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Non-Destructive Blade Sharpness Characterization Using a High-Shear Responsive Fluid and Analytical Drag Modeling.

Haolin Zhao¹, Pingfa Feng^1,2, Nana Chai³

¹Division of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China.

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|July 15, 2026

Summary

This study introduces a novel fluid-based method for measuring blade sharpness, overcoming limitations of traditional techniques. The new approach offers a sensitive, efficient, and cost-effective solution for evaluating thin-edged tools.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Fluid Dynamics
Mechanical Engineering

Background:

Traditional sharpness measurement methods for blades are time-consuming, expensive, and wasteful.
Existing techniques struggle with micron-scale edge variations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a new, efficient, and sensitive sharpness evaluation method for thin-edged blades.
To address the limitations of conventional sharpness testing.

Main Methods:

Development of a high-shear-responsive fluid with micron-scale sensitivity.
Establishment of a drag-decomposition framework using cross-model rheology and Hiemenz/Falkner-Skan solutions.
Experimental validation using a custom platform to correlate edge radius, cutting speed, penetration depth, and force responses.

Main Results:

A fluid formulation capable of detecting micron-level edge variations was created.
Simulations predicted real-fluid behaviors for sharpness evaluation.
An analytical sharpness index integrating wedge-flow theory and shear-rate-dependent viscosity was proposed, enhancing sensitivity.

Conclusions:

Fluid-mediated sharpness evaluation offers a promising alternative to traditional methods.
Nonlinear modeling and precise fluid selection are critical for blade-sharpness measurement.
This research provides a foundation for advanced fluid-based sharpness assessment.