Theoretical and experimental studies of a novel cone-jet sensor

Author

Xie, Tuqiang ; Yang, Qingping ; Jones, Barry E. ; Butler, Clive

Author_Institution

Centre for Manuf. Metrol., Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, UK

Volume

50

Issue

5

fYear

2001

fDate

10/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1081

Lastpage

1084

Abstract

Modeling of a novel cone-jet sensor using two-dimensional (2-D) finite element analysis was investigated for dimensional measurement. Theoretical and experimental studies demonstrated that a cone-jet sensor supplied with air can be used to accurately measure displacement, and its work range of 1.5 to 4.2 mm is some ten times greater than a simple back-pressure sensor. It is anticipated that this type of sensor will find wide applications in manufacturing industry due to its wider working range, high precision, and other features

Keywords

displacement measurement; finite element analysis; machining; nonelectric sensing devices; 1.5 to 4.2 mm; air gauging sensor; cone-jet sensor; dimensional measurement; displacement measurement; in-process machining measurement; manufacturing industry; precision; two-dimensional finite element analysis; Boundary conditions; Displacement measurement; Equations; Finite element methods; Fluid flow measurement; Manufacturing industries; Metrology; Orifices; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Two dimensional displays;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9456

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/19.963162

Filename

963162