Metal cutting machine and machining method
AssigneeSMS group GmbH
InventorsAndreas ZABEL, Edmund PLAETZMUELLER
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Abstract
In the machining of a stationary workpiece by means of a rotating tool head, the risk of damages to the workpiece by the chips can be minimized and the removal of the chips can be simplified if a chip collector and a stationary nozzle for fluid are respectively provided.
Claims14
A metal cutting machine (10) featuring a tool head (14) that rotates in a machining area (12), a stationary workpiece (16), an externally accessible machine hood (20) that encloses the machining area (12) and features a hood opening (18) for introducing the workpiece (16) into the machining area (12), as well as a screen (22) for preventing fluid from escaping through the hood opening (18), characterized by a chip collector (24) that is arranged in the machining area (12) behind the hood opening (18).
A metal cutting machine (10) comprising a tool head (14) that rotates in a machining area, a stationary workpiece, an externally accessible machine hood that encloses the machining area and features a hood opening for introducing the workpiece into the machining area, as well as a screen for preventing fluid from escaping through the hood opening, wherein, a stationary nozzle for fluid is directed at the workpiece.
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