How to Calculate and Solve for Power Consumed during Metal Cutting | Metal Forming processes

The image above represents power consumed during metal cutting. To calculate power consumed during metal cutting, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Cutting Force (F_c) and Work Piece Velocity (v).

The formula for calculating power consumed during metal cutting:

P_c = ^F_c.v / ₁₀₀₀

Where:

P_c = Power Consumed during Metal Cutting
F_c = Cutting Force
v = Work Piece Velocity

Let’s solve an example;
Find the power consumed during metal cutting when the cutting force is 32 and the work piece velocity is 12.

This implies that;

F_c = Cutting Force = 32
v = Work Piece Velocity = 12

P_c = ^F_c.v / ₁₀₀₀
That is, P_c = ^{32 x 12} / ₁₀₀₀
P_c = ³⁸⁴ / ₁₀₀₀
P_c = 0.384

Therefore, the power consumed during metal cutting is 0.384 KW.

Calculating the Cutting Force when the Power Consumed During Metal Cutting and the Work Piece Velocity are Given

F_c = ^{P_c x 1000} / _v

Where;

F_c = Cutting Force
P_c = Power Consumed during Metal Cutting
v = Work Piece Velocity

Let’s solve an example;
Find the cutting force when the power consumed during metal cutting is 20 and the work piece velocity is 16.

This implies that;

P_c = Power Consumed during Metal Cutting = 20
v = Work Piece Velocity = 16

F_c = ^{P_c x 1000} / _v
So, F_c = ^{20 x 1000} / ₁₀
F_c = ²⁰⁰⁰⁰ / ₁₀
F_c = 2000

Therefore, the cutting force is 2000.

Read more: How to Calculate and Solve for Energy Required for Metal Cutting | Metal Forming processes

Calculating the Work Piece Velocity when the Power Consumed During Metal Cutting and the Cutting Force are Given

v = ^{P_c x 1000} / _Fc

Where;

v = Work Piece Velocity
P_c = Power Consumed during Metal Cutting
F_c = Cutting Force

Let’s solve an example;
Find the work piece velocity when the power consumed during metal cutting is 34 and the cutting force is 10.

This implies that;

P_c = Power Consumed during Metal Cutting = 34
F_c = Cutting Force = 10

v = ^{P_c x 1000} / _Fc
v = ^{34 x 1000} / ₁₀
That is, v = ³⁴⁰⁰⁰ / ₁₀
v = 3400

Therefore, the work piece velocity is 3400.

Read more: How to Calculate and Solve for Cutting Force | Metal Forming processes

How to Calculate Power Consumed during Metal Cutting With Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the power consumed during metal cutting.

To get the answer and workings of the power consumed during metal cutting 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 Power Consumed During Metal Cutting  under Metal Forming Processes

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the power consumed during metal cutting according to the respective parameters which is the Cutting Force (F_c) and Work Piece Velocity (v).

Now, enter the value appropriately and accordingly for the parameter as required by the Cutting Force (F_c) is 32 and Work Piece Velocity (v) is 12.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the power consumed during metal cutting and presents the formula, workings and steps too.