Orthogonal Rake Angle in Merchant Force Circle Formulas

The orthogonal Rake Angle is the angle of orientation of the tool’s rake surface from the reference plane and measured on a normal plane in orthogonal cutting. And is denoted by α_o. Orthogonal Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Orthogonal Rake Angle is always positive.

Merchant Force Circle formulas that make use of Orthogonal Rake Angle

fxCutting Force for Frictional Force along Tool Rake Face and Thrust ForceGo

fxCutting Force given Thrust Force and Normal Rake AngleGo

FAQ

What is the Orthogonal Rake Angle?

The orthogonal Rake Angle is the angle of orientation of the tool’s rake surface from the reference plane and measured on a normal plane in orthogonal cutting. Orthogonal Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Orthogonal Rake Angle is always positive.

Can the Orthogonal Rake Angle be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Orthogonal Rake Angle?

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

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