The design of a single-chip tool monitoring system for on-line turning operation

Tool condition monitoring systems play an important role in a FMS system. By changing the worn tool before or just at the time it fails, the loss caused by defect product can be reduced greatly and thus product quality and reliability is improved. To achieve this, an on-line tool condition monitoring system using a single-chip microcomputer for detecting tool breakage during cutting process is discussed in this paper. Conventionally, PC-based monitoring systems are used in most research works. The major shortcoming of PC-based monitoring systems is the incurred cost. To reduce costs, the tool condition monitoring system was built with an Intel 8051 single-chip microprocessor and the design is described in this paper. The 8051 tool monitoring system uses a strain gauge for measuring cutting force; according to the force feature, the tool monitoring system can easily recognize the breakage of the cutting tool with its tool breakage algorithm. The experimental results show that the low-cost 8051 tool monitoring board can detect tool breakage in three successive products successfully.     

基于小波分析的刀具破损智能监控系统

提出了利用检测进给电机电流对钻削加工过程中的刀具破损进行在线监控的系统。该系统采用离散小波分析技术处理电机电流信号,有效提取刀具破损时的特征。探讨中断型宏指令功能在刀具破损在线监控系统中的应用。利用该监控系统和中断型宏指令,能够实时地识别加工过程刀具的破损,并及时报警、自动换刀等,大大减少了机床的故障停机时间,提高利用率。     

Tool breakage detection in CNC high-speed milling based in feed-motor current signals

Tool condition monitoring, mainly tool breakage detection for high-speed machining (HSM), is an important problem to solve; however, the techniques or types of sensors applied in other research projects present certain inconveniences. In order to improve tool breakage monitoring systems, a simple, effective, and fast method is presented herein. This method is based on the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and statistical methodologies. The effectiveness of the method is based on the measurements of the feed-motor current signals using inexpensive sensors. It is well-known that during the cutting process, the motor current is related to the tool condition. The current consumption changes when the tool is broken as compared to when the tool is in normal cutting condition. This difference can be obtained from the waveform variances between the signals in order to ascertain the tool condition. The algorithms of this research project consist of obtaining compressed signals from the I _rms feed-motor current signals applying the DWT. Then from these compressed signals, we detect the asymmetries between them. The arithmetic mean value is applied to asymmetries of consecutive machining lengths to reduce noise in the data having a mean value of a series of asymmetries; also, a normal cutting threshold is set up in order to make decisions regarding the tool conditions so as to detect tool breakage. Therefore, this research project shows a low-cost monitoring system that is simple to implement.     

立铣加工刀具状态监控技术评述

综述了立铣加工刀具状态监控技术的研究现状.刀具状态监控技术在工业上的应用涉及到两种关键系统:一是具有不同智能水平的各种传感器系统,另一个是能把机床控制器所用的控制信号综合成能发觉刀具破损和反映刀具磨损程度信号的过程监控系统.这两种系统相结合,就能实现刀具状态监控系统在工业加工环境的应用.     

Real-time detection of the breakage of small diameter drills with wavelet transform

This paper presents a real-time tool breakage detection method for small diameter drills using acoustic emission (AE) and current signals. Using the transmitted properties of the AE signal, apparatus for detecting the AE signal for tool breakage monitoring was developed for a machine centre. The features of tool breakage were obtained from the AE signal using typical signal processing methods. The continuous wavelet transform (CWT) and the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) were used to decompose the spindle current signal and the feed current signal, respectively. The tool breakage features were extracted from the decomposed signals. Experimental results show that the proposed monitoring system possessed an excellent real-time capability and a high success rate for the detection of the breakage of small diameter drills using combined AE and current signals.     

基于小波分析的数控刀具状态在线监控系统

提出了一种利用检测进给电机电流实现切削加工过程中刀具破损的在线监控系统.在该系统中,离散小波分析技术被用来实现对电机电流信号的处理,并有效地提取了刀具破损时的特征;探讨了中断型宏指令功能在刀具破损在线监控系统中的应用;经实践证明,利用该监测系统和中断型宏指令,能够实时的识别加工过程刀具的破损,并能及时报警、自动换刀等,机床的故障停机时间大大减少,利用率得到了提高.     

