Cutting forces during turning Measuring the forces acting on a lathe tool; three-component force measuring device Features - measurement of the forces acting on the lathe tool Learning objectives/experiments - measurement of forces in turning -- influence of rotational speed, rate of feed, feed motion, lubrication and cooling conditions - influence of the cutting geometry of the lathe tool - influence of the material being machined Specification [1] three-component force measuring device for cutting experiments during turning [2] lathe tool holder implemented as transducer with strain gauge system [3] strain gauge amplifier unit with 3 digital displays for forces [4] transducer with splash-proof housing [5] GUNT software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10 Technical data Force sensor - number of force axes: 3 (x,y,z) - measuring range: ±5kN - overload capacity up to: ±6,5kN - breaking load: ±8kN - non-linearity: <1% - supply: 10VDC Strain gauge in full-bridge configuration 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 360x350x160mm (measuring amplifier) Weight: approx. 6kg