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Erkan		 Mazak VTC View All
Hello. I need to know how Mazak VTC series atc tool changing systems works. If anybody knows please explain.

8 months ago - 4 months left to answer. - 3 responses - Report Abuse
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Niel Leon
 Erkan:

I am not sure how to try to answer your question.

What do you understand about the operation of CNC Mills and other machine tools?

Have you seen a unit in operation?

Do you have any more specific questions about how tool changer work on Mazak or other machining centers?

Have you gone to the Mazak website? - See below.

Niel

8 months ago

Source: http://www.mazakusa.com/


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Erkan
ASKED BY 		Neil thanks for your response

Yes I saw an operation.I am an intern stuent and I am working on a project. We have a VTC in our work. I also looked the catalog but it does'nt explain working system.
I need to know how handle takes one tool and drops other. The problem is I cant understand how handle takes a new tool and holds it?

If you know about it please contact me.

Thanks

8 months ago

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Niel Leon
 Erkan:

I know in principle how they work, but not in specifics. It sounds like you are more interested in the specifics.

Here are some videos [1] and [2] showing you tool changing on a other type of machine the process would be very similar.

There an air controlled mechanism that locks the tool into the tapered collet.

Niel

8 months ago

Source: [1] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rZ2FPuO5iM&feature=related

[2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDT693Zv_wE&feature=related


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