A mathematical expression and the effective rules of practical cutting radii of the cutting elements along the helix cutting edge were studied.

• 研究了各刀齿沿刀刃螺旋线的切削微元实际切削半径的数学表示和变化规律,实际切削半径的变化改变了刀齿的切削路径,使各刀齿上切屑形状分布不均匀。