Papers by Keyword: Transparent Window

Abstract: In precision machining, it is desirable to measure the workpiece form profiles to provide feedback for control to maintain machining quality. A water beam assisted form error in-process optical measurement approach has been proposed to solve the opaque coolant problem to permit form error in-process optical measurement. To have more comprehensive understanding of the method, factorial and preliminary parameter tests were conducted. It was found that the water flow rate Qw and the height of medium hm are the two most important parameters affecting the transparent window size At. For Qw, there is a transition of flow state changing from laminar to turbulent. Increasing hm generally gives smaller At. The preliminary parameter test results also show that the conditions Qw[0.6-0.75ml/s] and hm [0.3-0.4 mm] give better stability for At.

Abstract: In order to allow optical signals to reach the workpiece surface to realize in-process optical measurement through an opaque coolant, a locally transparent region generated by use of an air beam is examined to allow better understanding of the fluid assisted in-process optical measurement approach. With the air beam used, the problems associated with the diluting effect on coolant concentration and the measurement error due to the optical transmittance through multiple media can be avoided. The working principle and the experimental results for testing the proposed method are presented and discussed.