Patent ID: 6904665
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Machine tool comprising a plurality of stations arranged serially; at least one of said stations being an oriented machining station arranged for holding a workpiece in a fixed position; first and second tool turrets each including a gripping device; said first tool turret being positioned to one side of the oriented machining station; the second tool turret being positioned to another side of the oriented machining station; the gripping device of the first tool turret for taking hold of workpieces at a preceding station, transporting, and positioning workpieces at said oriented machining station; the gripping device of the second tool turret for taking hold of transporting, and removing workpieces from said oriented machining station to a next station; and wherein the first and second tool turrets are displaceable, at the same time, into a working range of a workpiece held in said oriented machining station.