Chips Formed during Metal Cutting: 4 Types | Industries | Metallurgy

The following points highlight the four main types of chips formed during metal cutting. The types are: 1. Discontinuous Chip 2. Continuous Chip 3. Continuous Chip with Built Up Edge 4. Inhomogeneous Strain-Chip. Type # 1. Discontinuous Chip: These chips are small segments which adhere loosely to each other and form slightly larger length. Discontinuous chips are formed when the [...]