Table 6 Selection of cutter bar blade.
From: Force and power requirement for development of cumin harvester: a dynamic approach
Cutter bar blade | Pitch (mm) | Bevel angle (°) | Minimum cutting force (N) | Maximum cutting force (N) | Maximum power requirement (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blade-B1 | 22 | 22.5 | 15.96a | 58.97a | 105.25a |
Blade-B2 | 25 | 25.0 | 21.08b | 76.63b | 124.60b |
Blade-B3 | 28 | 28.0 | 30.21c | 85.31c | 136.84c |
