Automatic Tool Changer

Automatic tool changer that is abbreviated as ATC is frequently used with automated tool-storage devices in CNC machines to enhance its tool carrying capacity. The benefits of automatic tool changer are as follows:

1. ATC increases the productive time of machine tool.
2. It considerably reduces the times for changing worn tools.
3. It gives storage of the cutting tools that are returned automatically to the machine tool after performing the required operations.
4. New cutting tools are automatically delivered to the machine through the tool-changing system.
5. The rotating magazine holder can give tool-storage capacities ranging from 60 to 240 cutting units, with up to 24 different kinds of tool geometries.
6. The integration of these mechanisms into machine tools can simply be ensured with a view to attain superior performance.
7. These systems can cover a broad range of size and options to suit most machining applications.

Hence, these are the advantages of installing such systems, but how do they acquire such attractive production advantages, and how do they operate?