Feature extraction method of abrasive belt wear state for rail grinding

Abstract

Abrasive belt has the advantages of high removal efficiency and high waste collection; furthermore, it does not easily damage the rail when applied in rail grinding. However, the poor wear consistency and short service life restrict its development in this field. It is important to explore the theory and technology of monitoring the abrasive belt wear condition to evaluate the means of improving the grinding performance of the belt. This article discusses the contact stress state between the belt and the rail surface. In addition, the study establishes the belt rail grinding force model during operation using the abrasive grain distribution function. The analysis of the force model proposes that the belt abrasion condition be monitored by using the force ratio parameter of the abrasive belt in the grinding process. The extraction method of the force ratio information is proposed in accordance with the grinding environment. The results of experiments successfully verified the validity of the method.

Keywords:

• Abrasive belt
• rail grinding
• wear state feature

Disclosure statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Funding

This work was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2017JBM044).