Shaper Tool Head Quiz

What is the primary function of a shaper tool head?

• To drill holes in metal surfaces

• To polish metal surfaces

• To use reciprocating straight-line motion to remove metal

• To rotate the tool in a circular motion

During which stroke is metal removed in a shaper tool?

• Backward stroke

• Forward cutting stroke

• Idle stroke

• Return stroke

What are the two main sub-assemblies of the shaper tool head?

• Clapper block and shaper tool head slide

• Swivel plate and drag plate

• Pivot pin and tool holder

• Tool fixing screw and washer

Which component is used to hold the shaper cutting tool?

• Vertical slide

• Back plate

• Clapper block

• Swivel plate

What is the nominal diameter of the nut used to fix the handle to the screw rod?

• 13 mm

• 12 mm

• 15 mm

• 10 mm