The GATE Grind

GATE 2024 PI – Question 58

Manufacturing Processes II · Machining · 2 marks · Numerical answer

Orthogonal turning uses cutting speed 2 m/s, feed 0.2 mm/rev and depth 2 mm. Specific cutting energy is 2 J/mm³. Ignore feed-force power. Find main cutting force (integer N).

Practise this question in The GATE Grind →

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: 800 to 800

Explanation

Uncut chip area is 0.2(2) = 0.4 mm². Material removal rate at 2000 mm/s is 800 mm³/s, requiring 2(800) = 1600 W. Main force is power/speed = 1600/2 = **800 N**.

More Machining questions

All Machining questions →