Cutting temperature measurement while machining - a review

Purpose - This paper gives the background to the measurement of metal cutting temperatures and a review of the practicality of the various methods of measuring cutting temperature while machining metals. Design/methodology/approach - The review was compiled after a literature search, visits to other research establishments and discussions with other researchers in the machining/temperature measurement field. Findings - Information about several methods of measuring cutting temperature during a machining process is given along with the limitations of the use of each method. Practical implications - All the temperature measurement methods discussed have their limitations and these are described for each method listed. Originality/value - The paper provides a review of all the cutting temperature measurement methods discovered in recent work. This will be a reference document of interest to others working in this field.