Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity Formula

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Reference Tool Life is the Tool Life of the tool obtained in the reference machining condition. Check FAQs
Lref=(VVref)1n(1-n)Cttc+CtnCt
Lref - Reference Tool Life?V - Cutting Velocity?Vref - Reference Cutting Velocity?n - Taylor's Tool Life Exponent?Ct - Cost of A Tool?tc - Time to Change One Tool?

Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity Example

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Here is how the Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity equation looks like.

7252.73Edit=(420Edit2.9961Edit)10.5408Edit(1-0.5408Edit)48Edit0.9Edit+48Edit0.5408Edit48Edit
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Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lref=(VVref)1n(1-n)Cttc+CtnCt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lref=(420m/min2.9961m/min)10.5408(1-0.5408)480.9min+480.540848
Next Step Convert Units
Lref=(7m/s0.0499m/s)10.5408(1-0.5408)4854s+480.540848
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lref=(70.0499)10.5408(1-0.5408)4854+480.540848
Next Step Evaluate
Lref=435163.798940782s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Lref=7252.72998234637min
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lref=7252.73min

Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Reference Tool Life
Reference Tool Life is the Tool Life of the tool obtained in the reference machining condition.
Symbol: Lref
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cutting Velocity
The Cutting Velocity is the tangential velocity at the periphery of the cutter or workpiece (whichever is rotating).
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reference Cutting Velocity
Reference Cutting Velocity is the Cutting Velocity of the tool used in the reference machining condition.
Symbol: Vref
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Taylor's Tool Life Exponent
Taylor's Tool Life Exponent is an experimental exponent that helps in quantifying the rate of Tool Wear.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Cost of A Tool
Cost of A Tool is simply the cost of one tool being used for machining.
Symbol: Ct
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time to Change One Tool
Time to Change One Tool is the measure of time it takes to change one tool during machining.
Symbol: tc
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Minimum Production Cost category

​Go Cutting Velocity for Minimum Production Cost
V=Vref(nCtLref(1-n)(Cttc+Ct))n
​Go Reference Cutting Velocity given Cutting Velocity
Vref=V(nCtLref(1-n)(Cttc+Ct))n
​Go Machining and Operating Rate using Minimum Production Cost
M=(Ct(Lref(nhnh-1)(VrefV)1nh)-tc)
​Go Tool Changing Time for each Tool given Cutting Velocity
tc=(CtLref(VVref)1n1-nn)-CtCt

How to Evaluate Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity?

Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity evaluator uses Reference Tool Life = (Cutting Velocity/Reference Cutting Velocity)^(1/Taylor's Tool Life Exponent)*(1-Taylor's Tool Life Exponent)*(Cost of A Tool*Time to Change One Tool+Cost of A Tool)/(Taylor's Tool Life Exponent*Cost of A Tool) to evaluate the Reference Tool Life, The Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity is a method to determine the optimal Tool Sharpening period required in reference machining condition to manufacture a given batch of components such that The Total Production Cost is minimum. Reference Tool Life is denoted by Lref symbol.

How to evaluate Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity, enter Cutting Velocity (V), Reference Cutting Velocity (Vref), Taylor's Tool Life Exponent (n), Cost of A Tool (Ct) & Time to Change One Tool (tc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity

What is the formula to find Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity?
The formula of Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity is expressed as Reference Tool Life = (Cutting Velocity/Reference Cutting Velocity)^(1/Taylor's Tool Life Exponent)*(1-Taylor's Tool Life Exponent)*(Cost of A Tool*Time to Change One Tool+Cost of A Tool)/(Taylor's Tool Life Exponent*Cost of A Tool). Here is an example- 120.8788 = (7/0.0499342666666667)^(1/0.540818)*(1-0.540818)*(48*54+48)/(0.540818*48).
How to calculate Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity?
With Cutting Velocity (V), Reference Cutting Velocity (Vref), Taylor's Tool Life Exponent (n), Cost of A Tool (Ct) & Time to Change One Tool (tc) we can find Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity using the formula - Reference Tool Life = (Cutting Velocity/Reference Cutting Velocity)^(1/Taylor's Tool Life Exponent)*(1-Taylor's Tool Life Exponent)*(Cost of A Tool*Time to Change One Tool+Cost of A Tool)/(Taylor's Tool Life Exponent*Cost of A Tool).
Can the Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity be negative?
No, the Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity?
Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity is usually measured using the Minute[min] for Time. Second[min], Millisecond[min], Microsecond[min] are the few other units in which Reference Tool Life given Cutting Velocity can be measured.
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