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Novel, High-Precision, On-Machine Approach for Measuring Cup Grinding Wheel Wear Using a Moveable Laser Displacement Sensor

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study developed a movable, high-precision laser measurement system for assessing wear on cup grinding wheels. The proposed setup employs a Keyence CL-P070 laser sensor with a resolution of 0.25 μm and has a simple installation process that supports flexible deployment on multiple workstations. Unlike traditional static configurations, the compact design requires minimal adjustment and enables versatile positioning across operational environments. An automated measurement procedure was developed that can capture changes in the grinding wheel profile between grinding cycles. The experimental results indicate that the proposed system has high repeatability and accuracy in detecting the subtle progression of wear in cup grinding wheels. The proposed approach provides a user-friendly on-machine measurement solution that can improve quality control and operational efficiency in industrial grinding processes.

Source: Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

DOI: 10.3390/jmmp9040122

Authors: Chung-Ying Wang, Chien-Yao Huang, Yen-Han Chiang

Institutions: National Institutes of Applied Research, National Center for Instrumentation Research, National Center for High-Performance Computing

Language: English

Topic: Advanced machining processes and optimization

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172

Funder: National Science and Technology Council