Machine tool

A machine tool for the machining of elongate workpieces, the machine tool comprising:

• a workpiece support column having a first workpiece support side, wherein the first workpiece support side comprises first workpiece support means for supporting a first workpiece and comprises second workpiece support means for supporting a second workpiece, the first workpiece support means and the second workpiece support means being arranged for supporting the first workpiece vertically above the second workpiece;
• and
• a machining station comprising at least a first tool spindle for machining the first workpiece, and a second tool spindle for machining the second workpiece;
• wherein the workpiece support column is rotatable around a vertical axis so as to shift the workpieces between the machining station and a station for loading and unloading of workpieces;
• wherein
• the first workpiece support means comprise at least a first chuck for clamping a first end of the first workpiece, and a first additional support element for supporting a second end of the first workpiece, the first chuck and the first additional support element facing each other along a first horizontal axis so as to allow for rotation of the first workpiece around the first horizontal axis,
• wherein
• the second workpiece support means comprise at least a second chuck for clamping a first end of the second workpiece and a second additional support element for supporting a second end of the second workpiece, the second chuck and the second additional support element facing each other along a second horizontal axis so as to allow for rotation of the second workpiece around the second horizontal axis,
• wherein
• the first workpiece support means comprise drive means for applying torque to the first workpiece via the first chuck to rotate the first workpiece around the first horizontal axis for machining of the first workpiece by turning,
• and wherein
• the second workpiece support means comprise drive means for applying torque to the second workpiece via the second chuck to rotate the second workpiece around the second horizontal axis for machining of the second workpiece by turning.