral with the slide door. The inner cover is configured to cover the recessed area.

Machine for replacing disc tools

A method and a machine for automatically changing a disc tool to a tool holder of an automated machine working with the disc tools is disclosed. The method includes in the disc tool replacement machine: determining that the tool holder is in a replacement area in the disc tool replacement machine; unfastening a fixing member of the tool holder by applying an unfastening force to the fixing member, wherein the fixing member fixes a disc tool to a backing plate of the tool holder through a through hole at a centre of the disc tool; removing the disc tool from the tool holder after said unfastening; inserting a new disc tool to the tool holder; and fastening the fixing member of the tool holder by applying a fastening force to the fixing member, thus fixing the disc tool to the backing plate of the tool holder through the through hole.

MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool includes a base column having a base portion and a column portion provided on the base portion, a first saddle supported behind the column portion and movable in a left-right direction, a second saddle supported on the first saddle and movable in a vertical direction, a spindle unit supported on the second saddle and movable in a front-back direction, a pair of X-axis guide mechanisms for guiding movements of the first saddle in the left-right direction, a pair of Y-axis guide mechanisms for guiding movements of the second saddle in the vertical direction, and a pair of Z-axis guide mechanisms for guiding movements of the spindle unit in the front-back direction. 1. A machine tool comprising:a base column having a base portion and a column portion provided on the base portion;a first saddle supported behind the column portion and movable in a left-right direction;a second saddle supported on the first saddle and movable in a vertical direction;a spindle unit supported on the second saddle and movable in a front-back direction;a pair of X-axis guide mechanisms for guiding movements of the first saddle in the left-right direction;a pair of Y-axis guide mechanisms for guiding movements of the second saddle in the vertical direction; anda pair of Z-axis guide mechanisms for guiding movements of the spindle unit in the front-back direction, whereinthe base portion has a base front portion in front of the column portion and a base back portion behind the column portion, respectively, a top surface of the base back portion is lower than a top surface of the base front portion,the first saddle is disposed on the top surface of the base back portion, andat least one of the pair of X-axis guide mechanisms and each of the pair of Y-axis guide mechanisms are provided between the first saddle and the column portion and positioned substantially in the same plane.2. The machine tool according to claim 1 , whereinone of the pair of X-axis guide mechanisms is provided ...

Machine Tool Having a Workpiece Changing Device

A machine tool for machining workpieces, wherein the machine tool has at least one first spindle assembly with at least one working spindle on which a machining tool for workpiece machining is arrangeable, wherein the machine tool has a workpiece holding device for holding workpieces for the purpose of workpiece machining by way of the machining tool, wherein the machine tool has a guide arrangement for the relative positioning of the workpiece holding device holding the workpieces and the first spindle assembly for workpiece machining, wherein the guide arrangement comprises a workpiece-holder guide for guiding the workpiece holding device so as to position a workpiece holder holding the workpieces relative to the first spindle assembly. 1. A machine tool for machining workpieces , wherein the machine tool comprises at least one first spindle assembly having at least one working spindle on which a machining tool for machining workpieces can be mounted , wherein the machine tool comprises a work holding device for holding workpieces for workpiece machining by means of the machining tool , wherein the machine tool comprises a guide arrangement for the relative positioning of the work holding device holding the workpieces and of the first spindle assembly for workpiece machining , wherein the guide arrangement comprises a work holder guide for guiding the work holding device for a positioning of a work holder holding the workpieces relative to the first spindle assembly , and wherein the machine tool further comprises a loading and unloading device for exchanging workpieces at the work holding device , which loading and unloading device follows a positioning movement of the work holder while workpieces are being machined during the machining process by the respective machining tool , and which loading and unloading device is configured for exchanging at least one workpiece not being machined at the work holder while another workpiece held by the work holder is being ...

