Abstract: A machine spindle includes a casing and a drawbar assembly disposed in the casing for clamping a tool in place. The drawbar assembly includes a front drawbar having a tool clamp, and a rear drawbar movable rearwardly under a spring force for pulling the front drawbar rearwardly to activate the clamp. A rearward force from the rear drawbar is transmitted to the front drawbar by a wedge arrangement that includes multiple pairs of wedges that have cooperative sliding surfaces that make surface contact (as opposed to line contact) with one another. The cooperative sliding surfaces are configured to provide an amplified rearward force against the front drawbar during a final stage of clamping.

Abstract: A milling tool holder having a spindle with a tapered opening and a tool holder having a tapered shank that fits into the spindle opening. The narrow end of the shank has a split collar. The spindle is joined to the tool holder by inserting the shank into the tapered opening and drawing the two components together using a differential screw. When the differential screw is turned in one direction, the two components are drawn together, and when turned in the opposite direction, the two components are separated. As the shank bottoms in the tapered opening, an annular enlargement on the differential screw expands the split collar of the shank to tightly seat the shank in the spindle.

Abstract: A milling tool holder axially having a shank with a tapered female opening, and a tool holder having a tapered male end that fits into the female opening. The narrow end of the male end has a bore. A plug having a threaded opening is inserted in the bore in the tool holder to align the threaded opening to receive the threaded end of a draw screw. The draw screw is turned to draw the tool holder and the shank together. When the draw screw is turned in one direction, the two components are drawn together, and when turned in the opposite direction the two components may be separated. A camming plug in the narrow end of the tool holder expands the outer surface of the tool holder to wedge the male end in the female opening.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a housing slidably supported on a table, a moving device may be used to move the housing up and down relative to the table, a tubular shaft is rotatably received within the housing and includes a bore to receive a chuck device which may couple a tool member to the tubular shaft. A rotating device may be used for rotating the tubular shaft relative to the housing, with such as an interaction between a stator and a rotor. The tubular shaft is rotatably received within the housing, and may be smoothly rotated or driven by the rotating device without generating shocks or vibrations.

Abstract: A tool holster resiliently engages with a tool upon its insertion with the holster. Positive retention is obtained by rotating a threaded shaft to advance a cam to rotate levers to engage the tool. The lever arms are split to allow a degree of misalignment. Springs bias the arms towards engagement of the tool. This provides an initial resilient entrapment of the tool. Advancement of the threaded shaft causes the cam to close-up the misalignment in the lever arm portions until your removable retention of the total is cheap, a “hard dock”. This final positive retention may contain a small amount of sprung resilience to allow for some overload protection of the mechanism and tool due to an external disturbance (example robot runaway) before rigid retention is engaged.

Abstract: A spindle for machining at high rotational speeds, includes a tool-holding taper collet with radial slits that is kept closed to clamp a tool by pressing it axially against a seat of complementary shape by the reaction force of precompressed elastic elements interposed between the tool-holding collet and the body of the spindle, and is opened by moving it axially away from the seat by applying an axial force to it to further compress the precompressed elastic elements. In the spindle the elastic means are a sleeve of elastic material housed coaxially between the inside wall of a cavity formed in the body of the spindle and a shaped collar of epoxy resin applied coaxially around the outer surface of the free end of the tool-holding collet.

Abstract: A clamping device for releasibly fixing one first machine part containing a cone-shape drilled shank to a second machine part containing a female bore. The clamping device comprises an axially movable clamping sleeve inside the second machine part and several clamping claws assigned to the clamping sleeve that are radially movable through axial movement of the clamping sleeve and that have a clamping surface so as to position the clamping claws against a cone-shaped inner surface of the cone-shaped drilled shank. In order to create an easily mountable and inexpensive additional fixing mechanism by means of which the first machine part can be secured in a simple and reliable manner even if the clamping elements have been released, a split taper socket with radially resilient clamping segments is disposed in the second machine part, enabling frictionally engaged fixing of the first machine part.

