Side Rake Angle in Metal Cutting Formulas

Side rake angle is the angle formed between the side cutting edge of the tool and a line perpendicular to the workpiece surface. And is denoted by α_s. Side Rake Angle is usually measured using the Radian for Angle. Note that the value of Side Rake Angle is always positive.

Formulas to find Side Rake Angle in Metal Cutting

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Metal Cutting formulas that make use of Side Rake Angle

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List of variables in Metal Cutting formulas

fx Back Rake Angle Go

fx Side Cutting Edge Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Side Rake Angle?

Side rake angle is the angle formed between the side cutting edge of the tool and a line perpendicular to the workpiece surface. Side Rake Angle is usually measured using the Radian 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 Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Side Rake Angle can be measured.

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