摘要 |
The invention relates to a workpiece machining tool that includes a so-called palette system. The workpiece (8) is fitted to a workpiece holder (7) outside the working space of the machine tool. The interchange of workpieces (8) is effected by placing an armed workpiece holder (7) in a predetermined position on a worktable (6) in said working space, and removing the machined workpiece from said space and replacing said workpiece with another workpiece holder (17) armed with a fresh workpiece (8). The workpiece holder (7) and the workpiece fitted thereto can thus be transported into and away from the working space. The working space of the machine has a front side (3) from which an operator A is able to manoeuvre and monitor machining of a workpiece. The working space has a rear side (4) in the other direction. According to the invention, a workpiece holder (7) and the workpiece fitted thereto are transported through the rear side (4) of the working space. Because the front side (3) of the working space is not used to this end, operator access to the working space will not be obstructed by workpiece holders (7) that are to be interchanged. The invention also relates to a method for machining workpieces, said method coinciding with the modus operandi of the machine tool. |