y RAKE ANGLE

Rake angle is a cutting edge angle that has large effects on cutting resistance, chip disposal, cutting temperature and tool life.

Tool Life Tool Life Standard : VB = .016 inch Standard Depth of Cut : .039 inch Feed = .013 IPR VB = .016 inch Positive Rake Rake Angle Angle Rake Angle Rake Angle Cutting Resistance

Positive Insert 15° Vertical Force

6° Depth of Cut .079 inch

Vertical Force (N)Feed.008 IPR
Cutting Speed330 SFM
-10°
Rake Face Mean
Temperature
Depth of Cut.079 inch
Feed.008 IPR
Cutting Speed330 SFM
Negative RakeRake Angle (°)

Angle (-) Cutting Conditions Cutting Speed (SFM) Work Material : Alloy steel Grade : P10 Negative Insert : 0-Var-5-5-20-20-0.5 mm

Insert Cutting Conditions Grade : P10 Dry Cutting Depth of Cut : .039 inch Effects of Rake Angle on Feed : .013 IPR Work Material : Alloy steel Cutting Speed, Vertical Force,

Chip Disposal and Rake Angle Rake Angle and Tool Life and Cutting Temperature

a Effects of Rake AngleWhen to Increase Rake AngleWhen to Increase Rake Angle
in the Negative (-) Directionin the Positive (+) Direction
1. Increasing rake angle in the positive (+) direction
improves sharpness.u Hard work material.u Soft work material.
2. Increasing rake angle by 1° in the positive (+)u When cutting edge strength isu Work material is easily machined.
direction decreases cutting power by about 1%.required such as inu When work material or the
3. Increasing rake angle in the positive (+) directioninterrupted cutting and uncutmachine have poor rigidity.

lowers cutting edge strength and in the negative surface cutting. (-) direction increases cutting resistance. y FLANK ANGLE Flank angle prevents friction between flank face and work material resulting in smooth feed.

Rake Angle 6° vc = 655

Wear Depth Wear Depth Fracture

vc = 330 Flank Angle vc = 165

Large Flank W Small Flank W Cutting Conditions Flank Angle ($)

Small Flank Angle(SameLarge Flank Angle(SameWork Material : Alloy steel (200HB) Insert : 0-6-$-$-20-20-0.5 mm
Grade : P20Feed : .013 IPR
Flank angle creates a space between tool and work material.Depth of Cut : .039 inchCutting Time : 20 min

Flank angle relates to flank wear. Flank Angle and Flank Wear Relationship P

a Effects of Flank AngleWhen to Decrease Flank AngleWhen to Increase Flank Angle
1. Increasing flank angle decreases flank wearHard work material.Soft work material.
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occurrence.When cutting edge strengthWork material suffer from
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2. Increasing flank angle lowers cutting edgeis required.work hardening easily.

strength.