Neutral axis

As a neutral axis, also called the zero line, are referred to in the engineering mechanics within the Elastostatics layer of a beam cross -section, the length is not changed in a bending operation. There, the deflection caused no train or compressive stresses. The surface passing through the geometric center of the cross-sectional area of the beam.

The greatest risk to the development of flexural cracks for the neutral of the fiber in the direction perpendicular farthest zones. These cracks are caused by overuse of the workpiece when the bending radius is too small.

In addition, we used the neutral axis to the Calculation of the length of raw material to be made ​​from the curved workpieces.