200 tools is smaller than our changers so it doesn't do much for me. But the capacities are interesting. 700mm (27.56") tool length is no big deal... but the Ø400mm (Ø15.75") is pretty impressive. But, I question the validity of that. To be able to rotate a 400mm full diameter tool (which is what the article leads you to believe) and only be able to carry 25kg (55 lbs) is a problem. Don't see that happening. Ous can carry 30kg (66 lbs). I think the guy who wrote this confused it with a single side tool type (swing diameter). In otherwords like a trepan, flycutter and such.
Many machine tool magazines can compete with this thing no problem. I think the intent is more for retrofit/conversion type apps. Wonder what this baby costs and the logistics involved?
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