Machining device for machining workpieces

Abstract

The invention relates to a machining device (1) for machining a workpiece (3), comprising a first machining tool (4) for machining a workpiece (3) to be machined by means of the machining device (1) and at least one second machining tool (5) for machining the workpiece or a second workpiece (3) to be machined by means of the machining device (1), and further comprising a mounting device (6), a mounting device (6) for mounting the first machining tool (4) and the at least one second machining tool (5), the mounting device (6) having a main body (7), the first machining tool (4) being arranged or formed on a first main body part (7a), and the at least one second machining tool (5) is arranged or formed on a second body part (7b) different from the first body part (7a).

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the patent application with application number 201980071747.7, application date August 30, 2019, and invention name “Processing equipment for processing workpieces”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to a machining device for machining a workpiece, comprising a first machining tool for machining a workpiece to be machined by means of the machining device and at least one second machining tool for machining the workpiece or a second workpiece to be machined by means of the machining device. Background Art

[0003] In many exemplary embodiments, corresponding machining devices for machining workpieces are known in principle from the field of workpiece machining.

[0004] Here, machining apparatuses are also known which comprise a plurality of machining tools for machining a workpiece to be machined. Corresponding machining apparatuses are often used to form complex workpiece geometries, such as can be provided in certain rotor components, for example.

[0005] The functions and also the structural design of corresponding processing equipment including a plurality of processing tools are sometimes complicated, which means that there is a need for improvement or development of a simple and reliable design of the processing equipment including a plurality of processing tools. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a machining apparatus comprising a plurality of machining tools which is of simple design and reliable.

[0007] This object is achieved by a machining device for machining a workpiece according to claim 1. The claims dependent on claim 1 relate to advantageous embodiments of the machining device according to claim 1 .

[0008] The machining apparatus described herein is generally used for machining a workpiece. For example, the corresponding workpiece may be an elongated workpiece, i.e., a cylinder. The workpiece to be machined is typically made of a machinable metal.

[0009] As described below, a machining device is generally used or can be used in a superordinate machining centre for mechanical processing (ie in particular machining) of a workpiece, or forms a component of such a machining centre.

[0010] The machining apparatus comprises a plurality of machining tools for machining a workpiece to be machined by means of the machining apparatus. Specifically, the machining apparatus comprises a first machining tool for machining the workpiece to be machined by means of the machining apparatus and at least one second or additional machining tool (hereinafter referred to as the "second machining tool") for machining the workpiece or another workpiece to be machined by means of the machining apparatus.

[0011] The first machining tool can generally be a turning tool, a drilling tool, or a milling tool. The second machining tool can also generally be a drilling tool or a milling tool. Specifically, the first machining tool can be a drilling tool or an end milling tool, and the second machining tool can be a side milling tool, in particular a profile side milling tool. The exemplary combination of a drilling tool or a milling tool as the first machining tool and a profile side milling tool as the second machining tool constitutes a preferred embodiment. Generally speaking, the machining tool is specifically selected with respect to the machining of the workpiece to be performed by the machining device and / or with respect to the resulting workpiece geometry.

[0012] The processing equipment includes a mounting device configured to mount a first processing tool and a second processing tool.

[0013] The mounting device includes a main body, on which the first and second processing tools are mounted or mountable. The main body typically includes a housing structure, which is typically at least partially, and in particular completely, enclosed and referred to simply as a main body housing. Certain functional units of the processing device, such as the processing tools, are arranged or formed on or in the main body housing. The main body housing may include an interior space, in which certain functional units of the processing device are arranged or formed. The main body housing may be at least partially, and optionally completely, enclosed by at least one barrier element or wall element, which (together) defines the exterior form of the main body housing.

[0014] In order to install the first processing tool and the second processing tool on the main body, the main body or the main body shell generally includes at least one first mounting interface for mounting one or the first processing tool on the main body or the main body shell and at least one second mounting interface for mounting one or the second processing tool on the main body or the main body shell. The corresponding main body side mounting interface may, for example, include one or more, particularly mechanical mounting elements that interact directly or indirectly with one or more, potentially corresponding, particularly mechanical mounting elements on the part of the processing tool that is installed or to be installed on the main body or the main body shell. Installation generally includes attaching or fastening a specific processing tool to the main body or the main body shell in a detachable manner (without causing damage or destruction) when needed.

[0015] It is necessary that the first processing tool is arranged or formed or installed on the first main body part or the first main body shell part, and the second processing tool is arranged or formed or installed on the second main body part or the second main body shell part that is different from the first main body part. As described below, the main body part or the main body shell part is particularly understood to be the main body face or the first main body shell face. Therefore, the main body makes it possible to install at least two processing tools on different main body parts or main body faces and therefore in different installation positions relative to the workpiece to be processed by the processing equipment. Therefore, the processing tools installed on the main body or the main body shell can be installed or installed in different installation positions relative to each other and therefore in different spatial directions or spatial planes. As described below, for example, installing the first processing tool on the first main body part particularly allows the workpiece to be processed by the processing equipment to be processed laterally, that is, allows the side of a cylindrical workpiece to be processed, and for example, installing the second processing tool on the second main body part particularly (also) allows the workpiece to be processed by the processing equipment to be processed on the end face, that is, (also) allows the end face of a cylindrical workpiece to be processed.

