Adapter aggregate

Another name for tool changing aggregates of CNC machining centres.

Some manufacturers use the term 'adapter aggregate' to differentiate special exchangeable units with interface for pneumatic and/or electronic from standard tool changing aggregates.

Occasionally you will find this term for optional (sometimes retrofittable) units, which are fixely installed in the aggregates support, e.g. drilling block, grooving saw etc.

Rarely this term is used for tool clamping systems in general which have an additional adapter for clamping of tools, for example an arbor.

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Wechselaggregat für die Kantennachbearbeitung
Fräserdorn mit Werkzeugschnittstelle ISO40
Aggregateschnittstelle mit Elektronik- und Pneumatikversorgung
HOMAG, 2001
... und die passende Schnittstelle am Aggregat
HOMAG, 2002
Optionale horizontale Bohrgetriebe