Patent ID: 6010440
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for machining workpieces, said machining system comprising:a first workpiece processing unit;a second workpiece processing unit;means for storing a plurality of cutting tools to be used in said first and second processing units;first transfer means for selectively transferring cutting tools between the storing means and each of the first and second processing units, said first transfer means comprisinga) second transfer means for transferring cutting tools to and from said first and second processing units, said second transfer means comprising a carriage mounted on the frame for movement between a first location on said frame to effect transfer of cutting tools to and from said first processing unit and a second location on said frame to effect transfer of cutting tools to and from said second processing unit, said first location being spaced from said second location, said carriage comprising a ring-shaped carrier mounted on said frame for rotation about an axis; andb) third transfer means for transferring cutting tools between said storing means and said second transfer means.