Machining center with interchangeable magazine tool storage means

A machine tool, comprising:

• a. a machine frame having a central vertical axis;
• b. a headstock, said headstock having a work spindle mounted in a horizontal axis;
• c. means for moving said headstock vertically on said machine frame;
• d. a turntable mounted on said machine frame adapted to be rotatable about said vertical axis and locked in a predetermined position;
• e. a magazine for storing toolholders, said magazine adapted to rotate about said vertical axis on said turntable, said magazine including:
• 1. two circular magazine discs having horizontal axes mounted on said turntable, said magazine discs being provided a plurality of tool storage means mounted on the circumference of said magazine discs;
• 2. the first one of said tool storage magazine discs being in a standby position adjacent said spindle means for performing an automatic tool change;
• 3. a first motor means for rotating said first one of said tool storage magazine discs;
• 4. a second ond of said tool storage magazine discs being in a fitting position outside the machine working space;
• 5. a second motor means for rotating said second magazine disc in said fitting position;
• f. means for moving said magazine disc in an axial direction, said moving means including:
• 1. guide means parallel to the horizontal axis of said magazine disc;
• and
• 2. a geared motor means for moving said magazine disc in said standby position horizontally in said guide means.