Back Rake Angle in Metal Cutting Formulas

Back rake angle is the angle between rake face and line parallel to base of tool measured in a plane perpendicular to the base. It is an important parameters in tool geometry for machining operations. And is denoted by α_b. Back Rake Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Back Rake Angle is always positive.

Formulas to find Back Rake Angle in Metal Cutting

fxBack Rake Angle for Orthogonal CuttingGo

Metal Cutting formulas that make use of Back Rake Angle

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List of variables in Metal Cutting formulas

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FAQ

What is the Back Rake Angle?

Back rake angle is the angle between rake face and line parallel to base of tool measured in a plane perpendicular to the base. It is an important parameters in tool geometry for machining operations. Back Rake Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Back Rake Angle is always positive.

Can the Back Rake Angle be negative?

No, the Back Rake Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Back Rake Angle?

Back Rake Angle is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Back Rake Angle can be measured.

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