Tool-Work Thermocouple: Why Voltage Appears Measuring Lathe Process?

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of voltage generation when using a thermocouple to measure temperature during lathe processes. Participants highlight that thermocouples operate based on the Seebeck effect, where a voltage is produced due to temperature differences between the junctions of dissimilar metals. This voltage can be measured and interpreted to determine the temperature of the lathe process accurately. Understanding the principles of thermocouple operation is essential for effective temperature measurement in machining applications.

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Why there are voltage appear when use it to measure lathe process by doing this way?
 
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soonsoon88 said:
Why there are voltage appear when use it to measure lathe process by doing this way?

Can you be more specific? Do you want to know how thermocouples work? I'm sure Wikipedia has a good explanation of that.
 

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