[0016] Overall, due to the mounting device and / or the body associated therewith, a machining unit of relatively simple design, yet reliable and highly integrated is provided.

[0017] Various supply lines, particularly those assigned or assignable to processing tools, such as power supply lines, coolant supply lines, and / or lubricant supply lines, can be arranged or formed on or in the main body or main body housing. As mentioned, the main body or main body housing can at least partially include at least one interior space, in which the corresponding supply lines are at least partially arranged or formed. Of course, other functional units of the processing equipment can also be arranged or formed in this interior space or a corresponding interior space.

[0018] The first body portion can be formed in the region of a first exposed outer portion of the body, and the second body portion can be formed in the region of a second exposed outer portion of the body, different from the first exposed outer portion. Thus, processing tools can be arranged or formed and thus mounted on different outer portions of the body. This generally provides for different spatial arrangements of the workpiece to be processed by the processing apparatus, and thus allows highly integrated (i.e., particularly simultaneous) processing of the workpiece on or in different workpiece portions. The first exposed outer portion of the body can be arranged in a first, particularly vertically oriented, spatial plane or parallel to such a plane, and the second exposed outer portion of the body can be arranged in a second, particularly vertically oriented, spatial plane different from the first plane or parallel to such a plane. Mounting the first processing tool on the first exposed outer portion generally allows the workpiece to be processed by the processing apparatus to be processed laterally, as mentioned above, while mounting the second processing tool on the second exposed outer portion allows the workpiece to be processed by the processing apparatus to be processed on an end face, as mentioned above.

[0019] The main body can have a basic shape defined by a polygonal base and a polygonal top surface, in particular a prismatic or cubical basic shape. In principle, both regular prismatic or cubical basic shapes and irregular prismatic or cubical basic shapes are contemplated. Furthermore, both geometrically defined prismatic or cubical basic shapes and geometrically undefined prismatic or cubical basic shapes are contemplated. According to a preferred embodiment, the main body has a prismatic or prismatic basic shape. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the main body has a cubic or cubical basic shape; this also encompasses a cubic or cuboidal basic shape. The main body can generally have a tower-like or tower-like geometry; therefore, the main body can be described or considered as a mounting tower or tower.

[0020] Starting from the exemplary prismatic or cubic basic shape of the body, the first processing tool can be arranged, formed or mounted on a first (planar) face of the body, in particular a first side face of the body, and at least one second processing tool can be arranged, formed or mounted on a second (planar) face of the body different from the first face, in particular a second side face of the body different from the first side face. These two side faces are usually not the base or end faces of the body.

[0021] The first face or side of the body can be arranged and / or oriented so as to be offset from the second face or side of the body by an angle of less than 180°, in particular by an angle of 135°, 128.5°, 120°, 108°, 90°, or 60°, or vice versa. The actual angular offset is determined by the specific basic shape of the body. For example, the angles 135°, 128.5°, 120°, 108°, 90°, or 60°, in the corresponding order, also apply to bodies having an octagonal, heptagonal, hexagonal, pentagonal, square, or triangular basic shape.

[0022] Regardless of the specific geometry of the body, the first processing tool can be arranged or formed or mounted on the body with at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom, in particular with one pivotal degree of freedom, relative to the body. Alternatively or additionally, the second processing tool can be arranged or formed or mounted on the body with at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom, in particular with one pivotal degree of freedom, relative to the body. The pivotal movement can be carried out in particular around a horizontally or vertically oriented pivot axis. In particular, it is conceivable that the first processing tool is pivotally mounted around a horizontally oriented axis (y-axis) and the second processing tool is pivotally mounted around a vertically oriented axis (x-axis). Of course, specific processing tools can be moved in combination with different degrees of freedom. In this case, the two processing tools can be movable with at least one degree of freedom or can be moved with at least one degree of freedom, so as to be dependent on each other or independent of each other; thus, the first processing tool can, for example, be movable with a first translational degree of freedom and / or a first rotational degree of freedom, and the second processing tool can, for example, be movable with a second translational degree of freedom and / or a second rotational degree of freedom, so as to be dependent on the first processing tool and / or independent of the first processing tool, and vice versa. In all cases, suitable guide elements, i.e., guide openings, slots, etc., can be provided, for example, in order to facilitate the corresponding guided movement of the movably mounted processing tools with the corresponding degrees of freedom. In all cases, at least one drive device, in particular a motor-driven drive, is usually assigned to the relevant processing tool, which device is configured to generate the force that causes the relevant processing tool to move with the relevant degree of freedom.

[0023] The relevant processing tools can in principle be arranged or formed on the main body directly or indirectly (ie via the interposition of at least one component).

[0024] Indirect arrangement or formation of the processing tool on the main body is usually achieved by the processing head assigned to the relevant processing tool. Therefore, the first processing tool can be arranged or formed on the first processing head mounted on the main body, and / or the second processing tool can be arranged or formed on the second processing head mounted on the main body. The processing head usually includes a coupling interface for connecting the processing tool and a drive device for generating a driving force, in particular a motor-driven drive, which can be transmitted to the correspondingly connected processing tool or transmitted during the operation of the processing tool and causes the processing tool to move, in particular rotate. The coupling interface is usually arranged or formed on the housing structure of the processing head or in the housing structure of the processing head. The drive device is usually arranged or formed on the housing structure of the processing head or in the housing structure of the processing head. The drive device is usually arranged or formed in the housing structure.

