Tool Magazine
AssemblyA large chain or matrix magazine holding 60-120 tools, far more than a VMC, because production parts use many tools and unattended running needs spares. A pickup arm shuttles tools between magazine and spindle. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Tool Magazine
7 top-level lines as of r84090| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tool Chain | hmc-tool-chain | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Tool Gripper | hmc-tool-gripper | 60× | 60 | · | part |
| 3 | Tool Change Arm | hmc-changer-arm | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Magazine Drive | hmc-magazine-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Tool Pickup | hmc-tool-pickup | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Relay | relay | 2× | 2 | · | part |