Taylor's tool life exponent n for carbide tools in VTⁿ = C For carbide cutting tools in the Taylor tool-life relation, what is the typical range of the exponent n? Choose the correct range.
Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A0.10 to 0.20
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B0.20 to 0.25
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C0.25 to 0.40
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D0.40 to 0.55
Answer
Correct Answer: 0.20 to 0.25
Explanation
Reference valuesTypical exponent n by tool material: HSS ≈ 0.08–0.20; Carbide ≈ 0.20–0.25; Ceramics ≈ 0.4–0.55. Hence the correct band for carbides is 0.20–0.25.
Final Answer0.20 to 0.25.