BC6063 Metal Shaper Machine
The BC6063 is a horizontal metal shaper: a single-point tool on a reciprocating ram cuts flat faces, steps, grooves and keyways on work clamped to the table. Its table swivels and carries horizontal and lifting movement, so inclined planes can be cut without building a special fixture or tilting the workpiece by packin...
What This Machine Does
The BC6063 is a horizontal metal shaper: a single-point tool on a reciprocating ram cuts flat faces, steps, grooves and keyways on work clamped to the table. Its table swivels and carries horizontal and lifting movement, so inclined planes can be cut without building a special fixture or tilting the workpiece by packing. Feed is taken from a cam mechanism, which means the feed rate is changed by a setting rather than by swapping gears, and the cutting system carries an overload safety device that lets the drive slip if the tool digs in or the operator misfeeds, protecting the machine instead of breaking it. The gap between ram and bed rail, the speed gear and the main sliding guide surfaces are fed by a pump-shot oil system. The tool post rotates through a range of angles in the vertical plane and can be fed by hand, which makes the machine a practical low-cost choice for slotting and one-off shaping work.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Swivelling table with horizontal and lift movement lets you cut inclined planes without a dedicated angle fixture
- Cam feed mechanism changes the feed rate by adjustment rather than by changing gears
- Cutting overload device shifts the drive to self-slip so a dug-in tool does not damage the machine
- Pump-shot oil reaches the ram-to-rail gap the speed gear and the main sliding guides
- Tool post rotates through angles in the vertical plane for angled and stepped cuts
- Manual tool-post feed gives direct control on light finishing passes
- Single-point tooling is ground in the shop so no costly insert or cutter inventory is needed
Where BC6063 Metal Shaper Machine Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Cutting an inclined plane normally needs an angle fixture or tilt setup which the swivelling table removes
- Changing feed rate on gear-fed machines wastes time that the cam adjustment avoids
- An overloaded cut on an unprotected machine breaks drive components and takes the machine out of service
- Dry sliding surfaces wear and lose accuracy without a lubrication supply
- Buying milling cutters for one-off keyway work costs more than the job is worth
- Small shops need a way to cut slots and flats without investing in CNC time
Who It Is For
- General machine shops doing single-piece and repair machining
- Maintenance departments in mining cement and process plants
- Toolrooms producing keyways slots and dies
- Technical schools and training workshops teaching metal cutting
- Distributors supplying entry-level machine tools to industrial buyers
Application Scenarios
- Cutting keyways and internal grooves on gears pulleys and couplings
- Machining flat faces and steps on castings and fabricated brackets
- Shaping inclined and angled faces using the swivelling table
- Maintenance work where one repair part is needed and a milling setup is not worth the time
- Training and general shaping work in a toolroom or workshop
- Slotting jobs where a dedicated slotting machine is not available
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Horizontal reciprocating ram with single-point tooling
- Table swivels for angle cutting with horizontal and lifting movement
- Cam-type feed mechanism with adjustable feed rate
- Cutting system overload protection with self-slip release
- Pump-shot oil lubrication to ram rail speed gear and main guide surfaces
- Tool post rotates through angles in the vertical plane
- Manual feed available at the tool post
Specifications
| Machine type | Horizontal metal shaping machine |
|---|---|
| Models | BC6063 |
| Table | Swivelling with horizontal and lifting movement |
| Feed system | Cam mechanism with adjustable feed rate |
| Safety | Cutting overload device with self-slip release |
| Lubrication | Pump-shot oil to ram rail gear and guide surfaces |
| Tool post | Rotating in the vertical plane with manual feed |
| Applications | Flat and inclined surfaces steps grooves keyways slotting |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Shaping
- Slotting
- Keyway cutting
- Grooving
- Planing of inclined surfaces
Quality Control
- Table and ram guide surfaces checked for flatness and contact before assembly
- Ram stroke run through its full travel and checked for parallelism to the table
- Overload safety device tripped and reset during test running
- Lubrication pump checked for delivery at every oil point
- Machine test cut on a sample workpiece before painting and packing
Customisation Options
- Supply voltage frequency and phase set for your market
- Tool post and tooling holders specified for the sections you cut
- Operating manual and machine plates in your working language
- Export packing in plywood case or on skid to suit your shipping route
- Machine colour to your specification from our automatic spraying line
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| B6050 metal shaper machine | The B6050 line is built around a crank and multiple-disk clutch drive for single and small batch work; the BC6063 stands out for its swivelling table and cam feed adjustment when angled planes are a regular part of the job |
|---|---|
| Vertical slotting machine B5020 series | The slotting machine cuts with a vertical stroke and suits internal keyways in bores; the BC6063 cuts on a horizontal stroke and is better for flat and inclined outer surfaces |
| Milling machine | A mill removes metal faster on long production runs but needs cutters for each form; the shaper uses a ground single-point tool which makes one-off slots and odd profiles cheaper to produce |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clamp the workpiece on the table and set the table angle if an inclined plane is being cut
Step 2
Set the ram stroke length and position so the tool clears the work at both ends
Step 3
Grind and set the single-point tool for the cut and lock the tool post at the required angle
Step 4
Adjust the feed rate at the cam feed mechanism
Step 5
Check the lubrication pump is delivering oil before starting a cut
Step 6
Take a light trial pass and measure before setting the full depth of cut
Step 7
Keep the overload device free and clean so it can release under a heavy cut
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Questions About BC6063 Metal Shaper Machine
What is the maximum stroke and table size of the BC6063?
Send us your largest workpiece length width and height and we will confirm the working range of the BC6063 against it before you order.
Can it cut inclined planes without a special fixture?
Yes. The table turns through an angle and has horizontal and lifting movement, so an inclined plane is set up by swivelling the table rather than by packing the workpiece.
How is the feed rate changed?
The feed system uses a cam mechanism, so the feed rate is adjusted at the machine rather than by changing gears.
What happens if the tool overloads during a cut?
The cutting system has an overload safety device. Under careless operation or an overloaded cut it shifts to self-slip, so the machine is not damaged.
What voltage will the machine be supplied at?
Tell us your supply voltage frequency and phase and we will build the machine for your market.
What are your trade and payment terms?
We quote FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
How is the machine packed for export?
Machines are painted on our automatic sheet-metal spraying line, rust-protected and crated for sea freight. Tell us your port and we will confirm the packing and case dimensions.
Request a Quote on the BC6063 Metal Shaper Machine
Send us the work you need it to do, the voltage on your site and the port you ship to. We will come back with the model, the tooling and the lead time.