Shop Exercise 5
Shop Exercise 5
Shop Exercise 5
ANGELES, Marison C.
ME-2
ME137L/ A3
GRADE
2015100221
Group 04
MATERIALS:
1 piece round metal 4 1/2 inches x 1 inch diameter.
PROCEDURE:
1. Check the machine vise installed in the shaper. Use level gauge to make sure that it is in
level.
2. Secure the workpiece by clamping it on the machine vise. Again, level the workpiece with
level gauge.
3. Tighten the vise so the work will not move. Start calibrating the shaper.
4. Loosen the longitudinal screw and adjust the stroke to zero or minimum.
5. Loosen the stroke indicator; adjust the ram so that the tool bit is in the center of the
workpiece. Fasten the stroke indicator.
6. Adjust the stroke according to the length of the workpiece. Fasten the longitudinal screw
and check the stroke manually by rotating the flywheel.
7. Adjust the clutch according to the speed, the longer the stroke, the faster the speed.
8. Start the machine.
9. Cut first the center of the workpiece by moving the cross feed. The cross feed screw can
be used manually or automatically.
10. Adjust the feed screw handle for every complete longitudinal face cut by turning the 30
clockwise of the spindle feed screw.
11. The complete cutting for the top and bottom is 18.00mm. After completing the cut, stop
the machine.
12. Mark the position of the workpiece before removing it from the vise for the next cutting.
13. Move the machine table by the cross feed screw so you can easily set-up the workpiece.
The next face should be the adjacent side of the finished face of the workpiece.
14. The final cutting of the second face will coincide with the first face in order to obtain the
same dimensions. Repeat for all sides.
15. Remove the workpiece and mark the measurement with the inclination on one end of the
workpiece according to the drawing.
16. Adjust the strike for a short one and reduce the cutting speed.
17. Remove the workpiece from the vise.
18. Mark the hammer head with the center punch. Bore a hole through the hammer head.
19. Replace the drill bit and then create a countersink on both sides of the hammer head.
20. File the workpiece for smoother edges.
QUESTIONS:
4. What is the right position of the tool post to the tool holder?
- The right position of the tool post to the tool holder is that it must be perpendicular to
each other.
5. How can you check if the workpiece is parallel with the table vise?
- Using the level gauge is a simple way of checking if the workpiece is parallel to the
table vise.
6. Where do you start cutting the round bar to for a square finish?
- Start from the center going to the left and right in cutting the round bar. Do in all sides
and it will turn to a square bar.
7. What are the criteria to be followed in setting the cutting speed of the shaper?
- In setting up a mechanically operated shaper, the length of cut (in inches) is known,
and the cutting speed (in feet per minute) is selected according to the kind of metal
being cut. It is then necessary to compute the strokes per minute since that is how the
shaper speed is controlled.
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW (SCALE 1mm :2mm)
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15.00
CONCLUSION:
In this activity, students were able to familiarize with the different parts and uses
of a shaper. Also, students learned what, why and how it is used. The shaper is used
primarily for producing a flat or plane surface which may be in a horizontal, a vertical or
an angular plane. It is also for making slots, grooves and keyways. And it is also used as
producing contour of concave/convex or a combination of these. Also, students were able
to operate a vertical type of shaper with the help of the lab assistant. Finally, students were
able to make a cross peen hammer.
RECOMMENDATION:
Listening and understanding the things that the lab assistant are saying would be highly
recommended, since it will be the source of your knowledge for your project or workpiece. Also,
brush the metal excess occasionally. These metal excess may stick to your shoes, so if theres
metal excesses on the floor, use the broom and the dustpan of the laboratory. Finally, be careful
on using the machine, and do not rush things because it may cause accidents or inaccurate
measurements.
REFERENCES:
- http://www.metalartspress.com/howtos/advantages-vertical-milling-machine
- http://engineering.myindialist.com/2009/principle-and-working-of-shaper-
machine/#.WZ1knj7yvX4
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaper#History
- http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/shape1.htm