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Shaper

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005195

A machine tool that produces flat surfaces, grooves, or other forms by reciprocating a single-point cutting tool across a stationary workpiece. The tool moves in a straight line, removing material on the forward stroke. Shapers are often used for machining flat surfaces, keyways, and dovetails, particularly on smaller workpieces.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005195
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMachining
TranslationsGerman: Formmaschine; Spanish: conformadora; French: étau-limeur
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005195",
  "term": "Shaper",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machine tool that produces flat surfaces, grooves, or other forms by reciprocating a single-point cutting tool across a stationary workpiece. The tool moves in a straight line, removing material on the forward stroke. Shapers are often used for machining flat surfaces, keyways, and dovetails, particularly on smaller workpieces.",
  "subject": "Machining",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Formmaschine",
    "es": "conformadora",
    "fr": "étau-limeur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shaper/"
}

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