Machine Tool Component 7: Wireless Monitored High Speed Spindle

A spindle has been instrumented with a generator that provides energy for a wireless communication system The wireless communication system may be used as a platform for machine tool condition and process monitoring. For this purpose a FIDIA NC has been connected to the test stand to simulate a real machine setting. The wireless communication is able to provide data that may be used for condition monitoring and is able to communicate the data over a range of about 10 m, which is well suited for the application in machine tools. The system has been realized using COTS-Components and is therefore easy to adapt to specific needs and inexpensive which suits well for the application in machine tools.