Machining device
US11383341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q2717/003
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine tool configured to attach multiple tools to a turret is provided to improve the efficiency of a tool exchanging operation and, thus, also the production efficiency. A control device determines whether an expired tool, which is a tool needs to be exchanged, is present among the tools held by the turret. The control device sets a tool exchanging position, which is a position within the movable range of a head section and is a position where the expired tool is exchanged with a new tool. If the control device determines that an expired tool is present, the control device causes a head section driving device to move the head and rotate the turret to position the expired tool at the tool exchanging position.
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