A machine process in which metal is removed by horizontally reciprocating single point tool for
producing a flat surface, slots etc., is known as shaping.
A machine tool which is used for producing small flat surfaces, slots etc, with the help of a
horizontally reciprocating single point tool, often driven by a quick return mechanism, is known as a
shaping machine. or Shaper
EXAMPLE OF SHAPER WORK
Some examples of jobs produced on a shaping machine.
(i) Shaping a vertical groove in a part and horizontal that surfaces.
(ii) Shaping a slideway on a dovetail.
(iii) Shaping a guide jib
iv) Shaping a special contour on a job
)Shaping a V-block
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