This invention relates to a
machine tool loading and unloading
control system and method, belonging to the field of
machine tool
automation control technology. The
system includes a group of
machine tools, multiple industrial robots with dual-
station end effectors, a main
control unit, an
information acquisition unit, a loading and unloading buffer
system, and a positioning mechanism. Through an intelligent scheduling
algorithm based on the dual principles of "first-in, first-out" and "process matching," robots are only scheduled to use their dual-
station end effectors for collaborative loading and unloading when all machine tools within the process matching group have completed
processing, maximizing hardware efficiency. Simultaneously, the
information acquisition unit automatically binds workpiece identity and full-process
processing data at loading and unloading nodes, achieving precise
traceability. This invention effectively solves problems such as difficulty in integrating heterogeneous equipment, low scheduling efficiency, and information
traceability gaps, significantly improving
production cycle time, equipment utilization, and
quality control levels.