Cutting tool in shaper machine - Manufacturing Processes - 2

Q.  What is the motion of cutting tool and its cutting phenomenon in shaper machine?
- Published on 04 Aug 15

a. Cutting tool in shaper machine has a spinning motion and it cuts only in one direction of rotation
b. Cutting tool in shaper machine has a spinning motion and it cuts in both the clockwise and anticlockwise direction of rotation
c. Cutting tool in shaper machine has a reciprocating motion and it cuts only in forward direction of stroke
d. Cutting tool in shaper machine has a reciprocating motion and it cuts only in backward direction of stroke

ANSWER: Cutting tool in shaper machine has a reciprocating motion and it cuts only in forward direction of stroke
 

    Discussion

  • Pankaj   -Posted on 05 Nov 15
    - Shaper is a machine tool of reciprocating type.

    - A shaper machine tool is mainly used to produce horizontal, vertical or inclined flat surfaces.

    - The cutting tool in shaper machine has a reciprocating motion and it cuts in forward direction of stroke.

    - The below diagram shows the cutting operation of shaper.


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