Is your tool changer quietly failing? Here’s how to fix it.


Thursday 26 February 2026, 12:00:00 PM


When it comes to the carousel (umbrella) tool changer: what fails, why, and how do you stop one bad pocket from turning into five?

In this hands-on Masterclass, Larry Johnson of Phillips Corporation walks through the maintenance steps shops often overlook – from bent “pie pieces” and sticky doors to worn fingers, springs, and switches.

Chips. Coolant buildup. Misalignment. Ignore them and problems multiply. Stay ahead of it, and your tool changer stays reliable!



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