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Automatic Tool Change

Technical Data

For High Frequency Spindles

	Usable with all high frequency spindles with pneumatic collet chuck (P models)
	9, 19, 29 or 39 resilient tool fittings for tools with up to 6 mm shank diameter and stop ring
	Adaptation to other shank diameters with reducing bushes possible
	Precise measuring key with an accuracy of 0.01 mm for exact determination of tool length (automatic interpretation by controller)

Optional for High Frequency Spindles

Automatically controlled pneumatic aluminium cap for protecting the tool fittings from chips and from oil mist when using lubricants

For Rotary Current Spindles SPC 1500P and SPC 2300P (WK 19)

	Pneumatically in z direction movable tool change station with 4, 9 or 14 resilient fittings for WK 19 cones; the full retractability into the machine table saves passage height
	Protected by automatically controlled pneumatic cover
	Tool diameter only depends on the inserted collet chuck (up to 10 mm)
	Precise measuring key (see above)

For Rotary Current Spindles SPC 3800P and SPC 5500P (SK 30)

	Pneumatically in z direction movable tool change station with 4, 9 or 14 resilient fittings for SK 30 cones; the full retractability into the machine table saves passage height
	Protected by automatically controlled pneumatic cover
	Tool diameter only depends on the inserted collet chuck (up to 10 mm)
	Precise measuring key (see above)

Requirements

Please note that the tool change station has to be mounted within the positioning range of your machine, so the usable area for machining will be limited. Depending on size and position of the tool change stations, these limitations will vary. Furthermore, its is not possible to use all tool change stations on all model ranges. Our basic systems are generally designed in a way that the positioning range is big enough so that a tool change station for high frequency spindles or WK 19 cones fits next to a vacuum table. The SK 30 cone change of SPC 3800P or SPC 5500P requires most space, so it will usually be placed in a separate tool change area. Please see also the adjoining table.

Scope of Delivery

For High Frequency Spindles

	Station incl. measuring key with 9 to 39 tool fittings
	5 stop rings each: 3 mm, 4 mm and 6 mm
	Ringing set with pin punch

For Rotary Current Spindles

	Fittings for cones incl. measuring key with pneumatically moved station
	Number of provided cones WK 19/SK 30 and collet chucks (at your choice) corresponds with the number of fittings

For Re-orders

Tool fittings, Reducing bushes and Stop rings see expendable items

Suitable Machine Lines

You can increase the speed of your whole production process by changing the tools automatically. Your CAM system will work with greater effectiveness when your jobs can be processed without interruption.

All pneumatic high frequency spindles and rotary current spindles (P models) can be equipped with an automatic tool change station. After a change, the length of each tool will be measured automatically with the measuring key. This procedure ensures that the dipping depth that has been set once, will be applied exactly to all tools, even if they differ in length.

If you have a high frequency spindle, only the tool itself will be exchanged. It has to be equipped with a stop ring and will be placed in an appropriate tool fitting. This solution is space-saving and enables a greater number of tools to be changed. If you have a rotary current spindle, a cone (WK 19/SK 30) will be exchanged. It holds the collet chuck which holds the tool. So there are no stop rings or reducing bushes necessary, but this solution demands more space. However, depending on the actual circumstances there are numerous individual solutions possible.

9-fold tool change station for high frequency spindles (in the front: measuring key).

Cone change station WK 19: During the tool change process, the station automatically moves to the top, during the machining process it is protected by the lid from chips and oil mist.

Cone change station SK 30: The station is located in a separate area outside the actual machine table.

Overview Tool Changer

Model	Number and type of fittings	Suitable spindle types	Classic line	Premium line	Active Pro line
SF 09/40	9 tools with stop ring	HF spindles, all P models	all systems	all systems	all systems
SF 19/40	19 tools with stop ring	HF spindles, all P models	≥ CAM 200	all systems	all systems
SF 29/40	29 tools with stop ring	HF spindles, all P models	≥ CAM 250	≥ CAM xx10	all systems
SF 39/40	39 tools with stop ring	HF spindles, all P models	≥ CAM 250	≥ CAM xx10	all systems
WK19-PN04	4 cones WK 19	SPC 1500P and SPC 2300P	–	≥ CAM xx10	all systems
WK19-PN09	9 cones WK 19	SPC 1500P and SPC 2300P	–	≥ CAM xx15	all systems
WK19-PN14	14 cones WK 19	SPC 1500P and SPC 2300P	–	≥ CAM xx15	≥ CAM xx15
SK30-PN04	4 cones SK 30	SPC 3800P and SPC 5500P	–	≥ CAM xx10*	–
SK30-PN09	9 cones SK 30	SPC 3800P and SPC 5500P	–	≥ CAM xx20*	–
* with separate SK 30 tool change area For the Active Mold line a special design of the SK 30 cone change can be manufactured. Other models on request.