Patent attributes
A cover structure of a machine tool with a simple structure which improves work efficiency by minimizing an opening portion. An opening portion is defined in a reverse concave shape at one lateral side of a cover. The opening portion includes two tool passing portions and a turning permission portion connecting the tool passing portions. A tool T which is held by an exchange arm passes through each tool passing portion. On the other hand, a rotation base portion of the exchange arm passes through the turning permission portion. While each tool passing portion is closed by a door, the turning permission portion is closed by a closing cover including a turning cover and a slide cover.