Main parts of a shaping machine:
1. BASE. 2. COLUMN. 3. RAM. 4. TABLE. 5.CROSS RAIL. 6. SADDLE. 7. TOOL HEAD. 8. CLAPPER BOX.
MECHANISM
•The ram of the shaper may be driven by mechanical drive or hydraulic drive.
•Since cutting take place only once in a double stroke and the other stroke is idle, the shaper ram should be provided with a quick return feature.
•Mechanically driven shaper make use of the slotted arm quick return mechanism. Crank and slotted lever Quick return mechanism.