[0025] Therefore, a machining head generally comprises a housing structure, which is generally at least partially, and in particular completely, enclosed and referred to simply as a machining head housing, and in which certain functional units of the machining head are arranged or formed. The machining head housing generally comprises an interior space, in which certain functional units of the machining head are arranged or formed. The machining head housing may be at least partially, and optionally completely, surrounded by at least one barrier element or wall element, which (together) defines the exterior form of the machining head housing.

[0026] Alternatively or additionally, the indirect mounting of the processing tool or the processing head assigned to the relevant processing tool on the main body can be achieved, for example, by a support device assigned to the relevant processing tool. Thus, the first processing tool can be arranged or formed on a first support device mounted on the main body, and / or the second processing tool can be arranged or formed on a second support device mounted on the main body. The support device usually includes a coupling interface for connecting the processing tool or the processing head. The coupling interface is usually arranged or formed on or in the housing structure of the support device. The support device can, for example, be formed as a support arm or can include at least one such arm.

[0027] Typically, the first machining tool or a first machining head assigned to the first machining tool is mounted on the main body via corresponding supporting devices.

[0028] As already mentioned, the first processing tool and / or the second processing tool can be arranged or formed on the main body with at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom relative to the main body. Therefore, the support device can also be arranged or formed on the main body with at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom relative to the main body.

[0029] The processing device can be mounted movably (as a whole). As will become clear below in conjunction with a processing center which, in addition to the processing device, also forms an aspect of the invention described herein, the processing device can in particular be movable to at least one workpiece processing position and to at least one processing tool change position. The processing device is usually movable (at least) on or parallel to the processing axis (z-axis) of the processing center equipped with the processing device. In order to achieve the movement of the processing device, the processing device may include at least one, in particular motorized, drive device, which is assigned to the main body and is configured to generate a drive force for moving the processing device or the main body, in particular from a first workpiece processing position to at least one second workpiece processing position different from the first workpiece processing position and / or to a processing tool change position. The drive device can, for example, be integrated into the main body.

[0030] As indicated, another aspect of the invention described herein relates to a machining center for machining a workpiece. Therefore, the invention also relates to a machining center for machining a workpiece. The machining center includes at least one machining device as described herein. Therefore, all embodiments relating to the machining device apply analogously to the machining center.

[0031] A machining center can, for example, be designed as a combined drilling-milling center or a combined milling-milling center or a combined turning-milling center. Thus, with the aid of a machining center, at least two identical or different machining processes of a workpiece to be machined can be carried out, in particular simultaneously. In addition to the machining devices described herein, which are typically configured for drilling and / or turning and / or milling, a machining center can also include at least one additional machining device, for example in the form of a turning device, so that a combined drilling and / or milling and / or turning process can be carried out. With respect to the machining process to be specifically performed in each case, the machining center usually includes suitable workpiece support devices or workpiece clamping devices, for example in the form of a shelf, tailstock, chuck or the like.

[0032] The machining center may include at least one magazine- or cassette-shaped receiving device, which is particularly arranged or formed in the region of one end of one or said machining axis of the machining center and includes at least one magazine- or cassette-shaped receiving space for receiving one or more machining tools that can be or will be mounted on a lateral mounting device of the machining device. Thus, different machining tools can be installed or provided in the machining center, which allows for simple and rapid replacement of machining tools. In particular, partially or fully automated replacement of machining tools is possible.

[0033] The corresponding receiving device side receiving space may include one or more receiving compartments for each receiving at least one processing tool. Each receiving compartment can be arranged in rows and / or columns in a rack-like manner, or arranged in a drum-like manner. Each receiving compartment may be provided with a suitable sensor device, for example, that is, a weight sensor, an optical sensor, etc., so as to, for example, identify whether a processing tool is located in a receiving compartment or which processing tool is located in which receiving compartment. The corresponding information can be included in the sensor information generated by the corresponding sensor device in the form of data. Therefore, with the help of the sensor information generated by the corresponding sensor device, a comprehensive image of the current and potentially future occupancy rate of the processing tool to the receiving space can be provided to the user. Of course, the corresponding sensor information can, in principle, be transmitted to any communication partner, that is, a central manufacturing or control facility, for example, with the help of a suitable data transmission device or connection. This is also applicable to the accommodation of one or more processing heads in the receiving device side receiving space.

[0034] Each receiving device-side receiving space may have a defined receiving axis, on or along which a corresponding processing tool may be arranged in the receiving space. The corresponding receiving axis may be aligned with the mounting axis of the processing tool mounted on the main body, thereby facilitating simple and rapid replacement of the processing tool. The same applies to accommodating one or more processing heads in the receiving device-side receiving space.

[0035] As mentioned, the processing device side body can be mounted movably, i.e., in particular, it can be moved to at least one workpiece processing position and to at least one processing tool change position. Thus, the processing device side body is particularly movable to a processing tool change position, in which position the body is moved relative to the receiving device or the receiving device side receiving space, so that at least one processing tool (e.g., the second processing tool) mounted on the body and / or a processing head mounted on the body, in particular together with the processing tool connected to the processing head, can be transferred into the receiving device side receiving space. Alternatively, the body is movable to a processing tool change position, in which position the body is moved relative to the receiving device or the receiving device side receiving space, so that at least one processing tool (e.g., the second processing tool) received in one or said receiving device side receiving space and / or a processing head received in one or said receiving device side receiving space, in particular together with the processing tool connected to the processing head, can be transferred out of the receiving device side receiving space and into the body.

