Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slotter
Noun
/ˈslɒt.əˌr/
Definition
A slotter is a machine tool used for cutting or shaping materials by removing excess material from a workpiece using a single-point cutting tool.
Examples
- The engineer used a slotter to carve precise grooves into the metal sheet.
- Slotters are essential for producing components that require accurate slot dimensions.
Meaning
The term ‘slotter’ refers to a device commonly utilized in manufacturing, particularly in the machining of metals and other hard materials, to create slots or grooves.
Synonyms
- Slotting machine
- Slotting tool
- Grooving machine
