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MHS1000 Mechanical Shaping Machine
MHS1000 Shaping Machine can also be used to cut surfaces in special shape if equipped with a special vice or a dividing head and MHS1000 Shaping Machine is suitable for single piece and small batch production as well.
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Technical Specifications of MHS1000 Mechanical Shaping Machine
Standard accessories
1. Crank handle;
2. Inner hex wrench;
3. Foundation bolts;
4. Oil gun;
5. Spanner;
Optional accessories
1. Machine vice;
Applications
MHS1000 Mechanical Shaping Machine is designed for cutting flat and formed surfaces on various kinds of small or medium sized workpiece. MHS1000 Shaping Machine can also be used to cut surfaces in special shape if equipped with a special vice or a dividing head and MHS1000 Shaping Machine is suitable for single piece and small batch production as well.
Features
1. Key parts are processed with tempering, vibration aging and supersonic frequency quenching heat treatment technique, which ensures stable accuracy and long service life.
2. Main cutting motion and feed motion are driven by gear to achieve stepless speed adjustment.
3. Mechanical Shaping Machine has good rigidity, heavy cutting force, high precision, low oil temperature, small thermal deformation.
4. MHS1000 Shaping Machine can be operated and maintained conveniently with pleasing appearance and stable accuracy.
Shaping Machine Introduction: A shaping machine is used to machine surfaces. It can cut curves, angles and many other shapes. It is a popular machine in a factory workshop because its movement is very simple although it can produce a variety of work. They are less common in school workshops, perhaps because of their moving parts which present a high risk.
Shaping Machine Description
The major components of a shaper are the ram, which has the tool post with cutting tool mounted on its face, and a worktable, which holds the part and accomplishes the feed motion.
Shaping Machine operation The tool feed handle can be turned to slowly feed the cutting tool into the material as the 'ram' moves forwards and backwards. The strong machine vice holds the material securely. A small vice would not be suitable as the work could quite easily be pulled out of position and be damaged. The vice rests on a steel table which can be adjusted so that it can be moved up and down and then locked in position. Pulling back on the clutch handle starts the 'ram' moving forwards and backwards. The tool post has been turned at an angle so that side of the material can be machined The tool post is not angled so that the tool can be used to level a surface.
Planning and shaping are similar operations, which differ in the kinematics of the process. Planning is a machining operation in which the primary cutting motion is performed by the work piece and feed motion is imparted to the cutting tool. In shaping, the primary motion is performed by the tool, and feed by the work piece
Shaper is Machine tool which produces flat surfaces in horizontal, vertical or inclined planes depending upon the orientation of the cutting tool. Features: • Single point cutting tool is used for machining. Tool is clamped in the tool post mounted on the ram of the machine. • The ram reciprocates to and fro, tool cuts the material in the forward stroke, No cutting during return stroke. • Job is held rigidly in a vice.
Shaper is Machine tool which produces flat surfaces in horizontal, vertical or inclined planes depending upon the orientation of the cutting tool. Features: • Single point cutting tool is used for machining. Tool is clamped in the tool post mounted on the ram of the machine. • The ram reciprocates to and fro, tool cuts the material in the forward stroke, No cutting during return stroke. • Job is held rigidly in a vice. SHAPER
APPLICATION DONE USING A SHAPER • Machining Horizontal Surfaces • Machining Vertical Surfaces • Machining Angular Surfaces • Cutting Slots, Grooves & Key ways • Machining irregular surfaces • Machining Splines / Cutting Gears
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.
Position of ram travel
• Horizontal Shaper- Ram holding the cutting tool moves In horizontal plane
• Vertical Shaper-The cutting tool moves in vertical plane
• Traveling head Shaper-Cutting tool reciprocates & moves crosswise simultaneously 2 Acc. to Cutting Stroke action a) Push Type Shaper- Standard Shaper.
