Workshop capability
Shaper
Linear cutting for slots, keyways, flat surfaces, and custom profiles.
Our shaper produces flat surfaces, slots, keyways, and simple profiles using a linear reciprocating cutting action. It is useful for one-off or small-batch work where milling is not practical or available.
Discuss this capability →Why it matters
A practical capability for the finished part.
A shaper fills a gap that other machines do not always cover. For keyways, slots, and flat surfaces on one-off parts, it is often faster and more practical than setting up a milling machine for a single operation.
What this capability includes
Flat surface finishing
Slot and keyway cutting
Linear profile work
One-off and small-batch suited
Typical applications
Where we use it
Keyways in shafts
Flat reference surfaces
Slots in plates
Custom linear profiles
Workshop workflow
01
Set the workpiece
We clamp the part to the shaper table and align the cutting direction with the feature.
02
Cut the feature
The tool reciprocates across the workpiece, removing material in linear passes.
03
Check dimensions
We measure the slot, keyway, or surface against the drawing and adjust passes if needed.
