遼字石油化工大學⊙ B Cutting Factors The factors that influence the cutting process are outlined in Table 2.1 In order to appreciate the contents of this table,lets now identify the major independent variables in the cutting prcess. (atool materials and coatings (b)tool shape, surface finish, and sharpness (c)workpiece material and con-dition (dcutting speed, feed, and depth of cut (e)cutting fluids, (characteristics of the machine tool (g working holding and fixturingB.Cutting Factors The factors that influence the cutting process are outlined in Table 2.1. In order to appreciate the contents of this table,let’s now identify the major independent variables in the cutting prcess: (a)tool materials and coatings; (b)tool shape,surface finish,and sharpness; (c) workpiece material and con-dition; (d)cutting speed,feed,and depth of cut; (e)cutting fluids; (f )characteristics of the machine tool; (g)working holding and fixturing