FAQ

What is the Area of the Shear Plane?
Area of the shear plane is defined as the area of that plane along which the chip is formed by shear deformation as the tool is forced into the material. Area of the Shear Plane is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Area of the Shear Plane is always positive.
Can the Area of the Shear Plane be negative?
No, the Area of the Shear Plane, measured in Area cannot be negative.
What unit is used to measure Area of the Shear Plane?
Area of the Shear Plane is usually measured using the Square Millimeter[mm²] for Area. Square Meter[mm²], Square Kilometer[mm²], Square Centimeter[mm²] are the few other units in which Area of the Shear Plane can be measured.
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