Cutting Force For Removing Glass With Cutting Thread

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The force required for separating the glass is lower when the cutting thread is deflected to its maximum point. An angle greater than 90° should be avoided.

Unfavourable angle (strong pulling force required)

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High cutting force

Favourable angle (average pulling force required)

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Average cutting force

Optimum angle (minimum pulling force required)

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Low cutting force