<p>The machine tool has a machine frame (10) and a workpiece spindle unit (20) having a workpiece spindle (24) and a workpiece receptacle (28) arranged on the machine frame. A work piece support unit is provided on a side of the workpiece receptacle opposite to the workpiece spindle. The work piece support unit is arranged on a movable functional carrier base (290) that is controlled by a machine controller (50).</p>
