Tool Magazine

Disk Type Tool Magazines: The "Fast-Track" Core for High-Performance Machining

In today’s high-speed manufacturing environment, every second of tool-change cycle time is a direct cost. The HYDEX Disk Type Tool Magazine is purpose-built for CNC machining centers that demand uncompromising stability, extended service life, and ultra-fast tool exchanges. By leveraging optimized cam mechanisms and advanced servo control, we minimize non-cutting time to the absolute limit—empowering your machines to achieve maximum productivity and peak output.

Precision Cam-Driven Technology

Utilizing a high-precision cam segmentation mechanism, the tool change sequence is fluid and impact-free. This protects the spindle taper and significantly extends the lifespan of your tool holders.

The motion paths are dynamically optimized to ensure perfect synchronization between magazine rotation and the changer arm, delivering industry-leading exchange speeds.

Intelligent Drive Options

Offers both inverter and servo motor drive options to achieve flexible tool selection paths and significantly shorter Tool-to-Tool (T-T) times.

Equipped with bidirectional logic tool selection, the system automatically calculates the shortest path to the next tool, drastically improving efficiency for complex machining cycles.

Superior Structural Rigidity

The magazine disk is constructed from lightweight yet high-rigidity materials. This reduces rotational inertia while maintaining structural integrity at high speeds—zero deformation, zero wobble.

A fully enclosed protective structure shields internal components from coolant, chips, and dust, ensuring the long-term reliability of sensors and transmission parts.

The HYDEX Quality Philosoph

True to the HYDEX legacy, all critical transmission components and cam structures are manufactured in-house. We control the tolerances so you can control the quality.

We utilize premium imported bearings in all high-load areas, ensuring that the initial positioning accuracy remains consistent even after millions of cycles.

Chain Type Tool Magazine: High-Capacity Efficiency for Uninterrupted Productivity

Designed for complex workpieces and high-volume tool requirements, the HYDEX HYC Series Chain Type Tool Magazine is the ultimate storage solution for advanced CNC machining centers. By combining intelligent drive technology with an optimized protective structure, the HYC series ensures precise tool selection while maximizing machine uptime and serviceability.

Smart Dual-Speed Drive System

Equipped with a high-performance Pole-Changing Motor, the HYC series supports seamless high/low gear switching and continuous non-stop operation. This allows for lightning-fast tool retrieval over long distances with minimal noise, ensuring a smoother and more efficient production flow.

Total Contamination Shield (Enclosed Back Design)

The rear of the magazine features a fully enclosed architecture, specifically engineered to block coolant spray, metal chips, and dust from entering the internal transmission zone. This robust protection significantly extends the lifespan of critical components and ensures reliability in heavy-duty environments

Front-Accessible Maintenance Architecture

Setting the "Gold Standard" for serviceability, all mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic components are strategically positioned at the front of the magazine. This allows technicians to perform assembly, inspections, or repairs with ease, drastically reducing MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and getting your machine back to work faster.

Umbrella Type Tool Magazine: The Perfect Balance of Compact Design & Extreme Durability

Maximize your machining value within limited spaces. The HYDEX HYU Series Umbrella Type Tool Magazine is the precision solution tailored for high-performance Vertical Machining Centers (VMC). By prioritizing high-rigidity architecture and precision cam mechanisms, we ensure every tool change is fluid and accurate—keeping your machines running stable under the most demanding production cycles.

High-Rigidity Steel Clips

Unlike conventional plastic clips, the HYU series utilizes high-strength steel tool clips. This ensures superior clamping rigidity and wear resistance, maintaining precision over millions of cycles and eliminating the risk of tool-clip fatigue failure.

Precision Cylindrical Cam Mechanism

Driven by a cylindrical cam indexing mechanism, the HYU series achieves micro-level positioning accuracy and exceptional dynamic balance. This results in ultra-smooth tool changes and minimizes vibrations that could affect surface finish.

Sealed Imported Components

We utilize premium imported electronic switches with exclusive sealed protection. This design effectively shields sensors from coolant, metal chips, and debris, ensuring sensitive response and stable control even in harsh environments.

Compact Footprint & Ease of Maintenance

Its compact dimensions allow for flexible machine integration and optimized workshop layouts.

The simplified structure ensures easy assembly and fast maintenance, reducing MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and maximizing machine uptime.

Tapping Type Tool Magazine: Ultra-Lightweight. Lightning Fast. Millisecond Precision.

