Shaper machine MACHINE SHOP

2. Shaper Machine
Shaper machines are machines for producing
horizontal, vertical or inclined planes, while a
new generation of shaper machines can also
produce contoured surfaces that can be bent
or tilted over the material.
The shaper machine is in a reciprocating
mode. The single-point cutting tool is fixed in
the ram and the work piece is fixed on the
work table. The cutting tool is cut back and
forth on the working object, and the return
stroke is cut by no metal. It is called an empty
trip.

3. Shaper Machine Parts:
Base :-
The base of the machine is the main body of the
machine and serves as the backbone for the
other parts. The base of the machine is
designed to carry the weight of the machine
and is bolted. It is made of cast iron and can
withstand the vibration and load of the
machine.
Column:-
The Column of shaper machine is a cast-like
casting that is cast from iron and mounted on a
pedestal. It is equipped with precision guide
rails on which the ram moves back and forth.

4. Cross-rail:-
The beam is mounted on the column,
allowing the movement of the table to
move laterally. The table can be raised or
lowered by rotating the lifting screws to
suit different sizes of work.
Workbench Table:-
The table is fixed to the saddle by bolts and
receives lateral or vertical movement from
the saddle rail. The table can be rotated at
any angle to meet the working
requirements. The main work of the table
is to fix the workpiece.

5. Ram:-
The tool moves back and forth on the guide
rail and carries the tool head with a single-
point cutting tool. The working punch
performs the cutting motion in the forward
direction, while the reverse direction drives
the tool head to quickly slide back and
repeats the round trip to perform the same
work again.
Tool Head:-
The tool head is equipped with a cutting tool
that can feed the screw handle downwards
to allow the cutting tool to perform a cutting
motion.