Early Mechanical Systems
Initially, machine tools utilized simple mechanical systems for automation, such as cams and gear systems, to perform repetitive tasks.
With the advent of electric motors, machine tools gained the ability to operate more consistently and with greater precision, paving the way for more advanced automated functions.
Shapers
Shapers are used for cutting flat surfaces, grooves, and contours using a linear back and forth motion of the cutting tool against a stationary workpiece.
- Cutting internal and external gears
- Creating keyways and slots
- Shaping flat metal surfaces
- Variety of cutting tools for different shapes
- Clamps and vices for workpiece stability
