Characterization of force sensors embedded in surfaces for manufacturing process monitoring

Haiwei Du, Barney E. Klamecki

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Abstract

The measurement of tooling-workpiece interface loads is needed for process monitoring, analysis and design. One approach to measuring local interface loads with minimal disturbance of the surface and process is to embed sensors in the surface below the surface region of interest. Small piezoelectric sensing elements were cast into polymer surfaces and their ability to measure loads applied normal to the surfaces was assessed. Sensor outputs were characterized in terms of sensor depth below the surface, the distance along the surfaces from the load location to the sensor location and sensor to sensor spacing. A mechanical model of the sensor-surface system was developed which predicted sensor output.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationManufacturing Science and Engineering
EditorsK.F. Ehmann
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages207-216
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0791810291
StatePublished - 1993
EventProceedings of the 1993 ASME Winter Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA, USA
Duration: Nov 28 1993Dec 3 1993

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Production Engineering Division (Publication) PED
Volume64

Other

OtherProceedings of the 1993 ASME Winter Annual Meeting
CityNew Orleans, LA, USA
Period11/28/9312/3/93

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