Tool changing inventions 08/07

20070197361 - Machine tool and a method for changing the tool in a machine tool: In a machine tool comprising at least one tool carrier and at least one moveable workpiece carrier with which one or more workpieces are positionable for machining, a tool can be changed in a simple manner by providing a tool holding device connected to the at least one workpiece carrier.... Agent: Alston & Bird LLP

20070191198 - Apparatus for performing stamping and/or milling, welding and/or bonding operations on large area, three-dimensional plastics parts: An apparatus for sequentially effected performance of stamping and milling, welding and/or bonding operations on large area parts, e.g. fenders for motor vehicles, is described. In accordance with the invention a holder for the plastics parts is stationary. Moreover an underneath tool (16) and an upper tool (17) are provided,... Agent: Striker, Striker & Stenby

20070191199 - Cartridge for machine tool: A cartridge for a machine tool is provided. The cartridge has a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms. Preferably, the two punch-retention arms are spaced apart and at least generally parallel to each other. Likewise, the two die-retention arms preferably are spaced apart and at least generally... Agent: Intellectual Property Group Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

20070184954 - Method and system for loading and unloading a machine tool with tools: The invention relates to a method and system for loading tools (3, 3′) in and unloading them from a machine tool (5), whereby the tools (3, 3′) are removed from a magazine (1), transferred to an intermediate storage (11) and supplied from said intermediate storage (11) to the machine tool... Agent: Dykema Gossett PLLC

20070179033 - Machine tool with work piece handling arrangement: In a machine tool arrangement comprising a machine tool component including a mounting structure for a work piece to be machined by a suitable metal cutting tool, a housing enclosing the machine tool component, a horizontal support beam is disposed above the housing and carries handling equipment for supplying work... Agent: Ronald S. Lombard Patents And Trademarks