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The objective of this research work was, therefore to investigate the applicability of a thin film Platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (PRTD) sensor in the monitoring of cutting tool temperature for a turning tool. The thin film PRTD offers a small size, industrially durable method of monitoring cutting tool temperature with a quick response time. The sensor is placed under the cutting tool insert near the tool nose and is spring-loaded to ensure intimate contact. The sensor's output was correlated to those of a thermocouple, located at the nose of the insert and compared to estimated cutting temperatures using existing empirical models. Both sensor's were calibrated using a torch as an infinite heat source. 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