Depth of Cut in Metal Cutting Formulas

Depth of cut refers to the thickness of the material removed by the cutting tool in a single pass. And is denoted by d. Depth of Cut is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Cut is always positive.

Metal Cutting formulas that make use of Depth of Cut

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FAQ

What is the Depth of Cut?

Depth of cut refers to the thickness of the material removed by the cutting tool in a single pass. 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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