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Two-layered
Multiple-layered
spindle type
Three-layered
Integration of
multiple-machining (Spindle variation) Parallel location
method (horizontal/vertical)
Twin-spindle type
Axially opposite location
(twin-headstock type)
(Turret variation) Integrated
System machines
Twin-turret type
Separated

Flat-allocation
type
Integration of
system functions Compact cubic-
allocation type
Figure 1-16 Classification of system machines.

Overhead tool MC
handling device ATC
APC

Tool storage
area
Load/unload
station

Tool
magazine

AGV of
rail type
Figure 1-17 FMC of pallet pool type (type DFZ630, courtesy of Hammer of Fritz Werner).