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Qimeng Liu^1,2, Junxiang Jiang¹, Wencui Xiu¹

¹School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China.

|October 26, 2024

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Tool alignment technology is crucial for numerical control machining accuracy. This review covers contact and non-contact methods, including trial cutting, tool presetters, image recognition, and laser-based techniques, for precise tool positioning.

Keywords:

tool setting tool setting device tool setting method trial cutting

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Area of Science:

Numerical control machining
Metrology
Manufacturing engineering

Background:

Tool alignment is essential for ensuring precision and quality in numerical control (NC) machining.
Accurate tool positioning directly impacts the precision of machined parts.
Advancements in precision machining necessitate continuous development in tool alignment technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To classify and review various tool alignment methods.
To discuss commonly used tool alignment techniques and devices.
To provide an overview of the current status of international tool alignment instrument products.

Main Methods:

Categorization of tool alignment into contact and non-contact methods.
Description of contact methods: trial cutting and contact tool presetters.
Explanation of non-contact methods: image recognition, laser diffraction, and laser direct measurement.

Main Results:

Contact methods offer direct measurement but can be inefficient (trial cutting) or require specialized equipment (presetters).
Non-contact methods, such as image recognition and laser-based techniques, are suitable for high-precision applications and avoid physical contact.
Laser diffraction and laser direct methods utilize laser technology for precise, non-contact tool positioning.

Conclusions:

The choice of tool alignment method depends on the required precision and application.
Non-contact methods, particularly laser-based and image recognition, represent the forefront of high-precision tool alignment.
Understanding the classification and development status of these technologies is key for advancing machining accuracy.