Patent ID: 6189424
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B23B,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A workpart loader mechanism for a machine tool having a workpart-holding spindle, comprising a load tube communicating to the spindle and first and second workpart loading fluid cylinders for moving a workpart to be machined to a first axial position relative to the spindle to eject a previously machined workpart therefrom and then to a second axial position where the workpart to be machined is positioned in the spindle for machining, said first fluid cylinder having a stroke selected to position the workpart to be machined at said first axial position and being disposed on an axial slide, said second fluid cylinder being positioned to move said slide and said first fluid cylinder thereon with a stroke selected to move the workpart to be machined from said first axial position to said second axial position.