A transfer type machine tool

摘要

A machine tool (1) of the transfer type comprises a rotary unit (2) that mounts a plurality of gripping elements (6) designed to hold a workpiece (7). The rotational motion of the rotary unit (2) describes a machining path (8) passing through a plurality of machining stations (12). The rotary unit (2) is substantially pentagonal in shape and is divided into five sectors (9) each of which is moved to a working position facing a corresponding machining station (12). Each sector (9) comprises at least one gripping element (6) that is rotatably mounted on the unit (2) in such a way as to vary the relative position between the workpiece (7) and the machining station (12). <IMAGE>