Mycronic Spring Tool Bank Hydra ATE D-015-1409

The Mycronic Spring Tool Bank Hydra ATE D-015-1409 is a nozzle tooling storage and management component specific to Mycronic's Hydra placement head. Here's what's generally known about this part:

Mycronic Spring Tool Bank Hydra ATE D-015-1409

This is a Spring Tool Bank designed for the Mycronic Hydra ATE (Automatic Tool Exchange) system on MY-series pick-and-place machines. The D-prefix part number distinguishes this as a different classification from L-prefix assembly parts, likely indicating a distinct part category such as a device, fixture, or tooling item within Mycronic's part numbering system. This tool bank enables the Hydra head to automatically exchange spring nozzle tools during production, supporting flexible, uninterrupted placement across varied component mixes.

Key characteristics typically associated with this part:

• Application: Mycronic MY-series pick-and-place machines equipped with the Hydra multi-spindle placement head and ATE (Automatic Tool Exchange) system
• Function: Serves as a dedicated spring tool storage bank for the Hydra ATE system, housing a set of spring nozzle tools in precisely indexed positions that allow the Hydra head spindles to automatically pick up and deposit nozzle tools as directed by the placement program; enables tool changes without operator intervention or production interruption
• Manufacturer: Mycronic (D-prefix indicates a Mycronic device or tooling-level part number, distinct from L-prefix assembly parts)
• Part number: D-015-1409
• Type: Spring tool bank / automatic nozzle changer storage fixture for Hydra ATE system
• ATE System Context: The Hydra ATE (Automatic Tool Exchange) system is Mycronic's solution for fully automatic nozzle management on the Hydra head, allowing:
  • Automatic nozzle selection based on component requirements in the placement program
  • Mid-production nozzle changes without operator intervention
  • Support for diverse component mixes requiring multiple nozzle types in a single program
  • Reduced setup time and improved production flexibility

Spring Tool Bank Design Features: The Spring Tool Bank for the Hydra ATE system typically incorporates:

• Indexed tool slots — precisely positioned receptacles holding each spring nozzle tool in a fixed, repeatable location for reliable automatic pickup and deposit by Hydra spindles
• Retention mechanism — positive retention of tools in each slot to prevent movement or misalignment during machine operation and head traversal
• Nozzle presence detection — sensor integration (optical or mechanical) to detect whether each slot is occupied or empty, providing feedback to the machine control system
• Precision alignment features — guides, datum surfaces, or kinematic mounts ensuring accurate tool positioning for reliable ATE operation
• Robust construction — designed to withstand the operational demands of continuous automatic tool exchange cycles in a production environment
• Machine table integration — mounts to a defined location on the machine table or beam within the Hydra head's working envelope