ATTITUDE CONTROL DEVICE

A heavy-weight object such as a motor is installed separately from a movable portion to reduce the weight of the movable portion. The invention includes a support unit, a movable unit to which equipment is attached, and a drive unit interposed between the support unit and the movable unit. The movable unit has a first rotating member rotatably attached to the support unit about a first rotation axis line and a second rotating member rotatably attached to the first rotating member about a second rotation axis line orthogonal to the first rotation axis line. The support unit is provided with paired first brackets positioned so as to sandwich the first rotating member, and these first brackets are each provided with a first shaft configuring the first rotation axis line. The second rotating member is provided with paired second brackets positioned so as to sandwich the first rotating member from a direction orthogonal to the paired first brackets, and the second brackets are each provided with a second shaft configuring the second rotation axis line and causing the first rotating member to rotatably support the second rotating member. The drive unit includes paired motors attached to the support unit and having a rotation axis line parallel to each of the first shafts, an endless belt wound between a pulley and each of the motors, and paired gears respectively attached to the first shaft and the second shaft adjacent to each other as a set and converting rotation about the first rotation axis line into rotation about the second rotation axis line. One of the gears is fastened to the pulley and is rotatably attached to the first rotating member, the other gear is fastened to the second bracket of the second rotating member, and to the first shaft to which the gear is not attached, the pulley provided to this first shaft and the first rotating member are fastened. 1. An attitude control device comprising a support unit , a movable unit provided to be connected to this ...

SETUP CHANGING METHOD AND MACHINING SYSTEM

A machine tool setup changing method includes mounting a master workpiece onto a tool spindle axis, deforming a gripping part by gripping, with the gripping part of a jig, a mock clamped portion of the master workpiece mounted on the tool spindle axis, and removing the master workpiece from the tool spindle axis and mounting a tool supported on a tool support device onto the tool spindle axis, wherein the workpiece gripped at the clamped portion by the gripping part, which was deformed in accordance with the mock clamped portion, can be machined with the tool. 1. A setup changing method for a machine tool including a tool spindle axis , a tool support device which supports a tool which is exchangeably attachable to the tool spindle axis , and a jig having a gripping part which deforms in accordance with a shape of a clamped portion of a workpiece , the method comprising:mounting, onto the tool spindle axis, a master workpiece having a mock clamped portion which has the same shape as the shape of the clamped portion of the workpiece;deforming the gripping part by gripping, with the gripping part of the jig, the mock clamped portion of the master workpiece mounted on the tool spindle axis; andremoving the master workpiece mounted on the tool spindle axis and mounting the tool supported on the tool support device onto the tool spindle axis, whereinthe workpiece, the clamped portion of which is gripped by the gripping part deformed in accordance with the mock clamped portion, can be machined with the tool.2. The setup changing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe gripping part comprises a pair of gripping members arranged to face each other so as to grip the workpiece interposed therebetween, andthe deforming the gripping part includes:sequentially deforming the pair of gripping members in accordance with the shape of the mock clamped portion by moving the tool spindle axis on which the master workpiece is mounted and the jig relative to each other.3. The setup ...

TOOL CHANGER FOR MACHINE TOOL

A machine tool includes a lever arm extended from a column, a working spindle and a guiding member attached to the lever arm and having an upper guiding surface and a lower recess formed by an anchoring surface, the guiding surface is located farther away from the column as compared with the anchoring surface of the guiding member, a tool cartridge is attached to the lever arm for supplying tool elements to the working spindle, and includes a seat having a cam surface, a guiding roller attached to the seat for engaging with the guiding surface of the guiding member and for selectively separating the tool cartridge from the working spindle and the guiding member.

ROTARY TOOL STOWAGE SYSTEM

A socket tool storage system comprises a multi-tiered arrangement of a plurality of socket shelves in a vertical configuration, each socket shelf comprised of a plurality of socket drive attachments to receive sockets, with non-identical spacing between the drive attachments. A central shaft facilitates attaching the socket shelves in the vertical configuration, one socket shelf over a next socket shelf, each socket shelf attached to rotate on the central shaft. A ratchet and extension holder attached to the central shaft to stow a plurality of ratchets and extensions, the ratchet and extension holder comprising holes of at least two diameters. A back shroud attaches to a base supporting the central shaft. 1. A socket tool storage system , comprising:a multi-tiered arrangement of a plurality of socket shelves in a vertical configuration, each socket shelf comprised of a plurality of socket drive attachments to receive sockets, with non-identical spacing between the drive attachments;a central shaft facilitating attaching the socket shelves in the vertical configuration, one socket shelf over a next socket shelf, with each socket shelf attached to rotate on the central shaft;a ratchet wrench and extension holder attached to the central shaft to stow a plurality of ratchets and extensions, the ratchet and extension holder comprising holes of at least two diameters.2. The socket tool storage system of claim 1 , wherein the central shaft comprises a central all thread rod covered with a length of steel pipe claim 1 , and wherein each socket shelf comprises a centrally located friction fitted ball bearing mounted to the central shaft to rotate around the all thread rod secured to the central shaft using two nuts claim 1 , one on the under side of the socket shelf and one on the upper side claim 1 , tightened in opposition to pinch against an inner race of the ball bearing allowing each of the plurality of socket shelves to rotate.3. The socket tool storage system of ...

