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Tool Changer

Assembly

An automatic changer and a tool-measuring system. Five-axis cycles use many small tools, and accurate tool length is critical because the toolpath is computed in three dimensions around the tip. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Tool Changer parts and their functions

7 top-level parts · 37 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Tool Changer parts diagram: 1 tool magazine, 2 tool change arm, 3 tool pocket, 4 laser tool setter, 5 magazine motor, 6 helical gear pair, 7 relay. 37 parts in 7 top-level items.
Tool Changer parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Tool Magazine 1× Chain or matrix tool magazine, 30-60 tools
2 Tool Change Arm 1× Swing-arm tool changer
3 Tool Pocket 30× Tool holder pockets
4 Laser Tool Setter 1× Laser tool measurement unit
5 Magazine Motor 1× Magazine index motor
6 Helical Gear Pair 1× Changer cam gearing
7 Relay 2× Changer interlock relays

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Bill of materials for Tool Changer

7 top-level lines · 7 rows shown · 37 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Tool Magazine fax-tool-magazine 1× 1 · part
2 Tool Change Arm fax-changer-arm 1× 1 · part
3 Tool Pocket fax-tool-pocket 30× 30 · part
4 Laser Tool Setter fax-laser-tool-setter 1× 1 · part
5 Magazine Motor fax-magazine-motor 1× 1 · part
6 Helical Gear Pair gear-pair 1× 1 · part
7 Relay relay 2× 2 · part

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Where the tool changer is used

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Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks