Nordbo Robotics

Manual vs automatic tool changers

There are several types of tool changers, both manual and automatic, and choosing the right one depends on the specific application. An automatic tool changer allows users to program the robot to automatically change tools without human interference. A manual tool changer however needs an operator to change the tools while the robot is stopped – a process that is more time consuming and interrupts its operation. The NTC-E10 magnetic tool changer can replace tools in seconds and is ideal for applications where pneumatics is not desired, or in applications demanding high repeatable precision.