Method of Precise Tool Setting for Micro Turning
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Based on microscope and image processing, a method of auto tool setting for micro turning was innovated. Firstly, real-time images of tool setting were obtained by high pixel CCD camera, then specific image processing method and algorithm were applied to these images and the deviation between the tool point and target position was calculated. Based on the gap value, tool feeding increment value was adjusted and image processing operations were executed. These steps were repeated until the gap was zero, which means that tool setting was finished. Moreover, a reliability analysis was performed. Result indicated that the precision of tool setting is satisfactory.