Machine tool

A machine tool for machining workpieces, comprising:

• a dimensionally rigid machine base having a horizontal longitudinal axis which extends in the direction of an X coordinate axis, the machine base also having a transverse horizontal axis extending in the direction of a Z coordinate axis transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis;
• a traveling stand movably mounted on said machine base;
• a machining unit that is mounted movably on said traveling stand and has at least one cutting tool, wherein the Z coordinate axis extends from a front of the machine base proximate to the machining unit to a rear of the machine base distal from the machining unit;
• and
• a supporting structure for supporting at least one workpiece, the supporting structure being provided on a front longitudinal side of said machine base, said supporting structure having a dimensionally stable supporting frame comprising longitudinal members, each having a longitudinal axis extending parallel to the X coordinate axis, the longitudinal members being spaced from one another in the direction of the Z coordinate axis to delimit a clear space therebetween for chip clearance, said supporting frame being formed for receiving and mounting different workpiece holders;
• wherein the front longitudinal side includes an inclined upper sliding surface, inclined with respect to horizontal and vertical planes, for chips and other working materials;
• wherein a plurality of transverse supports that each extend in the direction of the Z coordinate axis and that are spaced from one another in the direction of the X coordinate axis are provided on the inclined surface;
• and
• wherein the supporting structure is supported on the transverse supports.