[0036] The main body that has been moved to the processing tool exchange position can be arranged on or in the receiving device or receiving device side receiving space so that at least one processing tool (for example, a second processing tool) mounted on the main body and / or a processing head mounted on the main body, in particular together with the processing tool connected to the processing head, can be transferred into the receiving device side receiving space and / or so that at least one processing tool (for example, a second processing tool) received in one or said receiving device side receiving space and / or a processing head received in one or said receiving device side receiving space, in particular together with the processing tool connected to the processing head, can be transferred out of the receiving device side receiving space and transferred to the main body. In the processing tool exchange position, the main body can be arranged at least partially, in particular completely, in the processing space on the machining center side, and this is particularly the case if the main body is arranged in the processing device exchange position on the receiving device or the receiving device side receiving space. Alternatively, in the processing tool change position, the body can be at least partially, in particular completely, arranged in the receiving device side receiving space, and in particular this is the case if the body is arranged in the receiving device or the receiving device side receiving space in the processing tool change position.

[0037] Thus, the main body can be moved out of the processing space and into the receiving space (or vice versa) in order to replace at least one processing tool and / or processing head. In this case, the main body is usually moved far enough into the receiving space so that the processing tool to be replaced is moved to a position relative to the installation position of the processing tool and / or processing head to be replaced in the receiving space, which position allows the processing tool and / or processing head to be replaced to be replaced accordingly.

[0038] The machining center may comprise at least one manipulation device for manipulating the respective machining tool or machining head. The respective manipulation device is advantageously configured to enable manipulation of the respective machining tool or machining head, the manipulation being or being automated, in particular in conjunction with conveying the machining tool or machining head into or out of the respective receiving space. The respective manipulation device may, for example, be in the form of a gripper device comprising at least one gripper element, or may comprise at least one such gripper device. The gripper device may, for example, be in the form of a (multi-axis) robot arm.

[0039] The receiving device or the receiving space on the receiving device side can be separated from the machining center in which the actual workpiece machining takes place by a separating device comprising at least one separating element, which is movably mounted with a certain degree of freedom in translation and / or rotation. The option thus provided of separating the receiving device or the receiving space on the receiving device side from the machining space when required is advantageous because it allows tasks to be performed in the receiving space independently of the machining process; thus, for example, tasks can be performed in the receiving space, for example in conjunction with the change of an incoming or completed machining tool, while the machining process is taking place, because the separation of the receiving space from the machining space ensures that, for example, no debris can enter the receiving space. In particular, it is thus possible to equip the receiving space with certain machining tools while the machining process is taking place, in particular for manual equipping of the receiving space for safety reasons, which would be impossible or almost impossible without the appropriate separation option.

[0040] The movably mounted separating element can in particular be mounted so as to be movable between an open position, in which the receiving device or the receiving device-side receiving space is accessible from the processing space of the processing center and the processing space of the processing center is accessible from the receiving device or the receiving device-side receiving space, and a closed position, in which the receiving device or the receiving device-side receiving space is not accessible from the processing space of the processing center and the processing space of the processing center is not accessible from the receiving device or the receiving device-side receiving space. For example, the movably mounted separating element can be a window, a gate, or a door.

[0041] The movement of the main body of the manipulation device or the manipulation element associated with the manipulation device, and the separation device or the separation element associated with the separation device, particularly the movement of the main body between the corresponding processing position and the processing tool replacement position, is typically performed by a hardware-implemented and / or software-implemented control device on the machining center. Therefore, the control device is configured to generate control information to control the movement of the manipulation device or the manipulation element associated with the manipulation device, and the separation device or the separation element associated with the separation device, particularly the movement of the main body between the corresponding processing position and the processing tool replacement position.

[0042] Using the machining apparatus described herein and / or the machining center described herein, a method for machining a workpiece to be machined can be implemented, which method likewise forms part of the present invention. To carry out the method, at least one corresponding machining apparatus or machining center is used. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The invention is explained in the accompanying drawings based on an embodiment. In the drawings:

[0044] Figures 1 to 4 Each shows a schematic diagram of a machining device and a machining center according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Figures 1 to 4 Schematic diagrams of a machining device 1 and a machining center 2 are each shown according to an embodiment. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The figure shows a side view of the processing equipment 1 and the processing center, and Figure 2 and Figure 4 The plan view of the processing equipment and the processing center is shown in FIG. The processing equipment 1 clearly forms a component of the processing center 2, which is the superior of the processing equipment.

[0046] The machining device 1 and thus the machining center 2 are used for machining a workpiece 3. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the workpiece 3 made of a machinable metal has, by way of example, an elongated cylindrical geometry.

[0047] The machining device 1 comprises a first machining tool 4 for machining a workpiece 3 to be machined by means of the machining device 1 and a second machining tool 5 for machining the workpiece 3 to be machined by means of the machining device 1 .

[0048] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the first machining tool 4 is a drilling tool or an end milling tool, and the second machining tool 5 is a side milling tool, in particular a profile side milling tool. Generally speaking, the machining tools 4, 5 are selected specifically with respect to the machining of the workpiece 3 to be performed by means of the machining device 1 and / or with respect to the resulting workpiece geometry.