Abstract: The invention, relating to an internal, active, compensatory and method and device for the rotational main-shaft of a cutting tool with axial bias-and-swing, mainly applies an active technique to a gas-floating main-shaft to thereby control its bias-and-swing. A sensor at the exterior of the main-shaft directly measures the axial bias-and-swing of the cutting tool. Taking the measured data as feedback signals, the cutting point of the cutting tool is maintained at an axial positioning accuracy that is predetermined. Further, the invention is arranged with an electromagnetic controlling module to the mandrel's tail end at the interior of the main-shaft for taking non-contacting magnetic force to finely tune the axial position of the mandrel, such that an active compensatory function of the axial position of the cutting point of a cutting tool in action is achieved.

Abstract: A machine spindle includes a rotatable casing in which a clamping device is mounted. The clamping device includes a drawbar for securing a cutting tool. The drawbar is axially displaced by a gas spring which includes a chamber in which a lubricant-containing gas medium is confined. A piston includes a head slidable within a cylindrical upper portion of the chamber, and a rod extending through a lower portion of the chamber and connected to the drawbar. The lower portion of the chamber is non-cylindrical and widens upwardly to promote the upward travel of lubricant toward the piston and upper seals under the effects of centrifugal force during rotation of the spindle.

Abstract: A spindle assembly for a machine tool wherein a rear end portion of the spindle is structured to allow the spindle to be operated at higher speeds, thereby enhancing precision. The spindle assembly includes a spindle mounted within a spindle housing able to undergo rotation by a rotor and bearings. A collet directly secures and releases a tool inside the spindle. A draw bar, one end of which is connected to the collet through a sleeve within the spindle, operates the collet. A piston and cylinder connected to the draw bar moves the draw bar in forward and reverse directions. A rotary joint supplies cutting oil to the spindle. An adapting arrangement connects a rear end of the draw bar and the rotary joint to allow forward and reverse movement with respect to the spindle.

Abstract: A high-speed spindle unit for milling and drilling machines. The spindle unit has a spindle housing on the front end portion of which a terminating ring detachably mounted and a rotationally driven tool spindle which is supported in at least a front roller bearing inside the spindle housing, a ring nut being attached to the front end portion of said spindle. Between the terminating ring and the ring nut a pre-dimensioned ring-shaped gap extending in the radial direction is formed, the gap width of the gap being decreasable to zero with increasing axial load acting on the spindle.

Abstract: An extended tool holder for holding a cutting tool and receivable within a standard tool holder is provided. The extended tool holder comprises a body having a shank portion and a collet-receiving portion with an aperture extending through the body. A collet is receivable within the collet-receiving portion of the hollow body with the collet having a plurality of fingers closable about at least a portion of the cutting tool. A draw bolt is receivable within the shank portion of the hollow body and connected to the collet for urging the collet into collet receiving portion of the body wherein upon the collet entering the collet receiving portion, the fingers close about the cutting tool.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a machining apparatus including a work piece holder having an adapter body with an axial bore and a translating portion located within the axial bore of the adapter body. The translating portion has a proximal end for coupling with a retention knob collet of a spindle and a distal end for attaching to a collet. The work piece holder includes a retaining piece coupling the adapter body and the translating portion allowing the translating portion to move axially within the adapter body. The apparatus facilitates a rotating spindle grasping and rotating a work piece to be brought into contact with a processing tool held stationary on a work table. The present invention also includes a fixture block for attaching milling tools and other devices to a work table and a method of operating a milling machine utilizing the fixture block and work piece holder.

Abstract: A spindle assembly for a component pick and place machine includes a housing containing a spindle for movement therein along a longitudinal axis of the spindle; the housing accommodating a valve for controlling the flow of air to an inner bore of the spindle; the inner bore of the spindle having an opening at one end for communicating the flow of air for picking and placing the components; and the flow of air from the valve to the inner bore of the spindle is internal to the housing through passageways.

