Rake Angle of Cutting Tool in Merchant Force Circle Formulas

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

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

fxUncut chip thickness given cutting force, shear stress, cut, friction, normal rake and shear anglesGo

fxWidth of cut given cutting force, shear stress, uncut chip, friction, normal rake and shear anglesGo

FAQ

What is the Rake Angle of Cutting Tool?

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

Can the Rake Angle of Cutting Tool be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Rake Angle of Cutting Tool?

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

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