An exchangeable spindle assembly for a machine tool. The spindle assembly
includes an assembly attachment coupling being connectable to said
machine tool, a tool spindle having a predetermined spindle diameter, and
a spindle drive coupling being connectable with a drive mechanism of the
machine tool. The drive coupling communicates with the tool spindle
whereby rotation of the drive coupling effects rotation of the tool
spindle. The spindle assembly further includes at least one coolant
distribution manifold being connectable with a coolant supply source on
the machine tool via a coolant connection on the spindle assembly. The
spindle assembly being arranged in a manner whereby upon mounting the
spindle assembly on the machine tool, the assembly attachment coupling,
spindle drive coupling and coolant connection are all concurrently
connectable to the machine tool. Additional connections may be included.