• Metal is removed when the ram moves away from column
• Most common type used in practice
• Unless otherwise specified, the term shaper refers to Push type Shaper b) Draw Type Shaper
• Metal is removed when the tool is drawn towards the column
• Allows heavier cuts to be made
• Less vibration during cutting CLASSIFICATION
Acc. to Driving Mechanism:
a) Crank type - Driving mechanism is by crank & gear
b) Geared type - Driven by Rack & Pinion mechanism
c) Hydraulic Shaper - Driven by oil pressure developed by a pump, which is run by an electric motor 4 Acc.
to the Table Design:
a) Standard shaper- Work Table can be moved 1.Vertically & 2. Horizontally
b) Universal Shaper- Table can be moved 1. Horizontally 2. Vertically 3. Swivelled & 4. Tilted This is mostly used in Tool Rooms
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.
| Model | Unit | MHS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Max. shaping length | mm | 1000 (39”) |
| Max. range of the horizontal movement of the table | mm | 800 (32”) |
| Max. distance between the ram bottom and table | mm | 400 (16”) |
| Max. length of the vertical movement of table | mm | 380 (15”) |
| Dimensions of table top: length× width | mm | 1000×500 (39x20”) |
| Max. stroke length of the tool head | mm | 160 (6.3”) |
| Swivel angle of the tool head | (°) | + /-60° |
| Max. section of tool (W×H) | mm | 30x45 (1.2x1.8”) |
| Number of ram reciprocation per minute | Stroke | 15, 20, 29, 42, 58, 83/6 steps |
| Feed range of horizontal table | mm | 0.3-3/10 steps |
| Feed range of vertical table | mm | 0.15-0.5/8 steps |
| Rapid travel speed of horizontal table | m/min | 3 |
| Rapid travel speed of vertical table | m/min | 0.5 |
| Width of the T-slot for center positioning | mm | 22 |
| Power of the main motor | kW | 7.5 |
| Net weight (approx) | kg | 4870 |
| Gross weight | kg | 5150 |
| Dimensions of machine tool (L×W×H) | mm | 3640×1575×1780 |
1. Crank handle;
2. Inner hex wrench;
3. Foundation bolts;
4. Oil gun;
5. Spanner;
Optional accessories
1. Machine vice;
Applications
MHS1000 Mechanical Shaping Machine is designed for cutting flat and formed surfaces on various kinds of small or medium sized workpiece. MHS1000 Shaping Machine can also be used to cut surfaces in special shape if equipped with a special vice or a dividing head and MHS1000 Shaping Machine is suitable for single piece and small batch production as well.
Features
1. Key parts are processed with tempering, vibration aging and supersonic frequency quenching heat treatment technique, which ensures stable accuracy and long service life.
2. Main cutting motion and feed motion are driven by gear to achieve stepless speed adjustment.
3. Mechanical Shaping Machine has good rigidity, heavy cutting force, high precision, low oil temperature, small thermal deformation.
4. MHS1000 Shaping Machine can be operated and maintained conveniently with pleasing appearance and stable accuracy.
Shaping Machine Introduction: A shaping machine is used to machine surfaces. It can cut curves, angles and many other shapes. It is a popular machine in a factory workshop because its movement is very simple although it can produce a variety of work. They are less common in school workshops, perhaps because of their moving parts which present a high risk.
Shaping Machine Description
The major components of a shaper are the ram, which has the tool post with cutting tool mounted on its face, and a worktable, which holds the part and accomplishes the feed motion.
Shaping Machine operation The tool feed handle can be turned to slowly feed the cutting tool into the material as the 'ram' moves forwards and backwards. The strong machine vice holds the material securely. A small vice would not be suitable as the work could quite easily be pulled out of position and be damaged. The vice rests on a steel table which can be adjusted so that it can be moved up and down and then locked in position. Pulling back on the clutch handle starts the 'ram' moving forwards and backwards. The tool post has been turned at an angle so that side of the material can be machined The tool post is not angled so that the tool can be used to level a surface.
