The clearance angle is the angle between the cutting tool's surface and the workpiece, crucial for preventing tool rubbing and ensuring efficient material removal. Proper clearance angle selection enhances tool life, surface finish, and cutting performance by reducing friction and heat generation.

Clearance Angle

Cutting tool's surface

Workpiece

Tool rubbing

Efficient material removal

Proper clearance angle selection

Tool life refers to the duration a cutting tool can effectively perform its function before it needs to be replaced due to wear or failure. It is a critical factor in manufacturing efficiency, impacting production costs, machine downtime, and product quality.

Tool Life

Surface finish refers to the texture and smoothness of a surface, which can significantly impact the functionality and aesthetics of a product. It is crucial in manufacturing processes as it affects properties like friction, wear resistance, and the ability to form a proper seal or bond with other materials.

Surface Finish

Cutting Performance

Reducing Friction

Heat generation refers to the process by which energy is converted into thermal energy, often as a byproduct of mechanical, electrical, or chemical processes. Understanding heat generation is crucial for optimizing energy efficiency and managing thermal conditions in various systems and devices.

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