How to Calculate and Solve for Chip Reduction Factor | Mechanics of Chip Formation

Last Updated on March 4, 2021

The image above represents chip reduction factor.

To compute for chip reduction factor, one essential parameter is needed and this parameter is cutting ratio (r).

The compute for chip reduction factor:

ζ = ¹ / _r

Where:

ζ = Chip Reduction Factor
r = Cutting Ratio

Let’s solve an example;
Find the chip reduction factor when the cutting ratio is 30.

This implies that;

r = Cutting Ratio = 30

ζ = ¹ / _r
ζ = ¹ / ₃₀
ζ = 0.033

Therefore, the chip reduction factor is 0.033.

Calculating the Cutting Ratio when the Chip Reduction Factor is Given.

r = ^ζ / ₁

Where;

r = Cutting Ratio
ζ = Chip Reduction Factor

Let’s solve an example;
Find the cutting ration when the chip reduction factor is 14.

This implies that;

ζ = Chip Reduction Factor = 14

r = ^ζ / ₁
r = ¹⁴ / ₁
r = 14

Therefore, the cutting ratio is 14.

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the chip reduction factor.

To get the answer and workings of the chip reduction factor using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Metal Forming Processes under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Mechanics of Chips Formation under Metal Forming Processes

Now, Click on Chip Reduction Factor under Mechanics of Chips Formation

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the chip reduction factor according to the respective parameters which is the cutting ratio (r).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the cutting ratio (r) is 30.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the chip reduction factor and presents the formula, workings and steps too.