Automatic tool changer of laser beam machine

Details Automatic tool changer of laser beam machine Automatic tool changer of laser beam machine

2007-06-26

2008-10-21

Ross, Dana (Department: 3726)

Tool changing

Including machine tool or component

C483S014000, C219S121840

Reexamination Certificate

active

07438676

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a torch changer with a large capacity for a flying optics-type laser beam machine. A table15of the laser beam machine is fixed, and a laser beam working head50moves in three axial directions. A torch changing unit300is disposed on a setup station90disposed outside the processing area at the end of the table. A torch storing device100stores a large number of torch holders150supported by forks on the outer side of a chain130. A torch holder shifter200sends out the torch holder150positioned at a shift position towards the torch changing unit300, where the torch attached to the working head50is changed.

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Japanese Office Action for corresponding Application No. 2006-232341 dated Jun. 2, 2008.

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