Replaceable Rotation Tool Post for Versatile Inclined Machining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machine tools face issues with limited versatility due to integral tool posts that are difficult to replace and detach, leading to inefficient processing, especially when performing tasks far from the rotation hinge, and lack the ability to use various optional tools for specific processing requirements.
Innovation Solution
A machine tool design featuring a separately replaceable rotation tool post that is easily attachable and detachable, allowing rotation with respect to the Y-axis, and includes a fastening member and driving member for independent operation, enabling various processing types, including inclined processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an integral type rotation tool post is used, then the structure is stable, but it is not easy to attach and detach and cannot be replaced
Solution Approach 1:
The tool post is divided into a main body portion and a rotation tool post portion that can be separately attached and detached. The main body portion remains fixed on the machine tool, while the rotation tool post portion can be independently removed and replaced, combining structural stability with operational flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static integral structure to a dynamic modular structure where the rotation tool post portion can be attached and detached as needed. This allows the system to adapt its configuration based on processing requirements while maintaining stability when in use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If processing is performed using a tool far from the hinge, then various processing positions are accessible, but the machining tool is pushed and powerful cutting cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The tool post system is segmented into a stable main body portion that remains fixed on the machine tool and a separate rotation tool post portion. This segmentation allows the main body to provide stable support for powerful cutting operations while the rotation tool post can be positioned at various distances from the hinge to access different processing positions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional modules or optional tools are required for additional processing, then processing versatility is improved, but the related art machine tools cannot use various optional tools
Solution Approach 1:
The main body portion is designed as a universal base that can accommodate various types of rotation tool post portions through standardized attachment mechanisms. This allows different optional tools and processing modules to be used with the same main body, improving versatility without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a rotation tool post is always provided, then inclined processing can be performed, but the processing space is not free when rotation is not required
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows dynamic configuration where the rotation tool post portion can be attached when inclined processing is needed and detached when it is not required. This transforms the processing space from permanently occupied to temporarily used only when the specific function is needed, improving space utilization while maintaining capability availability.
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AI summary
A machine tool having a separately replaceable tool post is provided. The machine tool includes supports that are facing each other with an axis line of a main axis in an axial direction therebetween; a rotation tool post detachably connected on one of the supports and rotatable with respect to a first direction perpendicular to the axis line; a fastening member detachably connecting the rotation tool post on the one of the supports, wherein the rotation tool post includes: a rotation unit configured to rotate in the first direction on the one of the supports; an upper fastening unit at an upper portion of the rotation unit, and detachably fastened to the one of the supports; and a lower fastening unit at a lower portion of the rotation unit, and detachably fastened to the one of the supports so that the rotation unit is rotatable.