However, the primary distinction is that the Shaper machine works horizontally, while Slotter machines use vertically. The Slotter Machine operates similarly to the Shaper Machine.The cross-slide has a circular work table. Cross-slide:- Its motion is parallel to the column’s face.
It is comparable to a shaper’s ram, but it is more enormous and moves vertically, at a right angle to the worktable, rather than horizontally. The user can turn the table around its axis. The vertical front face of the column is precisely polished to provide paths for the ram to go up and down. The column serves as the vertical element and houses the driving mechanism, constructed of cast iron. The top of the bed has horizontal paths for the worktable to travel. It supports tables, columns, ram, and various driving mechanisms.
Bed or Base:- Cast iron was used in its construction.
