Land

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A “Land” is a small flat area, typically 0.002-0.02″ (0.05-0.5 mm) long that connects between the tip of the cutting edge to the rake angle.

LW – Land Width:

A bigger land width increases the toughness of the cutting edge and it’s ability to withstand blows. The downside is higher cutting forces.

LA – Land Angle:

  • LA of zero is a neutral land which is very common.
  • A positive land angle increases the sharpness but recuses the toughness of the cutting edge.
  • A negative land angle increases the toughness at the expense of sharpness. It is common to find negative lands when machining cast iron or in very heavy applications.

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Synonyms:
K Land
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