Method for loading and replacing tools in machining centers provided with a mechanized tool magazine, and machining center using the method
AssigneeVigel S.p.A.
InventorDaniele FRANCESIA VILLA
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Abstract
In a machining center provided with a mechanized tool magazine and with at least one movable tool-holding spindle capable of accessing the tool magazine, the tool is picked up from the tool-holding spindle and transferred to a tool replacement area by means of a dedicated, automatic transfer device that is independent of the tool magazine. After the replacement of the tool with a new tool in the transfer device, the new tool is returned to the tool-holding spindle by means of the transfer device.
Claims14
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A method for loading and replacing tools in machining centers provided with a mechanized tool magazine and with at least one movable tool-holding spindle, which is capable of accessing said tool magazine, comprising the steps of:
- picking up the tool from said at least one tool-holding spindle and transferring the tool to a tool replacement area by means of a dedicated, automatic transfer device that is independent of said tool magazine, and
- after the replacement of the tool with a new tool in the transfer device, returning the new tool to said at least one tool-holding spindle by means of said automatic transfer device.
A machining center provided with a mechanized tool magazine and with at least one movable tool-holding spindle capable of accessing said tool magazine, comprising a dedicated, automatic transfer device that is independent of said tool magazine, which is controlled to pick up a tool from said at least one tool-holding spindle and transfer the tool to a tool replacement area and, after replacement of the tool in the transfer device, returning the new tool to said at least one tool- holding spindle.
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