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• Larger the rake angle- lower the cutting force & power.
However the strength of tool & heat dissipation capacity
reduces when rake angle is increased.
• These angles are provided so that the flank of the tool clears
the work piece surface & there is no rubbing action between
the two.
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• Relief angles vary from 5 to 15 for general turning.
• Small relief angles are necessary to give strength to the
cutting edge while machining hard & strong materials.
• Tools with increased values of relief angles penetrate and cut
the work piece material more efficiently and this reduces the
cutting forces.
• Too large relief angles weaken the cutting edge & there is
less mass to absorb & conduct the heat away from cutting
edge.
a) Steels
c) Inserts