As a woodworking manufacturer, CNC tool forks, toolholders, router bits, and foam mill bit cutters should be placed on a system while the CNC router is working. We bring it into a “tool magazine” conception. ATC CNC router has an independent tool magazine with different tool bits, The tool magazine can automatically change the required tools by CNC meanwhile you do not need to stop work during processing. There is no doubt that it has improved the processing quality and processing efficiency, this kind of ATC (automatic tool change) tool magazine lets CNC wood router finish a series of cutting, hollowing, grooving, punching, milling grooves, milling planes, and other different processing needs easily.

In this article, we'll introduce the differences between the disk (circle) type tool magazine and linear type tool magazine (direct-row tool change, straight-line tool change machining center).

1. Position& quantities of linear type tool magazine:

Firstly, the line type tool magazine can be placed behind the bed. The feature is cost-effective and can meet a variety of processing requirements for complex workpieces. 

You can also put a tool magazine can also be placed under the gantry. The machine does not need to go to the back of the bed to change tools, so the tool change speed is faster the wear on the guide rail can be reduced, and the service life of the machine is relatively longer. 

The number of tool forks in the in-line tool magazine can be customized according to the user's needs. Obviously, putting it under the gantry makes like more reasonable to place it under the gantry, because the tool is changed like this The speed is fast, the wear of the guide rail is small, and it saves time. 

Position& quantities of Disk( Circle) Type Tool Magazine:

the Circle magazine can be placed next to the spindle. The number of tool bits should be guaranteed to be within 20 tools. If the number of tools exceeds 20, the weight of the cutter head will increase, which will affect the bearing capacity of the Z-axis and the gantry, especially the Z-axis screw and the guide rail slider.

If you put the Disc( Circle) Type Tool magazine on the side of the gantry. It is not limited by the number of tools and has better stability. Disc ( Circle) Type Tool Magazine: It has a faster changing tool speed.

2. Price: 

Most of the disk-type tool magazines use the imported system and drive motor from Taiwan, and the price is high. Meanwhile, the linear type tool magazine uses the low cost system and motor, which is economical and practical. It can hold 12 tools. 

3. Working performance

The linear type tool magazine has relatively low configuration requirements, so it is more easily to happen various truble, Normally, the linear type tool magazine can hold 12 tools. Therefore, if exceeds 12 tools, we suggest using disc automatic tool changer.

4. System differences

The control system model used by the Disk Tool magazine is higher than that of the Linear Tool magazine. Because it is a servo tool magazine, the speed is more accurate and extremely fast.

No matter which kind of tool magazine you need, the various tool forks, various tool holder, various router bits, and various foam bit cutters are necessary. RicoCNC can help your one-stop shop for woodworking spare parts. We’ll be always here to wait for you. Thanks.

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