Cutting Force Analysis of Wood : 2nd Report, Orthogonal Cutting accompanied with Front Split, Down Split, Side Crack and Lateral Crack

Abstract

The authors have published a theoretical calculating formula of cutting force in orthogonal wood cutting accompanied with front split⁽¹⁾. It was obtained by applying the theories of beam on elastic foundation and linear fracture mechanics. In this paper, they analize the orthogonal cutting accompanied with front split, down split, side crack and lateral crack, and introduce the theoretical calculating formulas. Furthermore, they confirm by the experiments that their formulas are sufficiently applicable for practical use.