
Top Rake & Effective Cutting Angle
Positive: Produces low shearing stress and may eliminate vibration during finish – +machining, machining of long workpieces, or poor workholding. -6° 5°
-6°
6° 5° 6°
Negative: Produces larger shearing stress which causes a high chip strain. It is much stronger in comparison to the positive rake and requires good workpiece and tool stability.
6° 6°
The position of the insert seat determines the cutting rake:
< 0 > 0 > 0
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