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ACOUSTIC EMISSION SENSORS FOR GRINDING MACHINES

MARPOSS supplies a wide range of acoustic sensors for Variations in the acoustic emission may indicate changes in
grinding machines, able to satisfy various requirements the cutting force which can consequently be corrected with

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including continuous monitoring and air gap check, dressing, adaptive cycles.
grinding wheel and part collision. For grinding machines the acoustic sensor can be supplied in
the most suitable version for positioning as close as possible
These sensors are based on ultrasonic (acoustic emission) to the machining where the signal/noise ratio is at its best.
technology which can check the noise emitted when the part
or the dresser touches the grinding wheel.

This noise typically relates to acoustic emission signals which

are high frequency waves, generated by the energy stored and
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released in the machine structure. Monitoring of these waves

and their comparison with a basic reference allows checks of
• Shorter process time
possible changes in condition, for which corrective action may
• Better protected machine
be applied on the machine.
• Longer wheel life
• Reduced maintenance costs
For example, this may be used to identify contact between the
grinding wheel and the part, or contact between the grinding
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wheel and the dressing tool.

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 AE sensor versions and typical applications on grinding machines

Fixed AE sensor
Sensor for ultrasonic acoustic emissions with surface propagation and signal transmission via cable.
30 20

45
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EXTERNAL GRINDING
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SINGLE POINT DRESSER

Fixed AE sensor mounted on
AE sensor mounted on
the external guard of the grind-
dresser.
ing wheel spindle.
Typical checks:
Typical checks:
- Grinding wheel positioning
- Gap & Crash between grind-
relative to dresser (Gap)
ing wheel and part
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CONTACTLESS AE SENSOR
Sensor for ultrasonic acoustic emissions with surface propagation and contactless signal transmission between a rotary
part (rotor) and a fixed part (stator).

0.5 - 2

23 M4
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M6

Ø25
Ø25

Stator Rotor
14.5
12
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DRESSING ELECTRO- EXTERNAL GRINDING

SPINDLE Rotary AE sensor mounted on
Rotary AE sensor mounted on front of grinding wheel flange.
front of dresser disk.
Typical checks:
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Typical checks: - Gap & Crash between grind-

- Gap & Crash between grind- ing wheel and part
ing wheel and dresser - Grinding wheel positioning
- Dressing profile check relative to dresser (Gap)

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SPLIT AE SENSOR
Sensor for ultrasonic acoustic emissions with surface propagation and contactless signal transmission between a rotary
part (rotor) and a fixed part (stator). The rotary part is split and consists of the piezoelectric microphone and the electronic
signal transmission part. The sensor
dimensions can be adapted to specific
application requirements.

Stator Rotor

Ø6.05

M6

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M6

Ø12
Ø12
Ø28
Ø12
8.5
22.2 6.5
15.5 from 100 to 400

DRESSING ELECTRO-

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SPINDLE
Rotary AE sensor mounted
inside dressing electro-spindle.
INTERNAL GRINDING
Rotary AE sensor mounted inside grinding wheel spindle. Typical checks:
Typical checks: - Gap & Crash between grind-
- Gap & Crash between grinding wheel and part ing wheel and dresser
- Grinding wheel positioning relative to dresser (Gap) - Dressing profile check

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RING-SHAPED AE SENSOR
Sensor for ultrasonic acoustic emissions with surface propagation and contactless signal transmission between a
toroidal rotary part (rotor) and a fixed part (stator). The sensor is “customised” according to the machine layout, which
determines its external diameter (Ø ext.), internal diameter (Ø int.) and thickness (Ws and Wr).

Stator

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Ws

Øint
Øext

Wr Rotor
Øint
Øext
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TAILSTOCK
Ring-shaped AE sensor mounted
on part support tailstock.

INTERNAL GRINDING PART SPINDLE Typical checks:

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External ring-shaped AE sensor mounted behind the part - Gap & Crash between
spindle. grinding wheel and part
Typical checks: - Grinding wheel positioning
- Gap & Crash between grinding wheel and part relative to dresser (Gap)

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 Fixed AE Sensor Split AE Sensor

Frequency response from 50 kHz to 400 kHz Frequency response from 50 kHz to 500 kHz
Degree of Protection Degree of Protection
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IP67
(in accordance with IEC 529) (in accordance with IEC 529) with rotor IP67
mounted inside spindle
Complies with ASTM E976
Distance between rotor and stator 0.5 ÷ 1.5 mm
Compatible EMC
Speed of rotation Max. 20,000 rpm
Complies with ASTM E976
Compatible EMC
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Contactless AE Sensor Ring-shaped AE Sensor

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Frequency response from 50 kHz to 350 kHz Frequency response from 50 kHz to 250 kHz
Degree of Protection Degree of Protection
IP67 IP67
(in accordance with IEC 529) (in accordance with IEC 529)
Distance between rotor and stator 0.5 ÷ 2 mm Distance between rotor and stator 0.5 ÷ 1.5 mm
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Speed of rotation Max. 20,000 rpm Speed of rotation Max. 10,000 rpm
Complies with ASTM E976 Complies with ASTM E976
Compatible EMC Compatible EMC
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For a full list of address locations, please consult the Marposs official website
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D6I02400G0 - Edition 11/2005 - Specifications are subject to modifications

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