Surface Finish (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards

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Surface Finish
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Surface finish quality determines

Final appearance & functionality of machined components

Tool below centre: rake angle effect

Reduces rake angle

Tool below centre: clearance angle effect

Increases clearance angle

Tool below centre: effect on workpiece face

Dimple or depression

Can facing operations be done with tool below centre?

No - makes facing operations impossible

Tool above centre: rake angle effect

Increases rake angle significantly

Tool above centre: clearance angle effect

Decreases/eliminates clearance angle

Tool above centre causes

Excessive friction & heat buildup

Larger nose radius effect on finish

Creates smoother surface finishes

Four benefits of cutting fluids

Cooling, lubrication, swarf removal, tool protection

Spindle location on lathe

In the lathe headstock

Higher spindle speed effect on finish

Produces better surface finishes

Slower feed rate effect on finish

Produces better surface finishes

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