Rake Angle in Manufacturing Formulas

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. Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Rake Angle is always negative.

Manufacturing formulas that make use of Rake Angle

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FAQ

What is the Rake Angle?

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

Can the Rake Angle be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Rake Angle?

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

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