CUTTING TOOL

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Hiromitsu Kuriyama of Osaka-shi, Osaka (JP)

CUTTING TOOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18288575 titled 'CUTTING TOOL

The cutting tool described in the patent application has a bar-shaped body portion with a cutting tip at one end and a sensor unit on the surface.

The sensor unit includes a first sensor to detect a physical quantity of the body portion, a board connected to the sensor, a wireless communication unit to transmit the detected information, and a battery for power.
The first sensor is located closer to the cutting tip than the battery, enhancing the accuracy of the detected physical quantity.
The wireless communication unit allows for the transmission of data on the physical quantity detected by the sensor to an external device.

Potential Applications: - Industrial cutting processes - Precision machining operations - Quality control in manufacturing

Problems Solved: - Improved accuracy in monitoring the condition of the cutting tool - Enhanced efficiency in cutting operations - Real-time data transmission for analysis and optimization

Benefits: - Increased precision and reliability in cutting tasks - Reduced downtime and maintenance costs - Enhanced productivity and quality control

Commercial Applications: - Tool manufacturing companies - CNC machining facilities - Automotive and aerospace industries

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the sensor unit improve the performance of the cutting tool? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative tool design?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the integration of sensor technology in cutting tools - Research on the optimization of wireless communication for industrial applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

A cutting tool includes a body portion having a bar shape extending from a first end, which is an end on a side where a cutting tip for cutting the workpiece is placed, to a second end, which is an end opposite to the first end, and a sensor unit arranged on a surface of the body portion. The sensor unit includes a first sensor arranged on the surface of the body portion to detect a first physical quantity of the body portion, a board arranged on the surface of the body portion and electrically connected to the first sensor, a wireless communication unit mounted on the board and transmitting a signal containing information on the first physical quantity detected by first sensor to the outside, and a battery arranged in body portion and electrically connected to the board. The first sensor is closer to first end than battery.