On the classification of automatic tool changers for machining centers

Hong Sen Yan*, Chih Wen Yiou, Fu Chen Chen, Paul Chang

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Abstract

This paper presents a seven-code system for the classification of automatic tool changers for machining centers according to their complexity. The first code is the types of tool magazines. The second code is the relative positions of the tool magazine and the spindle. The third code is the types of tool change mechanisms. The fourth code is the types of motion for grasping tools. The fifth code is the types of insertion and extraction of tools. The sixth code is the types of motion of changing tools. The last code is the positions of the spindle. Several examples are given to demonstrate the applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st Annual Design Automation Conference
Pages931-936
Number of pages6
Edition1
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1995 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: 17 09 199520 09 1995

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division (Publication) DE
Number1
Volume82

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1995 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
CityBoston, MA, USA
Period17/09/9520/09/95

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