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Definition

Tool Capacity

What is Tool Capacity?

Tool capacity is the number of tools a machining center's automatic tool changer magazine holds. More pockets let a machine run more operations — and more different parts — without an operator reloading tools, which matters for complex parts and unattended running.

It's a common headline spec alongside travels, spindle taper and speed.

Also known as

tool magazine capacitynumber of toolsATC capacity

Related terms

ATC
Automatic Tool Changer
Machining Center
Machine Types
VMC
Vertical Machining Center
HMC
Horizontal Machining Center
Table Size
Specs
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