An embedded TensorFlow lite model for classification of chip images with respect to chip morphology depending on varying feed


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ÖZÇEVİK Y., SÖNMEZ F.

Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, cilt.36, sa.3, ss.1623-1635, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10845-023-02320-z
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM, Applied Science & Technology Source, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1623-1635
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Turning, Machine learning, Chip morphology, TensorFlow lite, Mobile application
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Turning is one of the fundamental machining processes used to produce superior machine parts. It is critical to manage the machining conditions to maintain the desired properties of the final product. Chip morphology and chip control are crucial factors to be monitored. In particular, the selection of an appropriate feed has one of the most significant effects. On the other hand, machine learning is an advanced approach that is continuously evolving and helping many industries. Moreover, mobile applications with learning models have been deployed in the field, recently. Taking these motivations into account, in this study, we propose a practical mobile application that includes an embedded learning model to provide chip classification based on chip morphology. For this purpose, a dataset of chips with different morphological properties is obtained and manually labeled according to ISO 3685 standards by using 20 different feeds on AISI 4140 material. Accordingly, TensorFlow Lite is used to train a learning model, and the model is embedded into a real-time Android mobile application. Eventually, the final software is evaluated through experiments conducted on the dataset and in the field, respectively. According to the evaluation results, it can be stated that the learning model is able to predict chip morphology with a test accuracy of 85.4%. Moreover, the findings obtained from the real-time mobile application satisfy the success rate by practical usage. As a result, it can be concluded that such attempts can be utilized in the turning process to adjust the relevant feed conditions.