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Mechanical Engineering · Q80

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 80

Q80

Larger end cutting edge angle _________ tool life.

A.
Increases
Answer
B.
Decreases
C.
Does not effect
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
At the same feed rate, increasing the side cutting edge angle increases the chip contact length and decreases chip thickness. As a result, the cutting force is dispersed on a longer cutting edge and tool life is prolonged.