Processing machine arrangement with a robot and a tool magazine

Details Processing machine arrangement with a robot and a tool magazine Processing machine arrangement with a robot and a tool magazine

2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Ross, Dana (Department: 3722)

Tool changing

Process

C483S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07404786

ABSTRACT:
A processing machine arrangement includes a processing machine with at least one tool spindle and with a tool magazine for offering tools to the processing machine for the machining of a workpiece. A method for the operation of such a processing machine arrangement is also provided. There is a robot with a multi-joint robot arm for providing the tool magazine with tools from a tool storage supply means and for removing spent tools from the tool magazine, and that the tool magazine includes a tool holder portion which is alternatingly able to be shifted, and more especially pivoted, into a robot access space for a tool change of the robot and into a spindle access space for a tool change on the tool spindle, with the tool holder portion having a tool holder for holding a tool.

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Office Action from the German Patent Office dated Jan. 31, 2006 (2 pages).

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