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Dynamic wireless passive strain measurement in CNC turning using surface acoustic wave sensors

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Wireless, passive and dynamic surface acoustic wave (SAW) strain sensors are especially advantageous in applications with harsh environments where complex force measurements are required. High frequency multiple axis force measurement during machining processes typically requires state-of-the-art piezoelectric dynamometer technologies. Integrating dynamometers and their associated measurement chains into the machining environment typically requires significant modification to the machine structure. In this paper, SAW sensors were developed for process monitoring operations. Single-axis continuous and interrupted cutting investigations were carried out using the SAW technology installed on cutting tool holders demonstrating high dynamic bandwidth strain measurement. SAW dual-axis oblique cutting measurements were carried out where four SAW sensors were set up as two differential pairs each measuring a single axis of applied force. Improvements in sensitivity and cross-talk compensation has been realised. High-frequency wireless passive realtime process signals are presented from a passive wireless SAW force measurement system successfully integrated into an LT15 Okuma machining centre. The paper aims to present wireless passive SAW technology as a potentially platform changing approach for process and tool condition monitoring applications in the future.

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    Rory Stoney, Garret E. O’Donnell & Dermot Geraghty

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Stoney, R., O’Donnell, G.E. & Geraghty, D. Dynamic wireless passive strain measurement in CNC turning using surface acoustic wave sensors. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 69, 1421–1430 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5116-5

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