Industries have to deal with a lot of things from the purchasing of new equipment, to repairing the older one to let it all function smoothly. Industries that undergo extensive use of machinery poses for the requirement of the latest tools to fix different issues. For such a wide industrial application, these tools are always at the risk of getting misplaced. This poses the requirement of Automatic tool changer which is given with computerized numerical control (CNC). Using these tools not only increases productivity by decreasing downtime. It gives proper access to tools by giving it proper storage. Its automatic functionality makes it flexible to work with. It carries all kinds of cutting edge heavy and large tools to facilitate industrial use.

Type and structure of Automatic tool changer

Usually, its structure comprises of tool magazines, tool holder arms, and base with a gripper. To increase the reliability of CNC machines, an ATC does it all with needed precision and speed. However, it has certain restrictions one needs to suffer with but when it comes to its benefits these restrictions can be handled. Though it comes in two variants depending upon its tool carrying capacity and the shape of the magazine. This includes drum type changers and chain type changers which have the capacity to hold tools less and more than 30 alternately and has different tool changer speed.

Automatic Bar Feed Systems

Moreover, to increase the efficiency further, automatic bar feed systems are in trend. These systems help in feeding the right information regarding tools to make the process automated. It minimizes change-over times and material waste, supports the stock and enables the tool to maneuver at optimum spindle speeds. It renders consistency to the equipment.

When supervised by quality inspectors, these machines results in better productivity and reliable outcome.