Abstract: The invention relates to a laser processing machine for selectively processing plate-like or pipe-like workpieces, including: a displacement device to which a workpiece table for supporting a plate-like workpiece can be secured in order to move the workpiece table into and out of a processing range of the laser processing machine and a handling device for handling a pipe-like workpiece when the pipe-like workpiece is processed in the processing range, the handling device having at least one support device for supporting the pipe-like workpiece during the processing operation. The support device can be moved in a controlled manner in the longitudinal direction (X) of the pipe-like workpiece over at least 20% of the processing range. The invention also relates to methods for retrofitting laser processing machines from processing plate-like workpieces to processing pipe-like workpieces.

Abstract: A machine tool for the machining of workpieces by means of a laser beam (13) includes a laser beam generator (12) that is located in an elevated position relative to a beam bender system (19) of a beam trombone (20). The beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20) can be moved under the laser beam generator (12). A beam guide (14) includes a beam-guiding element (15) that is positioned in the path of the laser beam (13) between the laser beam generator (12) and the beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20) and serves to redirect the laser beam (13) emitted by the laser beam generator (12) to the beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20). The beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20) and the laser cutting head (7) can be moved in the direction of a common axis of travel (x-axis) by means of drive units (8, 9, 21) with drive wheels.

Abstract: A machine tool for the machining of workpieces by means of a laser beam (13) includes a laser beam generator (12) that is located in an elevated position relative to a beam bender system (19) of a beam trombone (20). The beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20) can be moved under the laser beam generator (12). A beam guide (14) includes a beam-guiding element (15) that is positioned in the path of the laser beam (13) between the laser beam generator (12) and the beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20) and serves to redirect the laser beam (13) emitted by the laser beam generator (12) to the beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20). The beam bender system (19) of the trombone (20) and the laser cutting head (7) can be moved in the direction of a common axis of travel (x-axis) by means of drive units (8, 9, 21) with drive wheels.