Difference Between Shaper and Planer
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Comparison between Shaper and Planer
Summary:
The Key Difference Between Shaper and Planer is that Shaper is used to Small size of the workpiece. and Planer is used to the large size of the workpiece.
Shaper Vs. Planer: What Is The Difference?
Comparison Chart
| Shaper | Planer |
|---|---|
| It is a comparatively light-duty machine. | It is a heavy-duty machine. |
| The tool is held on the ram which reciprocates and works mounted on the table is stationary. | The work mounted, on the table reciprocates while the tool is rigidly held on the machine frame. |
| It requires less floor area. | It requires more floor area. |
| The work may be clamped directly on the table or held in a vice or chuck. | The work may be clamped directly on the table by using a fixture or clamping device. |
| Very heavy cuts and coarse feeds can not be employed. | Heavier cuts and coarse, feeds Can be employ. |
| Heavier cuts and coarse, feeds Can be employ. | Several tools can be mounted and employed simultaneously (usually four) facilitating a faster rate of production. |
| Cutting takes place by moving the cutting tool over the job. | Cutting takes place by reciprocating the work under the tool. |
| The setting of work is easy and quick. | Work setting requires much skill and takes long, time. |
| Used for machining relatively small surfaces. | Used, for, machining large flat surface. |
| Indexed feed is given to the work during the ideal stroke of the ram | Indexed feed is given to the tool during the idle stroke of the work table |
| Light, small, and has less cost. | Heavier, large, and costlier. |