[0049] The processing device 1 comprises a mounting device 6 for mounting the first processing tool 4 and the second processing tool 5 .

[0050] The mounting device 6 includes a main body 7, on which the first processing tool 4 and the second processing tool 5 are mounted. The main body 7 includes a housing structure, referred to as a main body housing 8, on or in which certain functional units of the processing device 1, such as the processing tools 4 and 5, are arranged or formed. The main body housing 8 may include an interior space in which certain functional units of the processing device 1 are arranged or formed. The main body housing 8 may be at least partially, and optionally completely, surrounded by at least one barrier element or wall element, which (together) defines the exterior form of the main body housing 8.

[0051] In order to mount the first processing tool 4 and the second processing tool 5 on the main body 7, the main body 7 or the main body shell 8 includes a first mounting interface 9 for mounting the first processing tool 4 on the main body 7 or the main body shell 8 and a second mounting interface 10 for mounting the second processing tool 5 on the main body 7 or the main body shell 8. The corresponding main body-side mounting interfaces 9, 10 may, for example, include one or more, in particular mechanical mounting elements (not provided with clear reference numerals), which directly or indirectly interact with one or more, potentially corresponding, in particular mechanical mounting elements (not provided with clear reference numerals) on the part of the processing tool 4, 5 that is mounted or to be mounted on the main body 7 or the main body shell 8. Mounting generally involves attaching or fastening the specific processing tool 4, 5 to the main body 7 or the main body shell 8 in a detachable manner (without causing damage or destruction) when required.

[0052] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the processing tools 4, 5 are each mounted on the body 7 or the body housing 8 via a processing head 11, 12 assigned to each of the tools. The same applies to the first processing tool 4, where the first processing head 11 assigned to this first processing tool is mounted on the body 7 or the body housing 8 on a support device 14 formed by a support arm 13. Thus, the processing tools 4, 5 are arranged or formed on the body 7 or the body housing 8 indirectly (i.e., via the interposition of at least one component).

[0053] It is essential that the first machining tool 4 is mounted on the first body part 7a or the first body housing part 8a, and the second machining tool 5 is mounted on the second body part 7b or the second body housing part 8b that is different from the first body part 7a or the first body housing part 8a. Thus, the body 7 makes it possible to mount at least two machining tools 4, 5 on different body parts 7a, 7b and therefore at different mounting positions, particularly with respect to the workpiece 3 to be machined by means of the machining device 1.

[0054] Thus, the processing tools 4, 5 mounted on the body 7 or the body housing 8 can be mounted or installed in different mounting positions relative to each other and therefore in different spatial directions or spatial planes. Mounting the first processing tool 4 on the first body part 7a allows the workpiece 3 to be processed by the processing device 1 to be processed laterally, that is, allows the side surface of the workpiece 3 to be processed, and mounting the second processing tool 5 on the second body part 7b (also) allows the workpiece 3 to be processed by the processing device 1 to be processed on the end surface, that is, (also) allows the face of the workpiece 3 to be processed.

[0055] It is clear that the first body portion 7a is formed in the region of a first exposed outer portion of the body 7, and the second body portion 7b is formed in the region of a second exposed outer portion of the body 7, different from the first exposed outer portion of the body 7. Thus, the processing tools 4, 5 are mounted on different outer portions of the body 7. Consequently, different spatial arrangements of the workpieces 3 to be processed by the processing apparatus 1 are also provided, and highly integrated (i.e., particularly simultaneous) processing of the workpieces 3 can thus be performed on or in different workpiece portions. The first exposed outer portion of the body 7 is arranged in a first, particularly vertically oriented, spatial plane or in a spatial plane parallel to such a plane, and the second exposed outer portion of the body 7 is arranged in a second, particularly vertically oriented, spatial plane different from the first spatial plane or in a spatial plane parallel to such a plane. Mounting the first machining tool 4 on the first exposed outer portion allows the workpiece 3 to be machined 1 by means of the machining device to be machined laterally, as mentioned above, and mounting the second machining tool 5 on the second exposed outer portion allows the workpiece 3 to be machined 1 by means of the machining device to be machined on the end face, as mentioned above.

[0056] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the body 7 has a prismatic or cubical basic shape defined by a polygonal base and a polygonal top surface. Thus, the body 7 has a tower-like or turret-like geometry, which is why the body 7 can be described or considered as a mounting tower or turret.

[0057] Based on the prismatic or cubic basic shape of the body 7, the first processing tool 4 is mounted on a first (planar) face of the body 7 (i.e., a first side face of the body 7), and the second processing tool 5 is mounted on a second (planar) face of the body 7 that is different from the first face (i.e., a second side face of the body 7 that is different from the first side face). In the embodiment shown in the figures, the first face or first side face of the body 7 is arranged and / or oriented at an angle of 90° to the second face or second side face of the body 7.

[0058] The processing tools 4, 5 can each be mounted on the main body 7 with at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom, in particular with one pivoting degree of freedom, relative to the main body 7. The pivoting movement can in particular be carried out about a horizontally or vertically oriented pivot axis; for reference, the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis are shown in the drawings. In particular, it is conceivable that the first processing tool 4 is pivotally mounted about a horizontally oriented y-axis and the second processing tool 5 is pivotally mounted about a vertically oriented x-axis. The first processing tool 4 and the second processing tool 5 can also be mounted independently of each other in a translationally movable manner along the vertically oriented x-axis, so that the first processing tool 4 and the second processing tool 5 can be moved to different vertical positions relative to the workpiece 3 to be processed. The first processing tool 4 and the second processing tool 5 are also mounted in a translationally movable manner along the horizontally oriented z-axis.

