verktøymagasin

Verktøymagasin is a Norwegian term that can refer to two related concepts: a storage system for tools in a workshop, and a component in automated machinery that holds and feeds tools to a machine.

In the workshop sense, a verktøymagasin is any organized storage solution for hand tools, drill bits, bits, and accessories. It includes tool cabinets with drawers, wall-mounted panels, pegboards with bins, and modular shelving. Good design emphasizes accessibility, readable labeling, secure locking, and protection from dust and moisture. Materials commonly used are steel, aluminum, and reinforced plastics. Proper organization reduces search time, improves safety, and extends tool life.

In manufacturing and machine tools, a verktøymagasin refers to a tool magazine, a device that stores multiple cutting tools or drill heads and supplies them to a machine under control of CNC or robotics. These magazines are part of automatic tool changers and can be turret-style in lathes or carousel/linear magazines in milling centers. They enable rapid tool changes, higher productivity, and unmanned operation, with capacities ranging from a handful to hundreds of tools, depending on the machine.

The term may be used interchangeably with verktøyskap, verktøymappe, or verktøystativ in Norwegian, depending on context and region. In all uses, clear labeling, routine maintenance, and secure handling are important.