Wha​t are the Main Functions of a Slotting Machine

  1. Cutting keyways: It can create internal keyways in gears, pulleys, and hubs.
  2. Producing internal splines: Useful for making splined shafts and gears. 
  3. Machining grooves: Can cut precise grooves in various shapes and sizes.
  4. Creating internal gears: Capable of cutting teeth for internal gears. 
  5. Shaping irregular internal surfaces: Can machine non-circular or irregularly shaped internal profiles. 
  6. Broaching: Some slotting machines can perform light broaching operations. 
  7. Cutting slots: As the name suggests, it's excellent for cutting slots in workpieces.
  8. Making dovetails: Can create internal dovetail joints.
  9. Machining blind holes: Able to work on holes that don't go all the way through a part 
 10. Producing internal squares or hexagons: Useful for creating tool holders or sockets.