Depth of Cut in Machine Tools and Operations Formulas

Depth of Cut is the tertiary cutting motion that provides a necessary depth to material that is required to remove by machining. It is usually given in the third perpendicular direction. And is denoted by D_c. Depth of Cut is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Cut is always positive.

Machine Tools and Operations formulas that make use of Depth of Cut

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FAQ

What is the Depth of Cut?

Depth of Cut is the tertiary cutting motion that provides a necessary depth to material that is required to remove by machining. It is usually given in the third perpendicular direction. Depth of Cut is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Cut is always positive.

Can the Depth of Cut be negative?

No, the Depth of Cut, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Depth of Cut?

Depth of Cut is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Depth of Cut can be measured.

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