Cutting Friction Angle in Merchant Force Circle Formulas

Cutting Friction Angle is termed as the angle between the tool and chip, which resists the flow of the chip along the rake face of the tool. And is denoted by β. Cutting Friction Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Cutting Friction Angle is always positive.

Merchant Force Circle formulas that make use of Cutting Friction Angle

fxUncut chip thickness given cutting force, shear stress, cut, friction, normal rake and shear anglesGo

fxWidth of cut given cutting force, shear stress, uncut chip, friction, normal rake and shear anglesGo

FAQ

What is the Cutting Friction Angle?

Cutting Friction Angle is termed as the angle between the tool and chip, which resists the flow of the chip along the rake face of the tool. Cutting Friction Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Cutting Friction Angle is always positive.

Can the Cutting Friction Angle be negative?

No, the Cutting Friction Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Cutting Friction Angle?

Cutting Friction Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Cutting Friction Angle can be measured.

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