Machine tool

Abstract

A machine tool (1) includes a spindle (2) for detachably attaching a tool (T2) thereto, a tool stocker (8) storing the tool (T2) to be attached to the spindle (2), a tool conveyance mechanism (50) having a tool holding unit (59) for detachably holding the tool (T2) and moving the tool holding unit (59) along a predetermined path, and a conveyance control unit controlling driving of the tool conveyance mechanism (50). The tool conveyance mechanism (50) is configured to be able to move the tool holding unit (59) at least to a tool change position, a stocker position, and a position for work. The tool change position is a position allowing the tool (T2) to be transferred between the spindle (2) and the tool holding unit (59), the stocker position is a position allowing the tool (T2) to be transferred between the tool stocker (8) and the tool holding unit (59), and the position for work is a position for allowing a worker (W) to access the tool holding unit (59) and perform attachment/removal of the tool (T2) from a predetermined working area set outside the machine tool (1).

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