MILLING TOOL DEVICE FOR AUXILIARY CHIP BREAKING AND TOOL SYSTEM FOR AUXILIARY CHIP BREAKING UNDER DIFFERENT LUBRICATING CONDITIONS

The present invention discloses a tool device for auxiliary chip breaking and a tool system for auxiliary chip breaking under different lubricating conditions, which solves the problem that long chips affect the surface quality of a workpiece in the prior art and has the beneficial effects of realizing chip breaking and wide scope of application. The solution of the present invention is as follows: the tool device for auxiliary chip breaking includes a cutting mechanism for cutting the workpiece, arranged above the workpiece; a tool magazine mechanism, including a first rotating mechanism and a plurality of tools connected with the first rotating mechanism; and a tool changing mechanism, including a second rotating mechanism and manipulators connected with the second rotating mechanism, and arranged between the tool magazine mechanism and the cutting mechanism. 1. stool device for auxiliary chip breaking , comprising:a cutting mechanism for cutting a workpiece, located above the workpiece;a tool magazine mechanism, comprising a first rotating mechanism and a plurality of tools connected with the first rotating mechanism; anda tool changing mechanism, comprising a second rotating mechanism and manipulators connected with the second rotating mechanism, and arranged between the tool magazine mechanism and the cutting mechanism, wherein the manipulators can be moved to select the tools from the tool magazine mechanism and clamp the tools to cut off chips generated by the cutting mechanism to cut the workpiece.2. The tool device for auxiliary chip breaking according to claim 1 , wherein the second rotating mechanism is connected with a moving mechanism claim 1 , and the moving mechanism drives the second rotating mechanism and then drives the manipulators to do reciprocating motion towards the tool magazine mechanism;or the second rotating mechanism is arranged in a motor box; the motor box is arranged on a bracket; and the motor box can do the reciprocating motion ...

MILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD UNDER DIFFERENT LUBRICATION CONDITIONS

The disclosure provides a method and system for milling injected cutting fluid under different working conditions. By analyzing influence of airflow fields in a milling area under different working conditions on injection of cutting fluid, an influence rule of a helical angle and a rotation speed of a cutter on the flow field is quantitatively analyzed, an optimal target distance of a nozzle, an angle between the nozzle and a milling cutter feeding direction and an angle between the nozzle and the surface of a workpiece are comprehensively determined, the nozzle is set according to a determined setting manner, and lubricating oil is sprayed to the milling area by utilizing the nozzle. 1. A method for milling injected cutting fluid under different working conditions , comprising the following steps:analyzing influence of airflow fields in a milling area under different working conditions on injection of cutting fluid, quantitatively analyzing an influence rule of a helical angle and a rotation speed of a cutter on the flow field, comprehensively determining an optimal target distance of a nozzle, an angle between the nozzle and a milling cutter feeding direction and an angle between the nozzle and the surface of a workpiece, setting the nozzle according to a determined setting manner, and spraying lubricating oil to the milling area by utilizing the nozzle.2. The method for milling injected cutting fluid under different working conditions according to claim 1 , wherein when the nozzle is along circumferential flow and in incoming flow claim 1 , the flow field plays a role in auxiliary transportation of the injection of the cutting fluid claim 1 , thereby increasing the efficiency utilization rate of the cutting fluid.3. The method for milling injected cutting fluid under different working conditions according to claim 1 , wherein when the jet flow direction of the nozzle is tangent to the flow line of the air flow field claim 1 , the cutting fluid is injected along ...

