APPARATUS AND A SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE BY THREADING ENGAGEMENT FOR A CNC MILLING MACHINE

摘要

An apparatus and a system comprise a collet comprising a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion comprises a threading means. The bottom portion at least comprises means for holding the collet from rotating and means for retaining an end mill. A master comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion is configured for engagement with a spindle of a milling machine. The bottom portion comprises a threading means for engagement with the threading means of the collet, wherein the master is retained by the spindle and the collet engages and disengages the master by rotation of the spindle. The milling machine operates under computer control during engagement and disengagement of the collet from the master.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a collet comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, said top portion comprising a threading means, said bottom portion at least comprising means for holding said collet from rotating and means for retaining an end mill; and a master comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, said top portion being configured for engagement with a spindle of a milling machine, said bottom portion comprising a threading means for engagement with said threading means of said collet, wherein said master is retained by the spindle and said collet engages and disengages said master by rotation of the spindle.