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Cross-sections of Ti6Al4V chip and cemented carbide insert (to scale) illustrating the chip thickness and morphology with respect to the size of the flank and the crater on the insert rake face. (a) At lower and (b) at higher magnification. The pronounced segmented nature of the chip generates cyclic stresses which promote surface fatigue of the cutting edge.
