Automatic dog exchange device for cylindrical grinders

Cylindrical grinders have lagged behind in automation among machine tools. The main obstacles have been the demand for high-precision machining in the μm range, for which measurement has been a major bottleneck, and the lack of an Automatic dog exchange device. Various methods have been proposed to solve this problem. Matsumoto Machine proposes a measuring hand that can measure multiple points and a Automatic dog
exchange device.
Here is a proposal for an Automatic dog exchange device. By changing attachments, workpieces of Φ10 to Φ50 mm can be changed up to 8 times during the night, unmanned.