Title :
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
fDate :
10/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
