Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool (10) for the machining, and preferably stock removal, of a workpiece by means of a tool, comprising at least one translational movement device (18) which displaces the tool and workpiece relative to one another along a movement axis (X), said movement device (18) comprising a base structure (22), a movement part (20) that can be moved along the movement axis relative to the base structure (22), a linear guide device (24) that extends along the movement axis (X) and guides the movement of the movement part (20), and a movement drive that drives the movement of said movement part (20). The linear guide device (24) and the movement drive are covered, so as to protect them from external influences such as chipping accumulation and/or lubricant and/or coolant sprays, by a cover (34) which is designed to be separate from the movement part (20).