In a typical metal cutting operation, using a cutting tool with a positive rake α=10o, it is observed that the shear angle was 20o. The friction angle is
A
45o
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B
30o
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C
60o
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D
40o
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Solution
The correct option is C60o α=10o,ϕ=20o
Here typical cutting operation means that
Merchant's theory is valid 2ϕ+β−α=90o β=90o+α−40o=60o