Patent ID: 6645131
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: B23Q,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A hydrostatic tool system comprising:a tool assembly including a hydrostatic tool holder, the tool assembly also including a cutting tool mounted on and secured by the hydrostatic tool holder; a tool storage system including a plurality of tool assembly receivers for supporting one or more tool assemblies; a tool transport system including a tool assembly pick and place device and a tool assembly transport device; an hydraulic coupler associated with the tool transport system for pressurizing an hydraulic fluid into the hydrostatic tool holder; and a system controller connected to the tool storage system, the tool transport system and a motor driven spindle for controlling a selection of a tool assembly by the tool storage system, the picking, transporting and placement of the tool assembly by the tool transport system and operation of the motor driven spindle.