Self-Learning Algorithm for Automated Design of Condition Monitoring Systems for Milling Operations

This paper investigates an approach, termed self-learning ASPS (automated sensor and signal processing selection), aimed at aiding the systematic design of condition monitoring systems for machining operations. The paper outlines a self-learning methodology for the classification of the system’s normal and faulty states and the selection of the most appropriate sensors and signal processing methods for detecting machining faults in end milling. The aim of the proposed approach is to enable the condition monitoring designer to use previous system faults or incidents to design an on-line monitoring system, reducing the system’s development time and cost. Force, acceleration and acoustic emission signals are used to design the condition monitoring systems for end milling operations. Gradual tool wear, catastrophic cutter breakage and tool collision are used for evaluating the proposed self-learning ASPS approach. The initial results show that the suggested algorithm can be applied for an automated, self-learning monitoring system for the selection of the most sensitive sensors and signal processing methods for machining faults and conditions.       

Acoustic emission method for tool condition monitoring based on wavelet analysis

It is believed that the acoustic emission (AE) signals contain potentially valuable information for tool wear and breakage monitoring and detection. However, AE stress waves produced in the cutting zone are distorted by the transmission path and the measurement systems and it is difficult to obtain an effective result by these raw acoustic emission data. In this article, a technique based on AE signal wavelet analysis is proposed for tool condition monitoring. The local characterize of frequency band, which contains the main energy of AE signals, is depicted by the wavelet multi-resolution analysis, and the singularity of the signal is represented by wavelet resolution coefficient norm. The feasibility for tool condition monitoring is demonstrated by the various cutting conditions in turning experiments.     

An intelligent sensor fusion system for tool monitoring on a machining centre

The objective of this paper is to construct an intelligent sensor fusion monitoring system for tool breakage on a machining centre. Since none of the sensing and diagnosis techniques have proved to be completely reliable in practice, an intelligent tool-monitoring system consisting of a neural-network-based algorithm and a sensor fusion system is proposed. The dual sensing signals of cutting force and acoustic emission are used simultaneously in the proposed system owing to good correlation existing between them, and, a self-learning neural-network algorithm is used to integrate multiple sensing information to make a proper decision about tool condition. The results show good performance in tool-breakage detection by the proposed monitoring system, especially where there is high interference.     

异形螺杆铣削过程刀具磨损建模研究

介绍了一种螺杆铣削过程刀具磨损建模的方法。该方法针对螺杆加工中变切削参数的工况，提取了振动信号和功率信号的刀具磨损特征值，并建立了信号特征值与刀具磨损量之间的映射关系，从而得到刀具磨损模型。实验证明，由此建立的刀具磨损模型。能够排除切削参数变化的干扰，可以较好地反映加工中刀具磨损状态。同时也为具有时变切削参数特性的加工过程刀具磨损状态监控提供了新的研究方法。     

刀具破损状态的特征提取及自动识别

文章采用机床功率法和声发射法对车削过程中的刀具破损进行监控。在试验中发现了刀具破损时机床功率信号的四种表现形式,说明了刀具破损形式的随机性。针对这种情况,首次提出了功率信号处理的延时方差法;对切削过程中发出的各种声发射（AE）信号采用时频分析进行处理并提取出反映刀具破损的特征量,最后利用神经网络ART2实现了刀具破损状态的自动识别。     

声发射预测刀具破损的研究

介绍一种用声发射（ＡＥ）进行刀具破损预测的方法。试验结果证明，刀具破损前会出现预兆性的ＡＥ信号，并可把该信号从背景噪声中检测出来。该方法使用的检测系统具有成本低、能耗低和结构简单的特点。     

HMM技术在数控镗刀状态监测中的应用

通过对声发射传感器采集的刀具磨损状态信号进行分析,提取出反映刀具磨损状态的特征向量MFCC系数及差分系数,然后利用HMM进行信号处理。建立了检测镗刀刀具状态的监测系统。实验结果表明,该监测系统在刀具的正常磨损阶段,可以实现刀具大致磨损量的预报;在刀具破损或损坏情况下,能够及时监测和预报刀具损坏状态。这种监测方法能够进行实时在线监测,为刀具的磨损监测提供了一条切实可行的途径。     

基于虚拟仪器的FMS运行状态监测系统

针对FMS的零件加工过程,基于刀具的破损机理,分析了刀具小面积破损及刀具大面积破损情况下切削力及电机电流的变化规律,并建立了加工状态监测的实验系统.基于神经网络理论,建立了BP网络的加工状态识别系统理论模型.实验证明,该监测方案及建立的理论模型是正确的.     

