Larger end cutting edge angle _________ tool life.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Does not effect
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
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.Join The Discussion
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If End cutting edge angle increases, simultaniously it decreases the lip angle or wedge angle of the tool.
So, due to other factors like stress concentration, heat dissipation will decrease the tool life
The main function of end cutting edge angle is to prevent the trailing front cutting edge of the tool from rubbing against the work. The end cutting edge angle varies from 8 to 15 degree. A large end cutting edge angle decreases tool width which in turn weakens the too and decreases tool life.
So answer is "B".