Multi axis column module, a method of swapping tools, and a method of assembling

A multi axis column module comprising:

• a support structure of predetermined shape;
• at least one Automatic Tool Changer comprising:
• 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
• a first ram housing mounted on the support structure, the first ram housing having at least a first spindle structured to receive tools from the gripper arm;
• and
• a second ram housing mounted on the support structure, the second ram housing having at least a second spindle structured to receive tools from the gripper arm,
• wherein the first ram housing and the second ram housing are independently driven by a drive mechanism.