Prediction of tool breakage in face milling using support vector machine

A new approach is proposed using a support vector machine (SVM) to classify the feature of the cutting force signal for the prediction of tool breakage in face milling. The cutting force signal is compressed by averaging the cutting force signals per tooth to extract the feature of the cutting force signal due to tool breakage. With the SVM learning process, the output of SVM’s decision function can be utilized to identify a milling cutter with or without tool breakage. Experimental results are presented to verify the feasibility of this tool breakage prediction system in milling operations.     

Development of a system for monitoring tool condition using acousto-optic emission signal in face turning—an experimental approach

In automated manufacturing systems, one of the most important issues is accurate detection of the tool conditions under given cutting conditions so that worn tools can be identified and replaced in time. In metal cutting as a result of the cutting motion, the surface of workpiece will be influenced by cutting parameters, cutting force, and vibrations, etc. But the effects of vibrations have been paid less attention. In the present paper, an investigation is presented of a tool condition monitoring system, which consists of a fast Fourier transform preprocessor for generating features from an online acousto-optic emission (AOE) signals to develop a database for appropriate decisions. A fast Fourier transform (FFT) can decompose AOE signals into different frequency bands in the time domain. Present work uses a laser Doppler vibrometer for online data acquisition and a high-speed FFT analyser used to process the AOE signals. The generation of the AOE signals directly in the cutting zone makes them very sensitive to changes in the cutting process due to vibrations. AOE techniques is a relatively recent entry into the field of tool condition monitoring. This method has also been widely used in the field of metal cutting to detect process changes like displacement due to vibration and tool wear, etc. In this research work the results obtained from the analysis of acousto-optic emission sensor employs to predict flank wear in turning of AISI 1040 steel of 150 BHN hardness using Carbide insert and HSS tools. The correlation between the tool wear and AOE parameters is analyzed using the experimental study conducted in 16 H.P. all geared lathe. The encouraging results of the work pave the way for the development of a real-time, low-cost, and reliable tool condition monitoring system. A high degree of correlation is established between the results of the AOE signal and experimental results in identification of tool wear state.     

Real‐Time Monitoring of Tool Fracture in Turning Using Sensor Fusion

The sensor fusion method using both an acoustic emission (AE) sensor and a built-in force sensor is introduced for on-line tool condition monitoring during turning. The cutting force was measured by a built-in piezoelectric force sensor, which was inserted in the tool turret housing of an NC lathe. FEM analysis was carried out to locate the most sensitive position for the sensor. A burst of AE signal was used as a triggering signal to inspect the cutting force. A significant drop in cutting force indicated tool breakage. The algorithm was implemented in a DSP board and the monitoring system was installed on a CNC lathe in an FMS line for in-process tool-breakage detection. The proposed system showed an excellent monitoring capability.     

SENSORLESS DETECTION OF TOOL BREAKAGE IN MILLING

One of the most important research topics in the area of Intelligent Manufacture Systems (IMS) is the automatic detection of tool breakage, wear of chipping during the cutting process. Sensor-based techniques are available for cutting force measurements, but there are drawbacks in this approach in cost and idle times. This work proposes a sensorless monitoring system for tool monitoring in order to detect breakage and chipping by exploiting the wavelet transform and a neural network. Previous works have made use of these tools for monitoring several machining parameters, but we propose an integrated low-cost approach to detect quickly the changes in the tool integrity for monitoring. The system output produces an accurate detection of the tool integrity that enables the system to prevent damage due to tool breakage. This approach allows for an industrial solution to be developed.     

基于振动法的铣刀破损特征量提取

建立了铣削加工中振信号的检测系统，并介绍了利用振动信号进行铣刀破损试验的整个试验过程。根据试验数据，对切削过程中产生的振动信号进行了分析与处理，提出了能过反映刀具破损的特征量。为后续的刀具破损系统辩识帮好了充分准备。     

SENSORLESS DETECTION OF TOOL BREAKAGE IN MILLING

One of the most important research topics in the area of Intelligent Manufacture Systems (IMS) is the automatic detection of tool breakage, wear of chipping during the cutting process. Sensor-based techniques are available for cutting force measurements, but there are drawbacks in this approach in cost and idle times. This work proposes a sensorless monitoring system for tool monitoring in order to detect breakage and chipping by exploiting the wavelet transform and a neural network. Previous works have made use of these tools for monitoring several machining parameters, but we propose an integrated low-cost approach to detect quickly the changes in the tool integrity for monitoring. The system output produces an accurate detection of the tool integrity that enables the system to prevent damage due to tool breakage. This approach allows for an industrial solution to be developed.