Abstract: A HSK spindle tension testing kit for measuring the force exerted by the drawbar assembly on the spindle on a CNC machine. The kit includes an upper frame member, a clevis, a pressure jack, a guide piece, a grip-housing, and a transfer rod. The guide piece is aligned over the grip-housing which is placed inside the front cavity on a HSK spindle. During operation, the drawbar assembly engages the grip housing. The transfer rod is threadingly connected at one end to the grip-housing, extends through the guide piece and connects to the shank on the upper frame member to hold the pieces together. During use, the pressure jack and clevis are then used to apply a pulling force on the transfer rod and to test the amount of force exerted by the drawbar assembly on the grip-housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting a first machine part when a second machine part is subjected to force, the second machine part being mounted on the first machine part or being accommodated therein, in particular device for supporting a shaft (1) having a tension rod (2), which can be displaced in the axial direction, when the tension rod (2) is subjected to force, for example for changing parts of tools mounted on the shaft in automatic processing machines, a first adjustable component being provided for introducing a counterforce into the first machine part for the purpose of supporting the first machine part in a stable position, and a second adjustable component being provided for subjecting the second machine part to force.

Abstract: Proposed is a connecting point between two tool parts with a device, comprising an elastic element, for effecting a defined angular position of rotation between the tool parts. Said connecting point is characterized in that the elastic element (23) in a first area (43) is clamped to the first tool part (3) in such a manner that in connecting the tool parts (3, 7) a second area (25) projects into the path of motion of the second tool part (7) so that it is deflected by said tool part and is deformed reversibly.

Abstract: A chuck actuator has a hollow housing having a chamber and having a front end and a rear end. A ring in the chamber forms with the front end thereof a front compartment and a piston in the chamber between the ring and the rear end forms an intermediate compartment with the ring and a rear compartment with the rear end. A stem on the piston projecting forward through the ring and through the intermediate and front compartments is adapted to engage and open a chuck and is formed with a region of enlarged diameter. The piston is shiftable between a rear position with the enlarged-diameter region offset rearward from the ring and with the stem forming with the ring an axially extending passage between the front and intermediate compartments and a front position with the enlarged-diameter portion fitting snugly in the ring and substantially closing the passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device for a tool or a workpiece tensioning jack in a machine tool spindle. The actuating device includes a pressure piston which is arranged inside a housing for actuating the tool or workpiece tensioning jack. In order to provide a compact, space-saving actuating device enabling leakage fluid to be drained off in a simple manner, several interspaced continuous bores are arranged concentrically around a center axis in a side wall of the housing. Pressure plungers which are axially displaceable with the aid of the pressure piston are disposed therein and the housing contains at least one leakage channel with a section extending between the pressure plungers in a radially outer direction.

Abstract: A tool part is held by a clamping mechanism which includes an axially-movable drawbar operably connected to a clamping unit for moving the clamping unit into and out of clamping relationship with the tool part. The drawbar is biased by a spring in the form of compressible gaseous medium for moving the clamping unit into clamping relationship with the tool part.

Abstract: A machine spindle includes a rotatable casing in which a clamping device is mounted. The clamping device includes a drawbar for securing a cutting tool. The drawbar is axially displaced by a gas spring which includes a chamber in which a lubricant-containing gas medium is confined. A piston includes a head slidable within a cylindrical upper portion of the chamber, and a rod extending through a lower portion of the chamber and connected to the drawbar. The lower portion of the chamber is non-cylindrical and widens upwardly to promote the upward travel of lubricant toward the piston and upper seals under the effects of centrifugal force during rotation of the spindle.

Abstract: A column (4) is provided with a hanging jig (holding mechanism) (50) for holding an unclamping apparatus (30) and a spindle head (15) is made to be able to move in an up and down direction by itself by removing a bolt (43) in a state of hanging to hold the unclamping apparatus (30) by the hanging jig (50).

Abstract: A spindle assembly for a machine tool includes a hollow spindle body, a pull rod movable within the spindle body, and a cutter inserted into the spindle body. An insert rod is connected removably to the cutter by an adapter, and is inserted into the spindle body. A chuck unit is disposed within the spindle body, and is retained on the pull rod so as to move with the pull rod. Each of the paw members is formed with an inward flange that is turnable to engage an outward flange on an end of the insert rod when the pull rod is moved within the spindle body, thereby locking the cutter on the spindle body.

