TOOL CHANGER FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TOOLS IN A MACHINING CENTRE

摘要

The present invention involves a tool changer (80) for removal and installation of tools in a machining center (70) having a machine tool with a spindle (72) for holding a tool (73) disposed within the machining center frame (71) and a machining center with said tool changer. The tool changer comprises a tool rack (20) having a plurality of locations (21) for holding tools (24), and an arm (30) structured and arranged to be movable between th e plurality of locations and a position which is capable of accessing a spindl e of the machining center. The movable arm is associated with rotational, vertical, and horizontal movement mechanisms.