A scraper can be a machine used to move earth or a tool used to remove material from a surface.
Earthmoving scraper
- A heavy-duty machine used to move earth over short distances in highway construction
- A scraper consists of a wagon, a gate with a bladed bottom, and a blade
- The blade scrapes up earth as the wagon moves forward
- The excavated material is forced into the wagon
- When the wagon is full, the gate is closed and the material is carried to the disposal site
Surface scraper
- A tool used to remove material or residue from a surface
- Scraping is used in machinery manufacturing, metalworking, aerospace, and toolmaking
- Scraping removes imperfections and high spots to improve the performance and longevity of mechanical systems
Web scraper
- A specialized software used to extract and store data from the internet
- Web scraping is used by researchers and analysts to collect data and address business problems
- Web scraping can be used to monitor competitors and track data
- Python libraries like BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, and Selenium can be used for web scraping