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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2007
Tsunehiko Yamazaki, Aichi pref., JP;
Naoomi Miyakawa, Aichi pref., JP;
Tsunehiko Yamazaki, Aichi pref., JP;
Naoomi Miyakawa, Aichi pref., JP;
Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, Aichi pref., JP;
Abstract
The invention provides a torch changer with a large capacity for a flying optics-type laser beam machine. A tableof the laser beam machine is fixed, and a laser beam working headmoves in three axial directions. A torch changing unitis disposed on a setup stationdisposed outside the processing area at the end of the table. A torch storing devicestores a large number of torch holderssupported by forks on the outer side of a chain. A torch holder shiftersends out the torch holderpositioned at a shift position towards the torch changing unit, where the torch attached to the working headis changed.