Tool changing inventions 04/07

20070087924 - Processing machine arrangement with robot and a tool magazine: A processing machine arrangement comprises a processing machine with at least one tool spindle and with a tool magazine for offering tools to the processing machine for the machining of a workpiece. A method for the operation of such a processing machine arrangement is also provided. There is a robot... Agent: Flynn Thiel Boutell & Tanis, P.C.

20070087925 - Process for machining in situ the peripheral surface of a rotating part, and apparatus for carrying out said process: Process for machining in situ the peripheral surface (1100) of a rotating part, rotating around an xx′ axis (1), wherein a machining device is used comprising at least one plate (12) fixed to a frame and a tool holder (11) provided with a cutting tool (300), and mounted on the... Agent: Dennison, Schultz & Macdonald

20070078043 - Cover structure of a machine tool: A cover structure of a machine tool with a simple structure which improves work efficiency by minimizing an opening portion. An opening portion is defined in a reverse concave shape at one lateral side of a cover. The opening portion includes two tool passing portions and a turning permission portion... Agent: Burr & Brown

20070078044 - Tool magazine device for vertical machining center: The invention provides a tool magazine device for a vertical machining center having a protective cover for a shank. A tool magazine device 100 disposed in a vertical machining center comprises a chain 120 moved between sprocket wheels 130 and 140, and the chain 120 is equipped with tool holders... Agent: Mark D. Saralino (general) Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP