Abstract: The invention relates to a tool post of a machine tool, which tool post is capable of receiving a cutting insert for machining a component, characterised in that it comprises at least one sensor capable of determining a parameter representative of a cutting action between a component to be machined and a cutting insert, and a support housing (9) which is electrically connected to the sensor and comprises a battery (17) and a printed circuit board (19) supplied with current by said battery (17), wherein said printed circuit board (19) supports, at least partially, a radio transmission unit (11) and the housing (9) consists of a base (21) and a cover (23) which can be detached from one another, and in that the battery (17) is supported by the cover (23) and the printed circuit board (19) by the base (21) or vice versa.