Patent ID: 7377047
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: B23Q

Abstract:
1. A machine tool with a workpiece measuring instrument having a bed and a cover that surrounds a machining area, comprising: a workpiece supporting means relatively movable to a workpiece; a machining means for machining the workpiece supported by the workpiece supporting means; a workpiece measuring instrument that measures the dimensions of the machined workpiece; a position switching means for switching the workpiece measuring instrument between a measuring position inside the machining area and a storage position outside the machining area, wherein for measuring the workpiece, the workpiece supporting means is movable in a lateral direction after the workpiece measuring instrument supported on a measuring instrument support frame is moved into its measuring position; a space portion in the bed for receiving the workpiece measuring instrument in the storage position; and an opening and closing cover is attached at the entrance of the space portion that opens when the workpiece measuring instrument is located at the measurement position and closes when the workpiece measuring instrument is located in the storage position.