Machine tools and methods for ejecting workpiece parts

A machine tool for processing a workpiece, comprising:

• a pressing tool;
• a first movement device configured to move the workpiece in a first direction (X);
• two workpiece supporting surfaces configured to support the workpiece, wherein the two workpiece supporting surfaces are spaced apart by a gap extending in a second direction (Y);
• a second movement device configured to move a the pressing tool in the second direction (Y), wherein the pressing tool comprises two tool components that are configured to move in a stroke direction (Z) relative to one another to process the workpiece in the gap by stamping, wherein the pressing tool further comprises a receiving device configured to move in the second direction (Y) in the gap for depositing at least one workpiece part cut off from the workpiece when processing the workpiece by the stamping,
• wherein the receiving device comprises a controllable ejection device for ejecting the at least one workpiece part deposited in the receiving device
• wherein the controllable ejection device comprises at least one pivotable flap configured to move into a first pivoted position (S1) for supporting the at least one workpiece part deposited in the receiving device and into a second pivoted position (S2) for ejecting workpiece parts from the receiving device, and
• wherein the at least one pivotable flap is configured to move into a third pivoted position (S3) for ejecting the at least one workpiece part from the receiving device, wherein an ejection direction (A1) in the second pivoted position (S2) differs from an ejection direction (A2) in the third pivoted position (S3).