FUNCTION OF TOOL FEATURES FOR TURNING

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

Effects of Rake Angle

  1. Increasing rake angle in the positive (+) direction improves sharpness.
  2. Increasing rake angle by 1° in the positive (+) direction decreases cutting power by about 1%.
  3. Increasing rake angle in the positive (+) direction lowers cutting edge strength and in the negative (-) direction increases cutting resistance.
Effects of Rake Angle