Planning and shaping are similar operations, which differ in the kinematics of the process. Planning is a machining operation in which the primary cutting motion is performed by the work piece and feed motion is imparted to the cutting tool. In shaping, the primary motion is performed by the tool, and feed by the work piece
Shaper is Machine tool which produces flat surfaces in horizontal, vertical or inclined planes depending upon the orientation of the cutting tool. Features: • Single point cutting tool is used for machining. Tool is clamped in the tool post mounted on the ram of the machine. • The ram reciprocates to and fro, tool cuts the material in the forward stroke, No cutting during return stroke. • Job is held rigidly in a vice.
Shaper is Machine tool which produces flat surfaces in horizontal, vertical or inclined planes depending upon the orientation of the cutting tool. Features: • Single point cutting tool is used for machining. Tool is clamped in the tool post mounted on the ram of the machine. • The ram reciprocates to and fro, tool cuts the material in the forward stroke, No cutting during return stroke. • Job is held rigidly in a vice. SHAPER
APPLICATION DONE USING A SHAPER • Machining Horizontal Surfaces • Machining Vertical Surfaces • Machining Angular Surfaces • Cutting Slots, Grooves & Key ways • Machining irregular surfaces • Machining Splines / Cutting Gears
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.
Position of ram travel
• Horizontal Shaper- Ram holding the cutting tool moves In horizontal plane
• Vertical Shaper-The cutting tool moves in vertical plane
• Traveling head Shaper-Cutting tool reciprocates & moves crosswise simultaneously 2 Acc. to Cutting Stroke action a) Push Type Shaper- Standard Shaper.
• Metal is removed when the ram moves away from column
• Most common type used in practice
• Unless otherwise specified, the term shaper refers to Push type Shaper b) Draw Type Shaper
• Metal is removed when the tool is drawn towards the column
• Allows heavier cuts to be made
• Less vibration during cutting CLASSIFICATION
Acc. to Driving Mechanism:
a) Crank type - Driving mechanism is by crank & gear
b) Geared type - Driven by Rack & Pinion mechanism
c) Hydraulic Shaper - Driven by oil pressure developed by a pump, which is run by an electric motor 4 Acc.
to the Table Design:
a) Standard shaper- Work Table can be moved 1.Vertically & 2. Horizontally
b) Universal Shaper- Table can be moved 1. Horizontally 2. Vertically 3. Swivelled & 4. Tilted This is mostly used in Tool Rooms
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.
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.
1. BASE. 2. COLUMN. 3. RAM. 4. TABLE. 5.CROSS RAIL. 6. SADDLE. 7. TOOL HEAD. 8. CLAPPER BOX.
Technical Specifications of MHS1000 Mechanical Shaping Machine
| Model | Unit | MHS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Max. shaping length | mm | 1000 (39”) |
| Max. range of the horizontal movement of the table | mm | 800 (32”) |
| Max. distance between the ram bottom and table | mm | 400 (16”) |
| Max. length of the vertical movement of table | mm | 380 (15”) |
| Dimensions of table top: length× width | mm | 1000×500 (39x20”) |
| Max. stroke length of the tool head | mm | 160 (6.3”) |
| Swivel angle of the tool head | (°) | + /-60° |
| Max. section of tool (W×H) | mm | 30x45 (1.2x1.8”) |
| Number of ram reciprocation per minute | Stroke | 15, 20, 29, 42, 58, 83/6 steps |
| Feed range of horizontal table | mm | 0.3-3/10 steps |
| Feed range of vertical table | mm | 0.15-0.5/8 steps |
| Rapid travel speed of horizontal table | m/min | 3 |
| Rapid travel speed of vertical table | m/min | 0.5 |
| Width of the T-slot for center positioning | mm | 22 |
| Power of the main motor | kW | 7.5 |
| Net weight (approx) | kg | 4870 |
| Gross weight | kg | 5150 |
| Dimensions of machine tool (L×W×H) | mm | 3640×1575×1780 |
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.
•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.
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