Abstract: A clamping chuck having a central receptacle and a disk arranged around the receptacle and which may be moved from a clamping position, whereby a draw bar inserted into the receptacle is clamped, to a releasing position wherein a draw bar is released from being clamped. The disk has a locking mechanism including a plurality of locking elements which are equally spaced in a circumferential direction. The draw bar is coupled to a brake such that the braking force of the brake is proportional to a pull on the draw bar. Thus, a high axial load on the draw bar causes a high braking force and a low load results in a low braking force.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for aligning a clamping unit and a toolholder to facilitate proper positioning of a cutting tool with respect to a workpiece.

Abstract: A chuck unit for automatic machine tools perform both power tasks and high speed finishing of pieces with lubricant/coolant fluid flowing through a chuck shaft. The chuck unit includes a support on which a first chuck for a tool is mounted and driven by a motor. A second chuck is mounted inside the first chuck and is driven by the same or a second independent motor. A set of springs acts against a shaft with an attached gripper, to close the gripper in order to clamp the tool. The unit can therefore receive different types of tools and perform different tasks, eliminating the need to use different machines for different tasks. The pull of the power tool on upstream mechanical parts is discharged against the support structure of the first chuck.

Abstract: A high-speed spindle unit for milling and drilling machines. The spindle unit has a spindle housing on the front end portion of which a terminating ring detachably mounted and a rotationally driven tool spindle which is supported in at least a front roller bearing inside the spindle housing, a ring nut being attached to the front end portion of said spindle. Between the terminating ring and the ring nut a pre-dimensioned ring-shaped gap extending in the radial direction is formed, the gap width of the gap being decreasable to zero with increasing axial load acting on the spindle.

Abstract: A collet chuck for holding a mounting collar of an object—tool or workpiece—to be rotated has a chuck body centered on and rotatable about an axis and formed with a forwardly open socket shaped to receive the collar. A plurality of jaws in the socket have front ends engageable inside the collar in the socket and rear ends. The jaws are angularly spaced and defining axially extending and radially inwardly open slots. A setting sleeve has a front cam surface engageable with inner faces of the front ends of the jaws so that the sleeve can cam out the front ends to lock the jaws to the collar in the socket. The sleeve is formed with radially outwardly projecting and axially extending ribs each received in a respective one of the slots.

Abstract: A collet chuck for holding a mounting collar of an object to be rotated has a chuck body centered on and rotatable about an axis and formed with an axially forwardly open socket shaped to receive the collar. A plurality of jaws in the socket have front ends engageable inside the collar in the socket and each formed with a radially inwardly directed planar front face. A setting sleeve has a front cam surface formed with respective planar radially outwardly directed front facets engageable with the front faces of the jaws so that the sleeve can cam out the front ends to lock the jaws to the collar in the socket.

Abstract: Arrangement for a tool spindle equipped with a rotor (22) of an electric driving motor (32). It is distinguished in that the rotating part (1, 3) of the tool spindle is accommodated in a unit (4) that is stationary in relation to the rotating part, that the rotating part (1, 3) has at least one axial channel (12a, 12b or 12d) extending to the area for the rotor (22) for leading cooling fluid to the area (20a, 26), that the stationary unit (4) is provided with an inlet (16, 14 or 25) for leading cooling fluid to the channel (12a, 12b or 12d), that a gap sealing is arranged on either side of the inlet (16, 14, 25) between the stationary unit (4) and the rotating part (1, 3) and forms a dynamic bearing during the rotation of this, and that a channel is arranged to lead away the coolant fluid.

Abstract: A tool holder unclamp mechanism for a milling machine eliminates compressive forces upon the coolant seals conventionally installed in integral tool and workpiece coolant systems for such machines. The present mechanism is particularly well adapted for installation in Haas and similar milling machines, and comprises a conventional Deublin union modified for installation atop the drawbar actuating piston of the machine, with the drawbar actuating mechanism imparting its forces peripherally around the concentric Deublin union. The Deublin union includes an internal coolant bypass, thereby eliminating coolant leakage past the conventional seal location and into the spindle bearings. As the carbide coolant seals between non-rotating and rotating components are contained within the Deublin union, no impact forces are imparted to those seals during tool change operations when the present invention is installed in the machine, thereby greatly prolonging seal life and reducing seal and spindle bearing replacement.

