A slotting machine is a machine tool used for shaping and cutting slots, grooves, and other shapes into metal and other materials. It operates on the principle of a single-point cutting tool that is fed into the workpiece to create precise cuts and shapes. Slotting machines are commonly used in the production of machinery parts, such as gears, pulleys, and sprockets, as well as in the manufacturing of other metal and plastic parts. These machines typically have a vertical spindle and a reciprocating ram that holds the cutting tool, and they may be operated manually or automatically, depending on the specific design and application. Workpieces are mounted on a table top and the tool moves against the workpiece to perform the machining operation. In some cases, the table top is adjusted to perform machining from different angles. Shaper machines are used in a variety of industries, including woodworking, metalworking, automotive, machinery, electronics manufacturing and aerospace. They are also used in workshops and garages for general maintenance and repair.