A Slotting machine is also eligible to introduce as shapper machine. The slotting machine is very much similar to a shaping machine in many ways, except that the ram which moves up and down in the vertical direction. Hence we can also call it vertical shaper. This machine is quite useful for making square shaped holes, keyways for fitting, cutting additional materials etc. Here cutting actions are performed in a vertical direction.
Basically, a slotting machine is used for performing below tasks on huge and difficult to handle work items.
- Punching holes
- Cutting groves
- Making slots
- Cutting internal and external gears.
- Cutting keyways
How different kinds of Slotting machines works
Puncher Slotter
This kind of slotting machine is used to punch large chunks of metal and wood. Strength of stoke is sufficient enough to remove around 2kgs in a minute. Puncher slotters are quite useful for all the operations having the requirement of multiple punching in less time.
Precision Slotter
Precision Slotter comes into picture when puncher slotter finishes its role. Precision slotter is concerned with bringing the finish to the work item. It is used to add detailing with light and short cuts on the work item. Puncher slotter is used to weed out the large chunks of material and precision slotter is used for bringing the accuracy.
Specification of A Good Slotting Machine
Brief detailing on the specification of Slotting Machine manufactured by Esskay Lathe and Machine Tools is undermentioned.
- High grade casting iron for proving the best resistance to wear and tear.
- Having a single lever control facility for adjusting the speed while operation.
- Having centralized control of a machine for operating
- Equipped with steel gears sliding on multi splined shafts.
- Equipped with drum clutch for controlling and stopping ram at any position.
Final words on Selecting a Slotting Machine
If you want to add a slotting machine in your workshop or factory, it is very important that you should be well aware of the reputation and credibility of a manufacturing company. Since it is very important that the machine should be constructed with the best material and functionality. Quality check is very important that that can only be possible if the manufacturing company is reliable and equipped with the best knowledge of its field. Esskay Lathe and Machine Tools is the established name in the market for manufacturing of slotter machine, lathe machines and drilling machine since the year 1982.