Abstract: A spindle tension testing kit designed to allow mill operators to quickly and easily determine the gripping or holding force of the coupler and drawbar assembly on a spindle against the tool holder used with a milling or other machine using this method of tool retention. In one embodiment, the kit includes a tool holder, an upper frame member, a transfer rod, a clevis member, and a modified pull stud, and a hydraulic piston. The upper frame member threadingly connects to the transfer rod that is longitudinally extended into the central bore formed in the tool holder. The frame member includes a central opening with a lower horizontal member designed to receive a clevis member. The clevis member is a U-shaped member disposed in an inverted, longitudinally aligned position over the lower horizontal member on the frame member so that its legs are adjacent to the top surface of the tool holder when assembled.

Abstract: A tool holder unclamp mechanism for a milling machine eliminates compressive forces upon the coolant seals conventionally installed in integral tool and workpiece coolant systems for such machines. The present mechanism is particularly well adapted for installation in Haas and similar milling machines, and comprises a conventional Deublin union modified for installation atop the drawbar actuating piston of the machine, with the drawbar actuating mechanism imparting its forces peripherally around the concentric Deublin union. The Deublin union includes an internal coolant bypass, thereby eliminating coolant leakage past the conventional seal location and into the spindle bearings. As the carbide coolant seals between non-rotating and rotating components are contained within the Deublin union, no impact forces are imparted to those seals during tool change operations when the present invention is installed in the machine, thereby greatly prolonging seal life and reducing seal and spindle bearing replacement.

Abstract: A cutter holder comprises a coupling shaft, a driving shaft inserted into the coupling shaft, the driving shaft having toothed rails respectively engaged into corresponding radial slots of the coupling shaft, a driving nut mounted on the coupling shaft and meshed with the toothed rails of the driving shaft for enabling the driving shaft to be moved axially upon rotary motion of the driving nut; a retainer ring mounted on the coupling shaft and disposed in contact with the driving nut at one side, the retainer ring having a plurality of spring leaves radially arranged around the periphery thereof, a driving ring mounted around the coupling shaft and press-fitted onto the driving nut, the driving ring having retaining grooves for the positioning of the spring leaves of the retainer ring, and a chuck fastened to one end of the coupling shaft and adapted to hold down a cutter.

Abstract: Arrangement for delivering coolant fluid to the rotating part (1,3) of a tool spindle intended to support a tool at one end. It is distinguished in that the end of the rotating part (1,3) that is opposite the tool is accommodated in a unit (4) that is stationary in relation to the rotating part (1,3), that the rotating part has an axial bore (6) of the rotating part (1,3), that a gap sealing separates the rotating part (1,3) from the stationary unit (4) adjacent to the inlet thereby forming a dynamic bearing during the rotation of the rotating part due to leakage of the coolant fluid through the gap sealing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device for a tool or a workpiece tensioning jack in a machine tool spindle. The actuating device includes a pressure piston which is arranged inside a housing for actuating the tool or workpiece tensioning jack. In order to provide a compact, space-saving actuating device enabling leakage fluid to be drained off in a simple manner, several interspaced continuous bores are arranged concentrically around a center axis in a side wall of the housing. Pressure plungers which are axially displaceable with the aid of the pressure piston are disposed therein and the housing contains at least one leakage channel with a section extending between the pressure plungers in a radially outer direction.

Abstract: A spindle (10) is arranged in a machine tool, said spindle (10) having an axis (46), a receptacle arranged in the axis (46) and provided for receiving a shaft of a tool holder (14), and a clamping mechanism for axial fixation of the shaft in the receptacle, the clamping mechanism comprising an axially movable clamping arbor (18) with a circumference, at least one segment (60) arranged at said circumference and having at least a first and a second radial operation position, whereby said at least one segment (60) fixes said shaft positively in said receptacle, when being in the first radial operation position, first guiding means acting between the clamping arbor (18) and the at least one segment (60) such that upon axial movement of the clamping arbor (18) the at least one segment (60) is radially transferred between said first and second radial operation positions, and second guiding means arranged for holding said at least one segment (60) in the defined way when being in said second radial operation positio

