Side Rake Angle in Metal Cutting Formulas

The Side Rake Angle is an angle between the tool face and a line parallel to the base of the tool and measured in a plane perpendicular to the base at the side cutting edge. And is denoted by α_s. Side Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Side Rake Angle is always positive.

Formulas to find Side Rake Angle in Metal Cutting

fxTool Side Rake Angle using Angle Set from Axis BGo

Metal Cutting formulas that make use of Side Rake Angle

fxAngle set from axis BGo

fxRequired Tool Back Rake Angle given Angle Set from Axis BGo

List of variables in Metal Cutting formulas

fx Angle Set from Axis b Go

fx Top Rake Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Side Rake Angle?

The Side Rake Angle is an angle between the tool face and a line parallel to the base of the tool and measured in a plane perpendicular to the base at the side cutting edge. Side Rake Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Side Rake Angle is always positive.

Can the Side Rake Angle be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Side Rake Angle?

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

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