Bhattacharya explains Merchant’s Circle Diagram (MCD), which relates:
From MCD, the shear angle (φ) is derived: [ \phi = \frac\pi4 - \frac(\beta - \alpha)2 ] where β = friction angle, α = rake angle. This equation shows that increasing rake angle reduces cutting force.
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Machinability is defined by:
Bhattacharya lists factors affecting machinability: workpiece hardness, microstructure, alloying elements, and cutting fluids.
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Bhattacharya does not just list formulas; he explains why tools fail. Key topics include: