Patent attributes
A processing machine arrangement includes a processing machine with at least one tool spindle and with a tool magazine for offering tools to the processing machine for the machining of a workpiece. A method for the operation of such a processing machine arrangement is also provided. There is a robot with a multi-joint robot arm for providing the tool magazine with tools from a tool storage supply means and for removing spent tools from the tool magazine, and that the tool magazine includes a tool holder portion which is alternatingly able to be shifted, and more especially pivoted, into a robot access space for a tool change of the robot and into a spindle access space for a tool change on the tool spindle, with the tool holder portion having a tool holder for holding a tool.