Cutting Tool Rake Angle in Merchant Force Circle Formulas

Cutting tool rake angle is the angle of orientation of tool’s rake surface from the reference plane and measured on machine longitudinal plane. And is denoted by α^'. Cutting Tool Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Cutting Tool Rake Angle is always negative.

Formulas to find Cutting Tool Rake Angle in Merchant Force Circle

fxNormal rake angle for given Resultant force, force along shear, shear, and friction angleGo

Merchant Force Circle formulas that make use of Cutting Tool Rake Angle

fxResultant force in merchant circle for given cutting force, friction and normal rake anglesGo

fxR in merchant circle for given force along shear force, shear, friction and normal rake anglesGo

fxShear stress given cutting force, cut size, uncut chip thickness, friction, rake and shear anglesGo

List of variables in Merchant Force Circle formulas

fx Shear Angle for Metal Cutting Go

fx Machining Friction Angle Go

fx Force Produced Along Shear Plane Go

fx Resultant Force on Workpiece Go

FAQ

What is the Cutting Tool Rake Angle?

Cutting tool rake angle is the angle of orientation of tool’s rake surface from the reference plane and measured on machine longitudinal plane. Cutting Tool Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Cutting Tool Rake Angle is always negative.

Can the Cutting Tool Rake Angle be negative?

Yes, the Cutting Tool Rake Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Cutting Tool Rake Angle?

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

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