Machine Tool

A machine tool () includes a tool information storage () storing therein used tool information for, when an NC program execution part () executes an NC program, specifying a tool used for machining, and a magazine operation panel () includes an announcement part () for announcing an alarm to an operator. When receiving an operation signal from an input part () while the NC program execution part () is executing an NC program, a tool change control part () checks the used tool information stored in the tool information storage (), and in the case where a tool held by a tool pot () corresponding to the operation signal is not used for machining, moves the tool pot () to a tool attachment/detachment position (), and in the case where the tool is used for machining, causes the announcement part () to announce an alarm indicating that it is unavailable. 1. A machine tool comprising a motion mechanism part including a spindle , a numerical controller numerically controlling operation of the motion mechanism part in accordance with an NC program , and a tool changer changing a tool attached to the spindle with another tool ,the tool changer including:a tool magazine having a plurality of tool holders holding tools;a magazine driving mechanism driving the tool magazine to move one of the tool holders to a tool change position for changing a tool attached to the spindle and to a tool attachment/detachment position for manually attaching or detaching a tool to or from the tool holder;a tool changing mechanism changing a tool attached to the spindle with a tool positioned at the tool change position;a tool change control part controlling operations of the magazine driving mechanism and the tool changing mechanism; anda manual operation device inputting into the tool change control part an operation signal for selectively moving a particular one of the plurality of tool holders to the tool attachment/detachment position,the machine tool further comprising a tool information ...

Machining system with tool conveyance device

A tool conveyance device configured to mount and dismount a tool on a tool magazine includes at least one of an information read deice for reading tool information and an information write device for writing tool information in an information medium provided in the tool. The machining system having the tool conveyance device includes a communication unit configured to send and receive the tool information among a control device of the machining tool, the tool conveyance device, and the information read device or the information write device.

MACHINE TOOL HAVING A MACHINE MAGAZINE AND A BACKGROUND MAGAZINE

In a machine tool having at least one tool spindle which is displaceable in relation to a device for holding workpieces in at least one of three spatial directions and in which the tools (W-W) for processing the workpieces can be chucked, there are provided a machine magazine () in which tools (W-W) provided for exchange in the tool spindle () are kept in store and a background magazine () in which tools (W-W) provided for exchange in the machine magazine () are kept in store. In the machine magazine (), not more than four storage places () for accommodating tools (W-W) are provided (FIG. ). 135-. (canceled)36. A machine tool comprising at least one tool spindle , a device for holding at least one workpiece , a machine magazine , and a background magazine ,said at least one tool spindle being displaceable in at least one of three spatial directions in relation to said device for holding said at least one workpiece,said at least one tool spindle being adapted for exchangeably chucking tools for processing a workpiece, whereinin said machine magazine tools are provided for exchange into said at least one tool spindle,in said background magazine tools are provided for exchange into the machine magazine,for the or each tool spindle three storage places for accommodating tools being provided in the machine magazine,wherein the machine magazine is configured as a chain magazine having a chain on which the storage places are arranged.37. A machine tool comprising at least one tool spindle , a device for holding at least one workpiece , a machine magazine , and a background magazine ,said at least one tool spindle being displaceable in at least one of three spatial directions in relation to said device for holding said at least one workpiece,said at least one tool spindle being adapted for exchangeably chucking tools for processing a workpiece, whereinin said machine magazine tools are provided for exchange into said at least one tool spindle,in said background magazine ...

TOOL CHANGING METHOD AND TOOL CHANGER

A tool changer is composed of a support shaft, a forward/backward movement drive motor moving the support shaft upward and downward, a rotation drive motor rotating the support shaft about an axis, a tool change arm having tool grippers formed at both ends thereof, and an air blow mechanism discharging compressed air to a tool and a next tool gripped by the tool grippers. In tool change using this tool changer, in a positioning operation, the tool change arm is rotated by degrees and compressed air is discharged toward the tool and the next tool by the air blow mechanism. 1. A method of changing a tool attached to a spindle of a machine tool with a next tool positioned at a standby position by using a tool change arm having a tool gripper at each of both ends thereof and provided to be rotated about an axis of a support shaft disposed parallel to the spindle of the machine tool and to be moved forward and backward along a direction of the axis of the support shaft ,the tool attached to the spindle of the machine tool being changed with the next tool positioned at the standby position by executing:a gripping operation of rotating the tool change arm about the axis of the support shaft from an original position so as to cause one of the tool grippers to grip the tool attached to the spindle and cause the other of the tool grippers to grip the next tool positioned at the standby position;a pulling operation of moving the tool change arm forward along the support shaft so as to pull the tool out of the spindle,a positioning operation of rotating the tool change arm about the axis of the support shaft so as to position the next tool gripped by the other of the tool grippers on an axis of the spindle;an attaching operation of moving the tool change arm backward along the support shaft so as to attach the next tool gripped by the other of the tool grippers to the spindle; anda returning operation of rotating the tool change arm about the axis of the support shaft so as to ...

