The thesis discusses the influence of cutting force when cutting soft materials. In the introduction the sharpness of the blade is presented and evaluated, which is one of the main factors when cutting materials. The cutting process, types of blades, blade kinematics, impact of cutting forces, already existing and carried out tests and methods are also described. Then the cutting forces that occur during cutting are presented and how they can be reduced. The experimental part contains a description of the measurement system, which was used to measure the incision force when changing the angle of a blade under which the material was cut. The obtained results clearly show how the kinematics and the sharpness of the blade is affected by the cutting forces when cutting soft materials. In conclusion the findings and optimum parameters for cutting soft materials are given.
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