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Automatic Tool Changer

Assembly

A carousel or swing-arm magazine holding 20-40 tools, swapping the tool in the spindle in 1-7 seconds. Each tool sits in a numbered pocket; the control tracks tool length and diameter offsets so cuts stay accurate after a change. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Automatic Tool Changer parts and their functions

7 top-level parts · 34 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Automatic Tool Changer parts diagram: 1 tool carousel, 2 tool change arm, 3 ATC drive, 4 tool pocket, 5 helical gear pair, 6 ball bearing, 7 relay. 34 parts in 7 assemblies.
Automatic 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 Carousel 1× Indexing magazine holding 20-40 tool pockets
2 Tool Change Arm 1× Double-ended swing arm gripping two tools at once
3 ATC Drive 1× Geneva or servo drive indexing the carousel
4 Tool Pocket 24× Spring-loaded tool holder pockets
5 Helical Gear Pair 1× Cam and indexing gear for arm motion
6 Ball Bearing 4× Carousel and arm pivot bearings
7 Relay 2× Changer interlock relays

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Bill of materials for Automatic Tool Changer

7 top-level lines · 7 rows shown · 34 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Tool Carousel vmc-tool-carousel 1× 1 · part
2 Tool Change Arm vmc-changer-arm 1× 1 · part
3 ATC Drive vmc-atc-motor 1× 1 · part
4 Tool Pocket vmc-tool-pocket 24× 24 · part
5 Helical Gear Pair gear-pair 1× 1 · part
6 Ball Bearing ball-bearing 4× 4 · part
7 Relay relay 2× 2 · part

Where the automatic tool changer is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Vertical Machining Center

Sourcing: possible vendors

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 (Singapore)
flex.com ↗ 		Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇮🇳Dixon Technologies
dixoninfo.com ↗ 		Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇨🇳BYD Electronics
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