What is cutting tool life?
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From the past to the present, "tool life" has consistently been a concern for manufacturing personnel. Typically, tool life is assessed based on manufacturer recommendations or past experiences, leading to premature tool changes due to the fear of tool failure. In many cases, tools are discarded before reaching their maximum efficiency, resulting in prolonged costs for both tools and labor.
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Yes, there are various methods for monitoring tool life today. Through different sensors and principles, measurements can be taken during various cutting processes. Common methods include:
The aforementioned methods are commonly used for monitoring, but each has its applicable environment and cannot comprehensively cover all situations. Some methods may have limitations that need to be addressed before achieving complete tool life monitoring. The 'Smart Tool Holder' integrates various tool life monitoring methods to solve most environmental issues. It enables real-time monitoring of tool life while accurately collecting data on torque, axial force, torsional force, temperature, and acceleration changes. Even in harsh conditions with high-speed rotation and elevated temperatures, it maintains high-precision sensing capabilities. This comprehensive data collection allows for in-depth analysis of cutting data, effectively addressing issues and analyzing tool life.
When effective tool life management is implemented, it not only enhances production stability but also allows for the identification of suitable tools through big data analysis. This optimization enables machine tools to operate at their limits, ultimately increasing customer satisfaction with the quality. Thus, the advantages of smart manufacturing are realized within the industry.
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Reference: Machinery Industry
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