Machine tool

Abstract

During operation of a machine tool (10), an operator can visually check a machining region (39) inside of a splash guard (11) from monitoring windows (22, 23). At this time, if it is found that the front end of a tool (20) is chipped etc., the operator can press the emergency stop switch (25) so as to make the operation of the machine tool (10) stop on an emergency basis. This emergency stop switch (25) is arranged on a chamfered surface (17) which is formed between the front panel (12) and the right side panel (13a). As a result, the operator can simply see the emergency stop button (25) from either the front side of the front panel (12) or the front side of the right side panel (13a). The visibility of the emergency stop switch (25) is improved. Further, it is sufficient to arrange a single emergency stop switch (25) at the chamfered surface (17), so the structure of the machine tool (10) is simplified.

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