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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1986
Filed:
Aug. 03, 1983
Applicant:
Inventor:
Benno I Bonga, Crans, CH;
Assignee:
Ateliere des Charmilles, S.A., Geneva, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
29 2 / ; 29568 ; 219 / ; 408 35 ;
Abstract
A tool changer for an EDM apparatus provided with a reciprocable machining head having a tool holder mounted on the end of the machining head. The tool changer comprises a rotatable indexable turret supporting a plurality of electrode tools each integrally provided with a support member for attachment of the electrode tool/support member assembly to the turret. Successive machining operations are effected by the machining head carrying an appropriate electrode tool, and at the end of each machining operation the electrode tool/support member assembly is attached to the turret.