Turning tool with sensor module

Abstract

A turning tool for machining a metal workpiece is provided. The turning tool includes a tool body including an outer peripheral surface, a front end, a rear end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the front end to the rear end. The turning tool further includes a sensor module including at least one sensor for measuring a machining parameter. The sensor module is mounted on a mounting surface portion of the outer peripheral surface of the tool body such that the sensor module extends radially outward from the mounting surface portion in one or more radial directions with respect to the longitudinal axis. The sensor module includes a housing having one or more laterally facing outer side wall portions made of a first material and a forwardly facing outer front wall portion made of a second material, wherein the second material is more wear resistant than the first material.

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