[0059] The first processing tool 4 can be mounted so as to be translationally movable along the y-axis by correspondingly movably mounting the support arm 13 or the support device 14 relative to the main body 7. The first processing tool 4 can be mounted so as to be translationally movable along the x-axis by correspondingly movably mounting the support arm 13 or the support device 14 relative to the main body 7 and / or by correspondingly movably mounting the first processing head 11 relative to the support arm 13 or the support device 14.

[0060] The second machining tool 5 can be mounted translationally along the y-axis by correspondingly movably mounting the second machining head 11 relative to the body 7. The first machining tool 4 can likewise be mounted translationally along the x-axis by correspondingly movably mounting the second machining head 11 relative to the body 7.

[0061] Of course, specific processing tools 4, 5 can be moved in combination with different degrees of freedom. In this case, the two processing tools 4, 5 can be movable with at least one degree of freedom or can be moved with at least one degree of freedom so as to be dependent on each other or independent of each other; thus, the first processing tool 4 can, for example, be movable with a translational degree of freedom, and the second processing tool 5 can, for example, be movable with a rotational degree of freedom in order to be dependent on the first processing tool and / or independent of the first processing tool, and vice versa. In all cases, suitable guide elements (not explicitly shown) can be provided, for example, i.e., guide openings, slots, etc., in order to facilitate the corresponding guided movement of the movably mounted processing tools 4, 5 with the corresponding degrees of freedom. In all cases, at least one, in particular motor-driven drive device (not explicitly shown) is usually assigned to the relevant processing tools 4, 5, which is configured to generate a force that causes the relevant processing tools 4, 5 to move with the relevant degrees of freedom.

[0062] In addition to the above-mentioned movable mounting of the processing tools 4, 5 (option), the processing device 1 can also be mounted movably (as a whole). In this case, the processing device 1 is particularly movable to at least one workpiece processing position (this position is between Figure 1 and Figure 2 ) and moves to at least one machining tool change position. The machining device 1 moves along or parallel to the machining axis (z-axis) of the machining center 2. To achieve the movement of the machining device 1, the machining device may include at least one, in particular motorized, drive device (not explicitly shown), which is assigned to the main body 7 and is configured to generate a drive force that moves the machining device 1 or the main body 7, in particular from a first workpiece machining position to at least one second workpiece machining position different from the first workpiece machining position and / or to a machining tool change position. The drive device may, for example, be integrated into the main body 7.

[0063] In conjunction with the processing device 1, it should also be noted that the processing heads 11, 12 typically include a coupling interface (not specifically referenced) for coupling to the associated processing tool 4, 5, and in particular a motor-driven drive device (not specifically referenced), which is used to generate a driving force that can be transmitted to the respectively coupled processing tool 4, 5 or to transmit and cause the processing tool 4, 5 to move, in particular to rotate, during operation. The coupling interface is typically arranged or formed on or in the housing structure of the associated processing head 11, 12. The drive device is typically arranged or formed on or in the housing structure of the associated processing head 11, 12. The drive device is typically arranged or formed within the housing structure.

[0064] Therefore, the relevant processing heads 11, 12 typically include a housing structure, which is typically at least partially, and in particular completely, enclosed and referred to simply as a processing head housing. Certain functional units of the processing heads 11, 12 are arranged or formed on or in this processing head housing. The processing head housing typically includes a processing head housing interior space, in which certain functional units of the processing heads 11, 12 are arranged or formed. The processing head housing can be at least partially, and optionally completely, surrounded by at least one barrier element or wall element, which (together) defines the exterior form of the processing head housing.

[0065] Finally, in connection with the processing device 1, it should be noted that the support device 14 generally includes a coupling interface (not provided with a clear reference numeral) for coupling the processing tools 4, 5 or the processing heads 11, 12. The coupling interface is generally arranged or formed on or in the housing structure of the support device 14.

[0066] In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the machining center 2 is designed, for example, as a combined drilling-milling center or a combined milling-milling center or a combined turning-milling center. Thus, with the aid of the machining center 2, at least two identical or different machining processes of a workpiece 3 to be machined can be carried out, in particular simultaneously. In addition to the machining device 1 which is typically configured for drilling and / or turning and / or milling, the machining center 2 as shown in the embodiment shown in the drawings can also include at least one additional machining device 15, for example in the form of a turning device 16, so that a combined drilling and / or milling and / or turning process can be carried out. With respect to the machining process to be specifically performed in each case, the machining center 2 typically includes suitable workpiece support devices 17, 18 or workpiece clamping devices, for example in the form of a shelf, tailstock, chuck or the like.

[0067] The machining center 2 includes a magazine- or cassette-shaped receiving device 20, which is arranged or formed in the region of one end of one or said machining axis of the machining center 2 and includes a magazine- or cassette-shaped receiving space 19 for receiving one or more machining tools 5 that can be mounted or to be mounted on the machining device-side mounting device 6. Thus, different machining tools 5 can be mounted or provided in the machining center 2, which allows for simple and rapid replacement of machining tools. In particular, partially or fully automated machining tool replacement is possible.

