If the Taylor's tool life exponent n is 0.2, and the tool

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If the Taylor's tool life exponent n is 0.2, and the tool changing time is 1.5 min, then the tool life (in min) for maximum production rate is___

1. 4
2. 6
3. 10
4. None of these

Correct Option: B

T_opt =		1 − n	× T_c			=	1 − 0.2	× 1.5 = 6 min.
		n					0.2