Tool Changers

MAG Fadal builds machines with two styles of tool changers: Umbrella Style Automatic Tool Changer or Dual Arm Tool Changer.

Umbrella Style Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
All MAG Fadal’s umbrella style tool changers feature a motorized system versus a pneumatic system for linear motion. We have noted many times that the quality of air as well as the air pressure at customers’ plants is not consistent. Under these conditions, the set up of a pneumatic linear motion system is difficult and guaranteeing consistent tool change times is not easy.
A motorized system is more effective and does not rely on outside factors for its performance. The 21 position umbrella style automatic tool changer is standard on VMC 3016 FX, VMC 4020 FX, VMC 6030, and on VMC 8030.
As an option MAG Fadal offers a 30-position automatic tool changer for selected models.

Dual Arm Tool Changer (DATC)
MAG Fadal’s high-speed dual arm tool changer features a 1.9 second tool to tool change time by using a synchronous swing motion. It picks up the new tool and old tool simultaneously, making the tool change with one continuous and smooth motion. The dual arm tool changer accommodates 3” diameter tools (if no adjacent tools 4.5” diameter) and 15” length, weighing up to 15 lbs. A patented locking drawbar delivers up to 2,000 lbs of force, holding the tool in place under severe cutting conditions.
The 20 position dual arm tool changer is available as an option on VMC 3016 FX. The 24 position DATC is standard on VMC 4525 and VMC 6535 40 Taper; optional on VMC 4020 FX, VMC 6030, and VMC 8030.