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International Conference on Industrial Engineering, ICIE 2017
Development of Module for Automated Abrasive Tool Selection on
Development of Module for Automated
High-speed Machining Abrasive
OperationTool Selection on
High-speed Machining Operation
L.V. Shipulin*, A.A. Dyakonov, M.M. Al-Aqeeli
L.V. Shipulin*, A.A. Dyakonov, M.M. Al-Aqeeli
South Ural State University, 76, Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk 454080, The Russian Federation
South Ural State University, 76, Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk 454080, The Russian Federation

Abstract
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Keywords: selection of abrasive tool; high-speed machining operation; software module.

1. Introduction
1. Introduction
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E-mail address: leonidshipulin@gmail.com
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In environment of industrial enterprises manufacturing engineer selects abrasive instrument, based on personal
experience or using different reference books [3-18]. In case of first variant abrasive tool choosing correctness is
highly effected by technologist qualification. In some cases it can be not appropriate, leading to possibility of non-
effective tool usage or rejecting the component. In second case technologist uses some reference materials that can
be presented in printed or electronic variant. This approach assures correctness of tool choosing, but requires
additional time for finding information in reference books. So, this situation leads to forming a scientific task:
manufacturing engineer should choose most appropriate tool for each specific operation, spending less possible
time.
Developing module for automated selection of abrasive tool is the most step-ahead solution of this problem. In
line with idea of such solution, when using such module, manufacturing engineer has to input initial data into set
interactive form, obtaining result – appropriate types of abrasive tools. Resulting from operating, the software
chooses scientifically reasoned solution for input initial data during the very short period of time.
Nevertheless, automatic choosing module is a software program, functioning according to some algorithm, set by
its developer. Due to this, correctness of module operating algorithm is of high priority to further module operating
effectiveness, so this algorithm should be based on some scientifically reasoned method of choosing the abrasive
tool.

2. Developing algorithm of choosing the abrasive tool

We suggest creating integrated block algorithm for developing software module of automatic abrasive tool
choosing. Method of abrasive tool choosing, presented in reference book [11], is suggested as a basis for creating
the algorithm. Algorithm, presented on Figure 1, is created according to this method.

Fig. 1. Software module functioning integrated algorithm.

Let's discuss each algorithm block and their functioning principles in detail. In block 2 user inputs initial data in
software module form. Reference book [11] method analysis demonstrates, that for choosing abrasive tool it is
necessary to know following initial parameters: machined work piece material group, its surface layer hardness, and
machined surface roughness. User inputs data into form and starts algorithm. In block 3 abrasive grains material is
chosen depending on set working piece material machinability group. For each machinability group method
provides for several appropriate abrasive grains materials. All of them are considered appropriate and will be
indicated in results as appropriate for this operation. In block 4 grain size is chosen depending on required surface
layer roughness. The lower roughness should be, the smaller should be tool's grain size. In block 5 binding materials
hardness is chosen depending on machined material group, working piece surface layer hardness, and surface
roughness after machining. In block 6 tool structure is chosen on the basis of already chosen parameters: abrasive
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tool material, grain size, and tool binding material hardness. In block 7 abrasive tool binding material type is chosen.
In block 8 brands of appropriate abrasive tools are indicated, from most to less appropriate.

3. Developing module of automated selection of abrasive tool

In order to realize algorithm, presented on Fig. 1, we suggest to use object-oriented programming language C#
and software environment Microsoft Visual C#. Let’s discuss realizing each of the algorithm blocks.
Block 2 realizing turned into developing initial data input interface (Fig. 2), including one field combobox for
choosing group of machined material and two fields textbox for inputting surface layer hardness and roughness,
required according to the component drawing. After choosing the machined material group and inputting initial data
user start abrasive tool selecting algorithm by pushing button "Select the abrasive tool". In blocks 3–7 according to
method of selecting the abrasive tool [11] following parameters a sequentially chosen: abrasive grains material,
grain size, hardness, binding material structure and type. Recommendations on selecting these parameters are
included into method in the form of tables, so in software module they are also stored in the form of tables.
Parameters are selected by building logical conditions. Final block 8 outputs (in the application form for set initial
data) appropriate brands of abrasive tools according to their preferability (most preferable first).

Fig. 2. Module of automated selection of abrasive tool interface.

Module functioning example is presented in Fig. 3. User has chosen first machinability group 1A, indicated, that
working piece surface layer hardness is equal to 48 HRC, and roughness according to the drawing should not exceed
0.32 micron. For this conditions software suggests three appropriate markings of grinding wheel: 92A F90 O 7 V
(most appropriate), 89A F90 O 7 V and 10A F90 O 6 V. Time, used for choosing one parameter and inputting two
other parameters is equal to 10–30 seconds, after which selecting algorithm starts and abrasive tool is chosen
immediately.

Fig. 3. Module of automated selection of abrasive tool functioning example.

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4. Conclusions

So, practical task of choosing tool during operation of high speed machining was set and solved it in the form of
the module for automated selection of abrasive tool. Algorithm, based on scientific method, taking into account
main interrelations and logic of high speed machining processes was developed. Algorithm is realized in source
environment Microsoft Visual C#, resulting in operating software application. Example of using developed module
demonstrates, that time, used for choosing grinding wheel, is equal to 10–30 seconds, and choosing quality is not
effected by production engineer qualification. Due to this developed software module allows solving set task,
increasing high speed machining effectiveness, and decreasing production preparation.

Acknowledgments

Financial support was provided within the framework of the President's Grant Program for the development of
Russian science and technology between 2017 and 2018 (contract no. MD-932.2017.8).

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