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NC unit with ATC NC unit with turret head NC unit with ATC
(a)

ATC
Main motor
(AC3.7 kW) (AC5.5 kW)

Chain
type
Drum type

Main body of MC
Turret head
Rotary table
NC type Index type

Table base
(b)
Figure 1-23 Core machines for and concept of FTL: (a) MC of line type and head changer
(1989, courtesy of Toyoda Iron Works); (b) modules in MC of line type (type NF1-H, 1990,
courtesy of Fujikoshi); and (c) FTL for machining cylinder head, cylinder block, mission
case, and so on (1990s, courtesy of Toyama).