[0068] The receiving space 19 may include one or more receiving compartments for each receiving at least one processing tool 5. Each receiving compartment can be arranged in rows and / or columns in a rack-like manner, or in a drum-like manner. Each receiving compartment may be provided with a suitable sensor device, for example, a weight sensor, an optical sensor, etc., so as to, for example, identify whether the processing tool 5 is located in the receiving compartment or which processing tool 5 is located in which receiving compartment. The corresponding information can be included in the sensor information generated by the corresponding sensor device in the form of data. Therefore, with the help of the sensor information generated by the corresponding sensor device, a comprehensive image of the current and potentially future occupancy rate of the receiving space 19 by the processing tool 5 can be provided to the user. Of course, the corresponding sensor information can, in principle, be transmitted to any communication partner, for example, with the help of a suitable data transmission device or connection. This also applies to the reception of one or more processing heads 12 in the receiving space 19 on the receiving device side.

[0069] The receiving space 19 may have a defined receiving axis (cf. Figure 2The receiving space 19 is provided with an axis A in the receiving space 19, on or along which the corresponding processing tool 5 can be arranged. The receiving axis can be aligned with the mounting axis of the processing tool 5 mounted on the body 7, and this can facilitate simple and rapid replacement of the processing tool 5. The same applies to the reception of one or more processing heads 12 in the receiving space 19.

[0070] As mentioned, the processing device side body 7 can be mounted movably, ie in particular movable to at least one workpiece processing position and to at least one processing tool changing position. Thus, the processing device side body is particularly movable to the processing tool changing position, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this position, the main body 7 is moved relative to the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19, so that at least one processing tool 5 (for example, the second processing tool 5) mounted on the main body 7 and / or the processing head 12 mounted on the main body, in particular together with the processing tool 5 connected to the processing head, can be transferred into the receiving space 19. Alternatively or additionally, the main body 7 can be moved to a processing tool replacement position, in which the main body 7 is moved relative to the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19, so that at least one processing tool 5 (for example, the second processing tool 5) received in the receiving space 19 and / or the processing head 12 received in the receiving space 19, in particular together with the processing tool 5 connected to the processing head, can be transferred out of the receiving space 19 and transferred to the main body 7.

[0071] based on Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is clear that the main body 7 that has been moved to the processing tool replacement position can be arranged on the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19 or in the receiving device or the receiving space, so that the processing tools 4, 5 (for example, the second processing tool 5) installed on the main body 7 and / or the processing head 12 installed on the main body 7, in particular together with the processing tool 5 connected to the processing head, can be transferred to the receiving space 19, and / or the processing tools 4, 5 (for example, the second processing tool 5) received in the receiving space 19 and / or the processing head received in the receiving space 19, in particular together with the processing tools 4, 5 connected to the processing head, can be transferred out of the receiving space 19 and transferred to the main body 7.

[0072] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the main body 7 is arranged at least partially, in particular completely, in the receiving space 19 in a machining tool changing position. The main body 7 can be moved or moved out of the machining space 23 of the machining center 2, in which the actual workpiece machining takes place, and into the receiving space 19 (or vice versa) in order to change the machining tools 4, 5 and / or the machining heads 11, 12. It is clear that the main body 7 is moved far enough into the receiving space 19 to move the machining tools 4, 5 to be changed relative to their installation position in the receiving space 19 and / or the machining heads to be changed into a position that allows the machining tools 4, 5 and / or the machining heads to be changed to be changed accordingly.

[0073] The machining center 2 may include at least one manipulation device (not shown) for manipulating the respective machining tool 4, 5 or machining head 11, 12. The manipulation device is advantageously configured to enable manipulation of the respective machining tool 4, 5 or machining head 11, 12, which manipulation is or can be automated, in particular in conjunction with conveying the machining tool 4, 5 or machining head 11, 12 into or out of the corresponding receiving space 19. The manipulation device may, for example, be in the form of a gripper device comprising at least one gripper element or may comprise at least one such gripper device. The gripper device may, for example, be in the form of a (multi-axis) robot arm.

[0074] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19 can be separated from the processing space 23 by a separating device 22 comprising a separating element 21, which is movably mounted with a certain degree of translational and / or rotational freedom. The option thus provided of separating the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19 from the processing space 23 when required is advantageous because it allows tasks to be performed within the receiving space 19 independently of the processing process. Thus, for example, tasks can be performed within the receiving space 20, for example in conjunction with an upcoming or completed processing tool change, while the processing is ongoing, because the separation of the receiving space 20 from the processing space 23 ensures that no debris can enter the receiving space 20. In particular, it is thus possible to equip the receiving space 20 with certain processing tools 4, 5 while the processing is ongoing, which, for safety reasons, would be impossible or almost impossible, in particular, to equip the receiving space 20 with manual operation, without the appropriate separation option.

[0075] The movably mounted separating element 21 is mounted so as to be movable in particular between an open position, in which the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19 is accessible from the processing space 23 and the processing space 23 is accessible from the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19, and a closed position, in which the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 20 is not accessible from the processing space 23 or from the receiving device 20 or the receiving space 19. An exemplary vertical movement of the separating element 21 is Figure 3 Indicated by a double arrow in FIG. 2. For example, the movably mounted separating element 21 can be, for example, a window, a gate or a door.