MACHINING FACILITY AND METHOD FOR CHANGING A TOOL IN THE MACHINING FACILITY

The invention relates to a processing plant () comprising: 11. A method for performing a tool change on a processing plant () with{'b': '2', 'at least one first working spindle ();'}{'b': 6', '4', '10', '11', '6, 'a tool magazine () for storing different processing tools (), wherein at least one storage plane () having several tool receiving spaces () arranged next to one another is provided in the tool magazine ();'}{'b': 5', '13', '4', '2', '13', '15', '16', '17, 'a tool change device () comprising at least one first gripper device () for exchanging the processing tool () held in the working spindle (), wherein the gripper device () comprises at least one first gripper unit () and one second gripper unit () which are positioned at a gripper-unit distance () from one another,'} [{'b': 4', '2', '15, 'removing a processing tool () that has already been used from the working spindle () by means of the first gripper unit ();'}, {'b': 4', '16', '2, 'inserting a processing tool () held in the second gripper unit () into the working spindle ();'}, {'b': 13', '6', '4', '6', '13', '4', '13', '6, 'moving the gripper device () to the tool magazine () for receiving a new processing tool () from the tool magazine () into the gripper device () and simultaneously placing the already used processing tool () from the gripper device () into the tool magazine (); and simultaneously'}, {'b': 4', '2, 'processing a workpiece by means of the processing tool () held in the working spindle ().'}], 'wherein the method comprises the following method steps232234514131423. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a second working spindle () is arranged next to the first working spindle () claim 1 , wherein the working spindles ( claim 1 , ) are arranged in parallel to one another and serve for receiving one processing tool () each and that wherein the tool change device () comprises a second gripper device () claim 1 , wherein the two gripper devices ( claim 1 , ) are moved synchronously to ...

Tool-changing device, machine tool having such a tool-changing device, and associated method

A tool-changing device which is used on machine tools (18). Here, provision is made to carry out positioning of a tool holder (2) in the working position (6) of the tool holder with the aid of the locking element (7) of the drive device (4) of the tool-changing device (1). An adjusting movement (22) of the locking element (7) into the locking position (9) of the locking element on the tool holder (2) that is required for the use of the tool (3) is used to position the tool holder (2) in the working position (6) thereof, by the adjusting movement (2) of the locking element (7) being converted into a positioning movement (21) of the tool holders (2).

MACHINE TOOL HAVING A TOOL SPINDLE AND A LOADING PORTAL

A machine tool is provided with a vertically aligned tool spindle, which is equipped for accommodating tools and which is movable in a vertical direction and in a first horizontal direction. The machine tool further comprises at least one jig for clamping workpieces to be machined. The at least one jig is movable in a second horizontal direction. The tool spindle and the at least one jig are arranged on a common machine frame. There is also provided a workpiece transport device, which is arranged on the machine frame, and which is adapted to perform at least one of introducing unmachined workpieces into the at least one jig and removing machined workpieces from the at least one jig. There is also provided a corresponding method of machining workpieces. 1. A machine tool , comprising:at least one vertically aligned tool spindle,a jig for supporting workpieces to be machined,a machine frame that supports the tool spindle and the jig, anda workpiece transport device,wherein the at least one tool spindle is configured to accommodate tools,wherein the at least one tool spindle is movable in a vertical direction and in a first horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction,wherein the jig is movable in a second horizontal direction orthogonal to the first horizontal direction,wherein the workpiece transport device is arranged on the machine frame, andwherein the workpiece transport device is adapted to perform at least one of introducing unmachined workpieces into the jig and removing machined workpieces from the jig.2. The machine tool of claim 1 , wherein no more than one tool spindle is provided claim 1 , and wherein one or two jigs are provided.3. The machine tool of claim 1 , wherein the workpiece transport device is adapted to perform introducing unmachined workpieces into the jig and removing machined workpieces from the jig.4. The machine tool of claim 1 , further comprising a fixed portal beam extending in the first horizontal direction claim 1 , ...