Nomenclature

Latin Symbols

A shape factor in Shaw’s equation for heat partition

Aa apparent area of contact between two surface; average value of shape factor A

Ac cross-sectional area of the uncut chip, i.e., the cross-sectional area of the layer of material being removed by one cutting edge measured normal to the resultant cutting direction; contact area

Am maximum value of shape factor A

Ar real area of contact between two surfaces

Ash area of shear plane

Aα tool flank, i.e., the surface over which the surface produced on the workpiece passes

Aγ tool face, i.e., the surface over which the chip flows

ae working engagement, i.e., the instantaneous engagement of the complete tool with the workpiece, measured in the working plane Pfe and perpendicular ...

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