MACHINE TOOL
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DMG MORI CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-01-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-10
AI Technical Summary
In machine tools, when multiple tools of the same type are attached to different holders, the selection of unusable tools during tool change can lead to incomplete machining operations, especially when the number of unusable tools exceeds the number of usable tools on one type of holder, causing interruptions in machining processes.
The machine tool system intelligently manages tool changes by prioritizing the attachment of usable tools over unusable tools, ensuring that even when multiple tools of the same type are distributed unevenly across holders, the tool changing unit attaches unusable tools to the majority-side holders, maintaining continuous machining operations.
This approach allows for seamless continuation of machining tasks by ensuring that only usable tools are selected for attachment, preventing interruptions and maintaining operational efficiency.