Review of Temperature Measurement Methods Based on Thermoelectric Sensors and Current Status of Their Application in Intelligent Cutting Tools

doi:10.3901/JME.260151

Abstract

Abstract: Accurate measurement of cutting temperatures is recognized as the basis for elucidating cutting mechanisms and verifying temperature theories, which is utilized to guide the optimization of cutting parameters and processes, thereby improving the issues such as high cutting temperatures, tool wear, and surface quality. The thermoelectric sensors based on the thermoelectric effect and resistive thermal effects, etc. Which methods are recognized as useful for various temperature measurement requirements and intelligent cutting tools. Therefore, the current cutting temperature measurement methods based on thermoelectric sensors and their application in intelligent cutting tools are reviewed. Their basic principles, advantages and disadvantages, and applicable ranges are explained, and the future development trends of cutting temperature measurement methods are predicted. The suitable temperature measurement methods could be obtained by the review for the scientific researchers or industry workers.

Key words: cutting temperature measurement, thermoelectric sensors, thermocouples, thermistor, intelligent cutting tools

CLC Number:

TG71

HAN Wenkang, ZHAO Jinfu, LIU Zhanqiang, WANG Bing, WANG Pengyang, SONG Qinghua, REN Xiaoping, WANG Zhaoxin. Review of Temperature Measurement Methods Based on Thermoelectric Sensors and Current Status of Their Application in Intelligent Cutting Tools[J]. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2026, 62(2): 17-34.

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