Thermocouple and Infrared Sensor-Based Measurement of Temperature Distribution in Metal Cutting

Sensors

Abdil Kus¹  Yahya Isik¹  M. Cemal Cakir²  Salih Coşkun¹ 

[1] Vocational School of Technical Science, Uludag University, 16059 Bursa, Turkey; E-Mails:;Department of Mechanical Engineering, Uludag University, 16059 Bursa, Turkey; E-Mails:

关键词: tool temperature;    thermocouple;    machining;    cutting speed;    pyrometer;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s150101274

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In metal cutting, the magnitude of the temperature at the tool-chip interface is a function of the cutting parameters. This temperature directly affects production; therefore, increased research on the role of cutting temperatures can lead to improved machining operations. In this study, tool temperature was estimated by simultaneous temperature measurement employing both a K-type thermocouple and an infrared radiation (IR) pyrometer to measure the tool-chip interface temperature. Due to the complexity of the machining processes, the integration of different measuring techniques was necessary in order to obtain consistent temperature data. The thermal analysis results were compared via the ANSYS finite element method. Experiments were carried out in dry machining using workpiece material of AISI 4140 alloy steel that was heat treated by an induction process to a hardness of 50 HRC. A PVD TiAlN-TiN-coated WNVG 080404-IC907 carbide insert was used during the turning process. The results showed that with increasing cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut, the tool temperature increased; the cutting speed was found to be the most effective parameter in assessing the temperature rise. The heat distribution of the cutting tool, tool-chip interface and workpiece provided effective and useful data for the optimization of selected cutting parameters during orthogonal machining.

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