Patent ID: 7121918

Claim:
A machine tool for processing workpieces using a high-pressure water jet, the workpiece to be processed being mounted on a grate-like or grid-like support over or in a water basin, which is cuboid at least in the upper region, and has at least one water jet exiting from at least one nozzle applied to it, this nozzle being numerically controlled in its position at least in a horizontal plane (X, Y) and the distance between the workpiece and the nozzle being kept at least approximately constant or controlled in the vertical direction (Z) and an equalization container being provided in the region of the water basin, via which the level in the water basin is set, characterized in that at least one side wall on the water basin is designed as partially raisable or foldable and sliding elements, which allow a frame, having workpieces positioned on its workpiece supports, to be moved in and out, are positioned on at least the fixed side walls adjoining this side wall.