Our machining center has 2 HSK 9.5HP spindles. One has a 5 position tool changer. Both can change tools with the push of a button. But Yeah, if you can getaway with 2 routers, it can be a lot faster than the tool changer. BUt if you need more than 2 tools at a time, then the changer would be the way to go. In a production environment, the $7000 would be well worth it imo. But be prepared to spend another $1000-$2000 for tooling.
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