Machine tool
AssigneeSauer Inc.
InventorsFlorian Feucht, Jens Ketelaer
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Abstract
A machine tool includes a frame with two opposite frame sections, a number of leg elements arranged on the frame, and a first carriage having a first linear axis. The first carriage is guided on the two opposite sections of the frame and is displaceable in a first direction. A second carriage of a second linear axis is guided on the first carriage and is displaceable in a second direction A tower element has a third linear axis, which is retained on the second carriage. A machining element is retained on the tower element and is displaceable in a third direction, and a tool spindle is arranged on the machining element for receiving a tool.
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A machine tool, comprising:
- a frame with two opposite frame sections,
- a plurality of leg elements arranged on said frame,
- a first carriage of a first linear axis, which is guided on said two opposite frame sections of said frame and is displaceable in a first direction,
- a second carriage of a second linear axis, which is guided on said first carriage and is displaceable in a second direction,
- a tower element of a third linear axis, which is retained on said second carriage,
- a machining element which is retained on said tower element directly or indirectly and is displaceable in a third direction, and
- a tool spindle arranged on said machining element and configured to receive a tool;
- wherein said frame includes a monolithic frame element which is made of a fibre reinforced plastic, especially a carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, and which comprises said two opposite frame sections.
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