Multi-component cutting force sensing systems in manufacturing processes applied to cutting tools are gradually becoming the most significant monitoring indicator. Their signals have been extensively applied to evaluate the machinability of workpiece materials, predict cutter breakage, estimate cutting tool wear, control machine tool chatter, determine stable machining parameters, and improve s...

Abstract In general, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)-TiN coated High Speed Steel (HSS) endmills used to machine carbon steels can perform better at high cutting speeds compared with uncoated tools resulting in better surface finish and longer tool life. Flank wear is believed to be the main wear type that leads to shorten the life of these cutting tools. In this study, the roles of the coating ...

An optoelectronic method for in situ monitoring of the flank wear of cutting tools is presented. The method is based on real time vision technology in which the tool is illuminated by the beam of a laser and the wear zone is visualized using a Vidicon camera. The image is converted into digital pixel data and processed, to detect the wear land width. Detailed aspects of the image processing pro...

This paper presents the development of a knowledge-based system for selection of cutting tools and conditions of turning Ž operations. The system developed can be used to select the toolholder, insert and cutting conditions feed, speed and depth . of cut . It is able to analyse and optimise cutting tools and condition selection. In addition, the user or tool supplier is able to modify and enhan...