[0076] The movement of the manipulation device or the manipulation element associated with the manipulation device and the main body 7 of the separation device 22 or the separation element 21 associated with the separation device, in particular, the movement of the main body 7 between the corresponding processing position and the processing tool replacement position, is generally performed so as to be controlled by a hardware-implemented and / or software-implemented control device (not shown) on the machining center side. Therefore, the control device is configured to generate control information to control the movement of the manipulation device or the manipulation element associated with the manipulation device and the main body 7 of the separation device 22 or the separation element 21 associated with the separation device, in particular, the movement of the main body 7 between the corresponding processing position and the processing tool replacement position.

[0077] Using the processing equipment 1 shown in the drawings and / or Figure 1 The machining center 2 shown can implement a method for machining a workpiece 3 to be machined.

Claims

1. A machining device (1) for machining a workpiece (3), comprising a first machining tool (4) for machining the workpiece (3) to be machined by means of the machining device (1) and at least one second machining tool (5) for machining the workpiece or a second workpiece (3) to be machined by means of the machining device (1), characterized in that The invention comprises a mounting device (6) for mounting the first processing tool (4) and the at least one second processing tool (5), wherein the mounting device (6) comprises a body (7), wherein the first processing tool (4) is arranged or formed on a first body part (7a), and the at least one second processing tool (5) is arranged or formed on a second body part (7b) different from the first body part (7a).

2. The processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The first body portion (7a) is formed in a region of a first exposed outer portion of the body (7), and the second body portion (7b) is formed in a region of a second exposed outer portion of the body (7) different from the first exposed outer portion of the body (7).

3. The processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that The first exposed outer portion of the body (7) is arranged in a first spatial plane or oriented in a spatial plane parallel to such a spatial plane, and the second exposed outer portion of the body (7) is arranged in a second spatial plane different from the first spatial plane or oriented in a spatial plane parallel to such a spatial plane.

4. A processing plant according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The body (7) has a basic shape defined by a polygonal base and a polygonal top surface, in particular a prismatic or cubic basic shape.

5. The processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that The first processing tool (4) is mounted on a first surface of the main body (7), in particular on a first side surface of the main body (7), and the at least one second processing tool (5) is mounted on a second surface of the main body (7) different from the first surface, in particular on a second side surface of the main body (7) different from the first side surface.

6. The processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that The first face of the body (7) is arranged and / or oriented to be offset from the second face of the body (7) by an angle of less than 180°, in particular 135°, 128.5°, 120°, 108°, 90° or 60°.

7. A processing plant according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The first machining tool (4) is mounted on the body (7) with at least one degree of translational freedom and / or rotational freedom, in particular one degree of pivotal freedom, relative to the body (7), preferably about a horizontally oriented axis, and / or The second machining tool (5) is mounted on the main body (7) with at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom relative to the main body (7), preferably about a vertically oriented axis, in particular with one pivoting degree of freedom.

8. A processing plant according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The first processing tool (4) is mounted on a first processing head (11), which is mounted on the main body (7), and / or the second processing tool (5) is mounted on a second processing head (12), which is mounted on the main body (7).

9. A processing plant according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The invention comprises at least one, in particular motorized, drive device, which is assigned to the main body (7) and is configured to generate a drive force for moving the main body (7), in particular from a first processing position to at least one second processing position different from the first processing position and / or to a processing tool replacement position.

10. Processing plant according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The first machining tool (4) is or comprises a turning tool, a drilling tool or a milling tool, and the second machining tool (5) is or comprises an optionally profiled side milling tool.

11. A machining centre (2) for machining a workpiece (3), comprising at least one machining device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

12. The machining center according to claim 11, characterized in that The invention comprises at least one magazine-shaped or cassette-shaped receiving device (20), which is particularly arranged or formed in the area of ​​one end of the processing axis of the processing center (2) and comprises at least one receiving space (19) for receiving one or more processing tools (4, 5) that can be installed or will be installed on the side mounting device (6) of the processing device.

13. The machining center according to claim 12, characterized in that: The processing device side body (7) is movable to a processing tool replacement position, in which the processing device side body is moved relative to the receiving device (20) so that at least one processing tool (4, 5) mounted on the processing device side body and / or a processing head (11, 12) mounted on the processing device side body, in particular together with the processing tool (4, 5) connected to the processing head, can be transferred into the receiving device side receiving space (19), and / or In the processing tool replacement position, the processing device side body moves relative to the receiving device (20) so that at least one processing tool (4, 5) received in the receiving space (19) on the or another receiving device side and / or a processing head (11, 12) received in the receiving space on the receiving device side, in particular together with the processing tool (4, 5) connected to the processing head, can be transferred to the body (7).

14. The machining center according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that The receiving device (20) can be separated from the processing space (23) of the processing center (2) by a separating device (22), and the separating device includes at least one separating element (21), which is installed so as to be particularly movable between an open position and a closed position, in which the receiving device (20) can be entered from the processing space (23) of the processing center (2) and the processing space (23) of the processing center (2) can be entered from the receiving device (20), and in which the receiving device (20) cannot be entered from the processing space (23) of the processing center (2) or the processing space (23) of the processing center (2) cannot be entered from the receiving device (20).

15. A method for machining a workpiece (3), characterized in that The method is carried out using a machining device (1) according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 10 or a machining center (2) according to any of claims 11 to 14.

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