Abstract: A spindle tension testing kit designed to allow mill operators to quickly and easily determine the gripping or holding force of the coupler and drawbar assembly on a spindle against the tool holder used with a milling or other machine using this method of tool retention. In one embodiment, the kit includes a tool holder, an upper frame member, a transfer rod, a clevis member, and a modified pull stud, and a hydraulic piston. The upper frame member threadingly connects to the transfer rod that is longitudinally extended into the central bore formed in the tool holder. The frame member includes a central opening with a lower horizontal member designed to receive a clevis member. The clevis member is a U-shaped member disposed in an inverted, longitudinally aligned position over the lower horizontal member on the frame member so that its legs are adjacent to the top surface of the tool holder when assembled.

Abstract: A spindle device for machine tools that can eliminate the need for laborious air bleeding work and labor-demanding fitting/removing work for maintenance. The spindle device for machine tools includes a drawbar that is axially movably inserted into an axial hole of a tool spindle body. The drawbar serves to bias a tool in a clamping direction. An unclamping cylinder mechanism is provided in a rear of the tool spindle and serves to move the drawbar in an unclamping direction. The unclamping cylinder mechanism has a cylinder block fixed to a rear end wall of the tool spindle body and includes a plurality of bolts. A relay oil passage allows a hydraulic passage in the tool spindle body and a hydraulic passage in the cylinder block to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A lubricant supply apparatus 1 includes a tank holder portion 3 and a lubricant tank portion 2. In case where a tool holder clamp device 62 provided on a spindle shaft 61 pushes against an abutting member 35 disposed in the lubricant supply apparatus 1, lubricant filled in a pressure chamber 11 formed in the lubricant supply apparatus 1 can be jetted out from injection holes 39, —formed in the abutting member 35. The thus jetted-out lubricant is supplied to the tool holder clamp device 62.

Abstract: An instantaneous clamping/unclamping mechanism for a CNC machine tools is provided. The two stage procedure tool separating function includes an oil cylinder with a piston rod passing through its inner part and engaged with a first piston for tool separating therein and a second piston for tool presetting installed at the bottom of the first piston and formed in slidable relation with the piston rod. The space in the oil cylinder is therefore separated by the two pistons into upper, middle and lower three oil flowing chambers. Further, an adjusting screw is provided at the bottom of the piston rod and is connected with the tool pot. Two mechanism valves are provided for controlling the direction of oil flow for operating the piston rod to perform two stage procedures of tool separation. The position of the two valves is controlled by a valve position changeover mechanism.

Abstract: A tool or workpiece having a mounting collar centered on an axis and for internally with an axially directed shoulder is mounted on a bolder having a drive sleeve also centered on an axis and fitted coaxially over the collar and a plurality of angularly spaced jaws in the sleeve having axially outer ends each formed with a rearwardly directed face. The jaws are displaceable radially between an outer locking position with their faces bearing axially inward on the shoulder and an inner freeing position with their faces out of engagement with the collar. An axially displaceable actuating member in the sleeve moves the jaws between their inner and outer positions. Axially extending retaining fingers each have a rear end secured in the sleeve and a front end with a rearwardly directed face.

Abstract: Tool spindle with a moveable pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching a toot at the axle of the spindle. The end (10) of the pulling rod (3) that is opposite to the tool extends into a unit (4) that accommodates the end of the pulling rod and that is stationary in relation to the rotating pulling rod, in which there is a spool (9) surrounding the pulling rod (3) for sensing the axial position of this in the spindle axle (1), the pulling rod is provided with an axial, central hole (6) for leading a coolant agent under pressure to the bit of the tool, whereby the coolant is supplied to the bore (6) of the pulling rod (3) via the stationary unit, that the pulling rod (3) is provided with a piston (11) accommodated in a cylinder chamber (13).