In the hyper-competitive world of 3C and precision components machining, the tool-change speed of a Tapping Center dictates your production ceiling. The HYDEX HYT Series Tapping Type Tool Magazine utilizes a next-generation lightweight aluminum architecture paired with synchronous cam technology. We deliver more than just speed; our universal drive compatibility and robust environmental protection ensure your machines maintain flawless uptime and smart tool management in any condition.

Seamless Integration & Smart Expansion

Flawlessly backwards-compatible with standard 16-tool configurations. Mounting holes, brackets, guide plates, and unclamp blocks remain unchanged, drastically reducing R&D and integration costs for machine builders.

Engineered to accommodate increased tool capacities, perfectly aligning with modern Tool Life Management Systems for complex machining tasks.

Ultra-Lightweight High-Speed Performance

The magazine body and tool disk are constructed from high-strength, lightweight aluminum. This minimizes the load on the spindle motor, effortlessly achieving ultra-high-speed tool changes.

A new-generation tool-change cam structure, combined with optimized electrical programming, delivers incredibly fast and smooth tool exchange cycles.

Universal Drive Compatibility

Compatible with any brand of servo motor to accelerate computing and tool-change speeds. When equipped with a high-power inverter motor, operators can easily program specific rotation speeds for "heavy tools" versus "standard tools" directly via the CNC controller.

Rock-Solid Reliability in Harsh Environments

Features a specialized gearbox transmission structure that houses the origin positioning and tool-counting sensors internally. This guarantees stable performance and an extended lifespan even in high-humidity or high-dust environments.

Engineered for superior grip, these composite clips accurately and securely clamp the tool holders while remaining exceptionally easy to adjust and replace during maintenance.

Track-Type Tool Magazine：The Heavy-Duty Powerhouse for Large-Scale Horizontal Machining

When handling massive workpieces and continuous, complex machining cycles, the weight and volume of your tools are the ultimate tests of stability. The HYDEX HYHB Series Track-Type Tool Magazine is purpose-built for large-scale Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC). By integrating a mature hydraulic drive system with a reinforced rail structure, we solve the challenges of inertia and stability in heavy-tool exchange, providing the reliable core your large-scale machining cells require.

High-Torque Hydraulic Drive System

The HYHB series utilizes a high-performance Hydraulic Drive Mechanism. Known for its superior torque and smooth operation, the hydraulic system maintains unshakeable stability even when the magazine is fully loaded with heavy tools. This ensures low-vibration indexing and extends the operational lifespan of the entire mechanical assembly.

Hydraulic ATC: The Specialist for Heavy & Long Tools

The specially optimized hydraulic Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) delivers the immense clamping force required to handle large-diameter, heavy-duty tools or extra-long boring bars.

We guarantee zero wobble and zero misalignment during high-speed exchanges of heavy tools, ensuring precise spindle entry and protecting the integrity of the spindle taper.

Linear Rail Architecture for Maximum Capacity

The rail-type layout allows for maximum tool storage within the footprint behind the machine. From 32 to 120+ tool configurations, the HYHB provides stable support and fluid transmission, meeting the demands of long-term unmanned operations in automated production lines.

Vertical/Horizontal Dual-Purpose Tool Magazine：The Versatile Core: Redefining Multi-Axis Productivity

In the era of complex, multi-process integrated machining, space optimization and tool-change efficiency are the keys to victory. The HYDEX HYHL Series Vertical/Horizontal Dual-Purpose Tool Magazine is purpose-built for high-end dual-purpose machining centers. By combining advanced drive technology with our patented unclamping structure, we drastically reduce non-cutting time while elevating operator safety and tool protection to aerospace standards.

Modular Power Transmission

Hydraulic Solution: Features a modular mechanism combining a hydraulic motor with a positioning cylinder for powerful, stable indexing.

Servo Solution: Equipped with a servo motor and a low-backlash reducer for lightning-fast response and micron-level precision.

Patented Unclamping Structure (Optional Upgrade)

Eliminates the need for traditional pull studs, preventing wear on the tool holder's critical contact surfaces and extending the life of premium tooling.

Significantly accelerates tool loading and reduces non-cutting time, maximizing overall machine throughput.

Simplifies the operational workflow, effectively reducing potential safety hazards during tool handling.

3-Point Motion ATC Arm: Optimized T-T Time

The ATC arm features an advanced 3-point displacement design with a dedicated "Standby Position." This allows the next tool to be pre-positioned, drastically shortening the tool-to-tool (T-T) cycle and ensuring seamless transitions.

Automatic Tension Adjustment Mechanism

Say goodbye to the hassle of manual chain adjustments. The HYHL series is equipped with an Automatic Tension Adjustment Mechanism that maintains perfect chain balance. This ensures long-term operational stability and significantly lowers maintenance costs and unexpected downtime.