S.No.
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Shaper
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Planer
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1.
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Shaper is used to machine small work piece which can fit
on the table.
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It can work with large size of work piece.
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2.
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Tool is the moving part in shaper machine.
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Work piece is the moving part in planer.
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3.
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Work piece remain stationary on this machine.
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Tool remains stationary on planer.
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4.
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It is light duty machine.
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It is a heavy duty machine.
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5.
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It can use only one cutting tool at a time.
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It is equipped more than one cutting tool at a time.
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6.
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It uses single point cutting tool.
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It also used single point cutting tool but more than one
tool can be used at same time.
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7.
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Shaper is used quick return mechanism to drive the ram. In
modern machine hydraulic drive is also used.
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Planer is driven by gear or hydraulic arrangement.
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8.
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It gives poor accuracy compare to planer.
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It gives higher accuracy.
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9.
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Shaper is smaller in size and gives slow cutting speed. It
is not suitable where productivity is prime concern.
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It is larger in size and gives large productivity.
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10.
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The stroke length can be adjustable.
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Stroke length can be adjusted.
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