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How to Calculate and Solve for Width of Cut on Sheet Metal | Single Point Tools

Last Updated on March 7, 2021

The image above represents width of cut on sheet metal.

To compute for width of cut on sheet metal, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle (λ) and Depth of Cut (d).

The formula for calculating width of cut on sheet metal:

b = d / sinλ

Where:

b = Width of Cut on Sheet metal
λ = Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle
d = Depth of Cut

Let’s solve an example;
Find the width of cut on sheet metal when the restricted orthogonal cutting angle is 44 and the depth of cut is 11.

This implies that;

λ = Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle = 44
d = Depth of Cut = 11

b = d / sinλ
b = 11 / sin44°
b = 11 / 0.694
b = 15.83

Therefore, the width of cut on sheet metal is 15.83 m.

Calculating for the Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle when the Width of Cut on Sheet Metal and the Depth of Cut is Given.

sin λ = d / b

Where;

λ = Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle
b = Width of Cut on Sheet metal
d = Depth of Cut

Let’s solve an example;
Find the restricted orthogonal cutting angle when the width of cut on sheet metal is 14 and the depth of cut is 28.

This implies that;

b = Width of Cut on Sheet metal = 14
d = Depth of Cut = 28

sin λ = d / b
sin λ = 28 / 14
sin λ = 2

Therefore, the restricted orthogonal cutting angle is 2.

Calculating for the Depth of Cut when the Width of Cut on Sheet Metal and the Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle is Given.

d = b x sin λ

Where;

d = Depth of Cut
b = Width of Cut on Sheet metal
λ = Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle

Let’s solve an example;
Find the depth of cut when the width of cut on sheet metal is 24 and the restricted orthogonal cutting angle is 10.

This implies that;

b = Width of Cut on Sheet metal = 24
λ = Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle = 10

d = b x sin λ
d = 24 x sin 10
d = 24 x 0.156
d = 3.74

Therefore, the depth of cut is 3.74 m.

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the width of cut on sheet metal.

To get the answer and workings of the width of cut on sheet metal using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

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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 Single Point Tools under Metal Forming Processes

Now, Click on Width of Cut on Sheet Metal under Single Point Tools

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the width of cut on sheet metal according to the respective parameters which is the Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle (λ) and Depth of Cut (d).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Restricted Orthogonal Cutting Angle (λ) is 44 and Depth of Cut (d) is 11.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the width of cut on sheet metal and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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