Tool magazine for CNC machine tool - with electronic release of each stored tool in correct utilisation sequence

摘要

The tool magazine (1) has a number of storage locations (4) for respective machining tools, each with a blocking mechanism (7) preventing the tool removal, released in the correct tool utilisation sequence. Pref. the blocking mechanism (7) for each storage location (4) is linked to a microprocessor-controlled electronic device (3), detecting the presence of a tool in each location (4) and supplying the release signals for the stored tools in a defined order. Each blocking mechanism (7) pref. comprises a piston operated via an electromagnet or a pneumatic drive. ADVANTAGE - Simple operation.