DEVICE FOR REPLACING MACHINING INSERTS

The invention relates to a device (1) for replacing machining inserts (900) on a tool (800) including a body (810) and a head (820) supporting at least one machining insert (900), each insert being maintained on the head (820) by a screw. The device (1) includes: a positioner (50) comprising a supporting element (59) capable of supporting the body (810) of the tool; a screwing station having a screwdriver (60) capable of screwing and unscrewing the screws, the positioner (50) being capable of moving the tool relative to the screwing station; a gripping device (70) capable of gripping and placing an insert (900); a conveyor (500) comprising a plurality of insert containers (510), along which a first station (100) having the gripping device (70), a second station (200) having a mechanism (20) for rotating the inserts on the axes thereof, a third station (300) having a mechanism (30) for unloading the inserts, and a fourth station (400) having a mechanism (40) for supplying inserts are distributed; a transport mechanism (80) capable of moving the gripping device (70) between the positioner (50) and the first station (100) of the conveyor (500); and a control centre (600) capable of automatically controlling one or more of the mechanisms and devices and/or the conveyor of the replacement device (1).