Abstract: Arrangement for a tool spindle with a pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching a tool at the spindle of the tool whereby the end of the pulling rod (3) that is opposite to the tool is accommodated in a stationary unit (4), the rotating part (1, 3) is provided with a piston (11) movably displaceable in a cylinder chamber (13) arranged in the spindle axle (1), the pulling rod (3) has at least one first axial bore (12a) opening into the cylinder chamber on one side of the piston (11) and at least one second (12b) axial bore opening into the cylinder chamber on the other side of the piston (11), the stationary unit (4) is provided with an inlet (16) in communication with the first bore (12a) and an inlet (14) in communication with the second bore (12 b).

Abstract: Supply unit for a tool spindle wholly or partially equipped with a moveable pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching the tool with a fluid supply system for displacing the pulling rod (3), with a fluid supply system for cooling a rotor (22) of a driving source supported on the spindle axle for driving the spindle axle, a fluid supply system for cooling the tool, and a gas supply system for blocking fluid leakage in gaps between parts that move in relation to one another. The supply unit includes, for one or more of the said systems, at least one sensor that senses if a malfunction exists in the fluid and/or gas supply system, and, for one or more of the said systems, an accumulator (704, 164, 243) that from indicated malfunction signals obtained from one or more sensors feeds into the system or systems complementary and replacement fluid respectively gas to the tool spindle at the same time as the sensor or sensors deactivate the driving source of the spindle axle.

Abstract: Tool spindle with a moveable pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching a tool at the axle of the spindle. The end (10) of the pulling rod (3) that is opposite to the tool extends into a unit (4) that accommodates the end of the pulling rod and that is stationary in relation to the rotation of the pulling rod, that the pulling rod (3) is provided with a piston (11) accommodated in a cylinder chamber (13) arranged in the spindle axle (1) and having at least a first (12b) and a second (12a) axial bore of which the first bore (12b) opens in the cylinder chamber (13) on one side of the piston (11) and the second bore (12a) opens in the cylinder chamber (13) on the other side of the piston (11).

Abstract: Arrangement for a tool spindle with a moveable pulling rod (3) axially displaceable in the spindle axle (1) for firmly attaching the tool. The pulling rod is surrounded by at least one spool (9) that is stationary in relation to the axial displacement of the pulling rod (3) which gives a specific current flow that differs depending on the axial position of the pulling rod (3) in the spool (9), whereby the rotating part (1, 3) of the tool spindle in the form of the spindle axle (1) or the end part (10) of the pulling rod (3) that projects out from this, is accommodated in a stationary unit (4) that is at the end of the tool spindle opposite to the tool and which has an axial bore (6), that the stationary unit (4) is provided with an inlet for introducing coolant fluid under pressure to the bore (6) and that a gap sealing is arranged between the rotating part (1, 3) and the stationary unit (4) adjacent to the inlet to allow leakage of fluid through the gap sealing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a machine tool which is adapted to detect the end of the service life of a spring of a clamp unit for fixing a tool to a spindle for systematic replacement of the spring. The machine tool comprises a clamp unit (47) for fixing a tool in a taper hole provided in a spindle, and a controlling section (63) for controlling the operation of the clamp unit. The clamp unit (47) includes a holder for holding a holder portion of the tool, a driving rod coupled to the holder, a driver for moving the driving rod along an axis thereof, and a spring for biasing the driving rod in one direction along the axis thereof. The machine tool further comprises a service life end detecting section (11) for counting the number of times of actuation of the clamp unit (47) and, when the count of the number reaches a predetermined reference actuation number, judging that the service life of the spring ends.

Abstract: A quill spindle includes a quill assembly within which a spindle assembly is rotationally mounted. The quill assembly includes a coolant flow path, and the spindle assembly includes a plurality of coolant flow paths. The quill assembly flow path and one of the plurality of spindle assembly flow paths provide cooling to bearings that allow the rotation of the spindle assembly within the quill assembly. Another of the plurality of coolant flow paths within the spindle assembly provides cooling flow to a cutting tool installed on an end of the quill spindle.

Abstract: A motion deciding means is provided to decide a motion based on transmitted information which is transmitted from another robot apparatus, so that it is possible to realize a robot apparatus which operates in cooperation with other robot apparatuses regardless of operator's instructions. Thus, such robot apparatuses can constitute a group of robot apparatuses which autonomously move in cooperation.