Patent ID: 6161457
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: B23B,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A machine tool for machining a workpiece comprising:a machine base;four base columns secured to the machine base;a horizontal upper section supported by the base columns;at least one Y-carriage suspended from an underside of the horizontal upper section and horizontally guided on the upper section in a Y-direction;at least one Z-carriage suspended from an underside of the at least one Y-carriage and guided horizontally on the at least one Y-carriage in a Z-direction;at least one work spindle extending horizontally and suspended from the at least one Z-carriage, said at least one work spindle adapted to hold the workpiece to be machined; andat least one vertically guided X-carriage arranged on a lower section of the machine base and adapted to carry a tool for machining the workpiece.