Patent ID: 6115895
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A machine center, comprisinga number of machine tools each having a working space for machining workpieces clamped in a workpiece holder;a clamping station in which workpieces to be machined are clamped into said workpiece holder; anda loading device moving between said clamping station and said machine tools for transporting said workpiece holders from said clamping station to the working space of at least one of said machine tools and vice versa;each workpiece holder comprising a fixture having self-locking clamping elements for positionally accurate clamping of a workpiece,each fixture comprising a coupling module for supplying the clamping elements with fluidic energy as well as a multiple coupling for transferring measurement signals,whereby said multiple coupling is used only in the clamping station and is selectively docked therein.