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Differentiate Shaper and Planer machine.
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| Shaper Machine | Planer Machine |
|---|---|
| In a shaper machine work is held stationary and the cutting tool on the ram is moved back and forth across the work. | In a planar machine, the tool is stationary and work piece travels back and forth under the tool. |
| In a shaper machine, cutting takes place by moving the cutting tool over the job. | In a planar machine, cutting takes place by reciprocating the work under the tool. |
| A shaper is a light-duty machine. | A planer is a heavy-duty machine. |
| A shaper is less rigid and less robust. | A planer can give more accuracy on machined surfaces. |
| 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. |
| Shaper uses one cutting tool at a time. | Planer uses several tools to cut simultaneously. |
| The stroke length can be adjustable. | Stroke length can be adjusted. |
| Shaper is used quick return mechanism to drive the ram. In modern machine hydraulic drive is also used. | Planer is driven by gear or hydraulic arrangement. |
| A shaper requires less floor area. | A planer requires more floor area. |