American Planer, Shaper and Slotter Builders by Kenneth L. Flat surface Machining. Introduction Both shapers and planers are machine tools which produce a flat surface. SHAPERS AND PLANERS. They are capable of machining a. Part 1: Shaper Planer & Slotter machine Machining cylindrical surface. Machining irregular surface and cam. INTRODUCTION The shaping machine is used to machine flat metal surfaces especially where a large amount of metal has to be removed. . This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Cope (): [HOST]: Libros. SHAPER MACHINE. Shaper slotter planer Planer • Edge Type Planer • Divide Table Planer • Pit Type Planer; Here is the first book to identify American builders of planers, shapers and slotters, who operated throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.