Sensor Fusion for Condition Monitoring System of End Milling Operations

Abstract

This paper describes the utilisation of multi sensor fusion model using force, vibration, acoustic emission, strain and sound sensors for monitoring tool wear in end milling operations. The paper applies the ASPS approach (Automated Sensor and Signal Processing Selection) method for signal processing and sensor selection [1]. The sensory signals were processed using different signal processing methods to create a wide range of Sensory Characteristic Features (SCFs). The sensitivity of these SCFs to tool wear is investigated. The results indicate that the sensor fusion system is capable of detecting machining faults in comparison to a single sensor using the suggested approach.