Temperature measurement analysis in the cutting zone during surface grinding

Abstract

The grinding process is commonly used as the final stage of processing. It is used to produce elements that require more tolerance and smooth surface. Considering other processing, such as turning or milling, grinding requires very high energy input per unit volume of material removal. A significant proportion of this energy in the process turns into heat in the grinding zone, which leads to increased temperature. This paper describes and compares two methods of temperature measurement in the cutting zone during surface grinding. The study aimed to determine the differences in the results of temperature measurements using an indirect method, using an analysis of thermal images, and a direct method, using a thermocouple. Two different sets of measurement apparatus were used in the experiment: a thermal imaging camera and a thermocouple with appropriately selected software. The factors affecting the errors obtained with each of the above measurement methods are discussed and the resulting differences in the results are discussed.