Automatic Assembly System of Modular Tools

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Modular tools have the potential to offer a more economical solution to the problem of designing FMS lines for machine shops. However, the coupling of a cutting tool edge and a cutting holder is achieved manually and takes 5 to 10 min. It is suggtsted that an automatic assembly device for modular tools would be very useful, especially for machine tools with many cutting tools. We designed a system and named it ATASS (R) (Automatic Tool Assembly and Supply System). This system consists of a magazine for the cutting edge, an assembly device, a supply device, and a controller. We also designed a new modular tool that is easy to assemble automatically, and in which coupling can be completed within 0.5 sec. The new modular tool has cutting performance equivalent to that of the conventional tools. By applying ATASS to machine tools, we can reduce the total cutting tool expense by 14-70% and cutting tool space by 20-75%. As practical examples, this paper describes 3 types of ATASS for turning center, lathe, and machining center.
一般社団法人日本機械学会の論文
1992-09-15