Sanjet International Co., Ltd.

SDKI series high-speed variable-frequency tool magazine, auto tool changers and systems for machining centers

Founded in 2002 as a developer and manufacturer of auto tool changers and tool magazines for CNC machining centers, Sanjet International Co., Ltd. has released its latest SDKI series high-speed variable-frequency tool magazine.

Compared to competing models that mostly utilize conventional brakes as part of transmission systems that tend to break down due to worn linings after extended use, Sanjet's SDKI tool magazine is built with a unique electrical circuit consisting of a variable-frequency drive to control speed of the disc or tool changer motor. The design helps the tool magazine achieve more precision tool positioning through electronic braking provided by the drive without brakes, therefore addressing most problems caused by brake operation, and allowing operators to better handle complicated processing that needs longer time to complete with Sanjet's SDKI.

Moreover, SDKI, coupled with Sanjet's high-speed auto tool changer system that adopts an absolute encoder, enables end-users to easily program a PLC Ladder, and shortens the tool changing time to 1.2-1.4 seconds depending on tool sizes. Plus, the device is highlighted with stable encoder feedback mostly thanks to the high-precision sensor from German's SICK.

In general, Sanjet emphasizes that SDKI features higher energy efficiency, greater productivity, more simple structural design, more effective protection of the tool spindle from impact caused by a moving tool changer arm, and easier maintenance, to meet growing industrial trends for increasingly diverse processes during production. Having been well received by customers at home and abroad, the tool magazine is suitable for almost all existing machining center models on market, and compatible with controllers from Pcbase, Fargo, Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, etc.. (SC)