This study developed an auto tool change system of the SMA-based tool clamping device for applications of micro-machine tools. This paper first introduces clamping/unclamping mechanisms of the auto tool change system and its basic configuration. In ...
This study developed an auto tool change system of the SMA-based tool clamping device for applications of micro-machine tools. This paper first introduces clamping/unclamping mechanisms of the auto tool change system and its basic configuration. In addition, it shows experimental results of times needed for clamping/unclamping operations of a prototype of the auto tool change system. The average values were estimated to 7.2(s) and 2.6(s) respectively. These results confirm that the auto tool change system is feasible.