Tool wear and soil abrasivity are pivotal factors in the design and performance of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) during complex tunnelling projects. The interaction between the abrasive soil materials ...

In this interview, Marcel Lucas describes the importance of assessing tool wear use and how Olympus provide the ideal digital microscopy solution to quantify tool wear detection, conducted at MRS 2018 ...

Optimizing Tool Life and Process provides a detailed overview of the various considerations necessary for prolonging cutting tool life. This class describes the various types of tool wear and provides ...

Single pass honing, also referred to as diamond bore sizing, is a good way to produce parts economically when the bore is small or has thin-walled members that need to be honed. Examples of such ...

The microphone sensor is used to collect audible sound (AS) signals. It has the advantages of closely related to tool wear, no need to attach sensors, convenient and flexible measurement, and does not ...

Analyze wear patterns like chipping and notching to identify root causes . Promote ongoing training and good staff habits. Address internal gaps by considering equipment leasing, external services , ...