Table 5 Comparison of cross section Roughness (Rac) between the conventional rotary tool and the modular cutting tool

From: Towards an innovative modular cutter of leeks for improving retained stalk quality and prolonging tool life

Tool type

Rac–Mean ± SD (um)

Improvement (%) vs. the conventional cutting tool

The conventional rotary tool

6.03 ± 2.59

–

The modular cutting tool

2.78 ± 1.27

53.90%

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