Patent ID: 8246026
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: B23B,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A turret-indexer assembly for a machine tool having a workpiece holder configured to secure a workpiece, the turret-indexer assembly comprising: a turret movable relative to the workpiece holder, the turret having plural turret connectors and being rotatable about a turret axis of rotation to expose one of the turret connectors to at least one working position; and an indexer disposed on one of the turret connectors, the indexer including a table rotatable about a table axis of rotation orthogonal or parallel to the turret axis of rotation, and a plurality of tool stations disposed on the table and configured respectively to receive a plurality of cutting tool structures configured to remove material from the workpiece, the indexer being configured to index one of the tool stations to a predetermined rotational position by rotating the table about the table axis of rotation when the indexer has been indexed to the working position by rotation of the turret.