On the Analytical Representation of Chip Area and Tool Geometry when Oblique Turning with Round Tools. Part 1: Chip Area Parameters Under Variation of Side and Back Rake Angle

Abstract

Chip area parameters, such as undeformed chip thickness, equivalent chip thickness, contact edge length, etc., along with tool angles are among defining for the mechanical and thermal conditions of the cutting process. This paper considers the case of external turning with a round insert under variation, in wide range, of back and side rake angles and their influence on the main chip area and surface roughness parameters. Influence of other process variables, such as feed, depth-of-cut and nose radius, isalso studied. The developed analytical models and algorithms allow, not only to study the fundamental relationships, but to apply them in the design of new tools for conventional and rotary turning.