Radius Value / Surface Finish

Radius Value / Surface Finish Formula

The radius of the insert has a significant role to play

The formula to calculate the feed rate:

in the quality of the surface finish, which is directly in

relation to the feed rate (fn). With a larger radius, better ε

surface finishes can be maintained at higher feeds. ThefR x r =
a
use of a larger radius gives a larger surface contact area50
and causes an increase in power and cutting force.
For roughing operations, it is preferable to choose a largef2
radius to ensure corner strength of the insert. However,R=

max 8 x rε for some materials it is preferable to use a smaller radius to maintain a softer cut. The insert is more fragile but can qualify for operations that are sensitive to vibration.

The mean value Ra, can be calculated with

Generally an insert is used with a maximum feed equal to following formula:

half its radius. The minimum feed is related to edge 2x 50

preparation or to the start of its chip control. An increase=f
R

in cutting speed can also contribute to surface quality. a rε

Average value of feed for each radius

Rmax = profile depth

Radius (mm)0,40,81,21,62,4
rε
f (mm/turn)0,12-0,250,25-0,50,36-0,70,5-10,7-1,6 = nose radius

In finishing operations the insert radius and the feed effect the superficial fn = feed roughness and the dimensional accuracy.

Surface finishingRadius of insert
RaRt0,40,81,21,62,4
µmµmf mm/r
0,6020,070,100,120,140,17
1,6040,110,150,190,220,26
3,20100,170,240,290,340,42
6,30160,220,300,370,430,53
8,00250,270,380,470,540,66
Surface finishingDiameter of round inserts
RaRt1012162025
µmµmf mm/r
0,6020,250,280,320,360,40
1,6040,400,440,510,570,63
3,20100,630,690,800,891,00
6,30160,800,831,011,131,26
8,00251,001,101,261,421,51

Summary: Value of Ra &

Rt based on the radius