Tool Changers for CNC Routers
Racks with 6 or 10 positions for SK20 and SK30, a carousel with 8 positions, spindles with tool change and tool length sensors.
Tool changers for CNC gantry routers
An automatic tool change has two parts: the tool magazine that holds the tools, and a spindle that releases and clamps the tool together with its tool holder. Both must use the same holder, i.e. SK20 with SK20 or SK30 with SK30. The control must also support tool changes.
Tool magazines: rack or carousel
- Rack for SK20 with 6 or 10 positions, the 6-position rack also with housing
- Rack for SK30 with 6 or 10 positions, each also with housing
- Carousel with 8 positions, extendable, with cover, for mounting on the gantry
Milling spindles with tool changer
For automatic changes the machine needs a spindle with tool change. Here you will find the BZT HF tool change spindles with 3.5 and 7.0 kW and SK30 holder, plus Elte HF spindles with SK20, SK30 and ISO10 holders. The Elte models are also listed under Elte tool changers, Hiteco spindles with HSK and SK30 holders under HF spindles.
Measuring tool length
After every change the control needs the length of the new tool. A tool length sensor does this: as a probe with micro switch, with a 19 mm probe head in NPN or PNP design, for 5 V or digital for 24 V. The sensors are also listed under tool length sensors.
Whether and how a tool changer can be retrofitted to your machine depends on machine, spindle and control. Send us the machine type and year of manufacture and we will check.