Flank wear depends upon the

A hardness of the work and tool material at the operating temperature
B amount and distribution of hard constituents in the work material
C degree of strain hardening in the chip
D none of the mentioned

Correct Answer: amount and distribution of hard constituents in the work material

Flank wear occurs as a result of friction between the progressively increasing contact area on the tool flank.

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