List of Symbols and Abbreviations

Abstract

Symbols Vc Cutting Speed in m/min / Feed rate in mm/rev d Depth of cut in mm Ra Average Surface roughness in ^m Fc Cutting force (Tangential force) in N Ft Thrust force (Radial force) in N Ff Feed forces (Axial force) in N VBmax Tool flank wear in mm t Cutting time in min. Pm Machining power in kW a Back rake angle 9 Clearance angle C Cutting edge angle 8 Including angle r Nose radius L Length in mm D Diameter in mm SS Sum of Squares Dof Degree of freedom P Percentage of contribution;