A control method and system for full-line marking and code printing of metal plates

Abstract

A control method for full-line marking and code printing of metal plates, comprising: S100. Analyzing the nesting file to extract information and positioning of drawing elements from the nesting file; S200. Image drawing in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element; S300. Rotating, shifting and mirroring the drawn image; S400. Segmenting and position matching the drawn image and sending it to the corresponding nozzle device; S500. Controlling each nozzle according to the preset rule to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinate. The present application adopts multiple nozzles to work simultaneously to cover the entire metal plate line marking or marking requirement. It helps to significantly improve the production efficiency and reduce the time waste of traditional single nozzle moving line by line. The present application also realizes one-time full coverage line marking or marking of the metal plate, and realizes simultaneous printing of the metal plate.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of metal plate ruling, and particularly relates to a control method and system for overall ruling and printing of metal plate. BACKGROUND

[0002] Ruling is a process of marking or drawing lines on metal plates or other workpieces to indicate cutting, drilling, bending or other machining operations. Ruling is very important in metal processing, as it can ensure that the workpiece is correctly machined, with accurate dimensions and meeting requirements. In the field of metal plate ruling, traditional numerical control ruling machines usually use a single nozzle to move along a predetermined path. This method can generally meet the requirements in many cases, but when it comes to large areas, complex lines and a large number of rulings, a series of problems will arise. The ruling speed is slow, resulting in a decrease in production efficiency. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present application is proposed to provide a control method and system for overall ruling and printing of metal plate to overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application discloses the following technical solutions:

[0005] A control method for overall ruling and printing of metal plate, comprising:

[0006] S100. Analyzing the nesting file to extract information of drawing elements and positioning from the nesting file;

[0007] S200. Image drawing in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element;

[0008] S300. Rotation, offset and mirroring operation on the drawn image;

[0009] S400. Segmentation and position matching operation on the drawn image, and sending to the corresponding nozzle device;

[0010] S500. Controlling each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates.

[0011] Further, in S100, the nesting file is analyzed to extract information of drawing elements, including at least ruling path analysis, text content analysis, symbol information analysis and one-dimensional / two-dimensional code information analysis.

[0012] Further, the line path is parsed to extract the line path information in the nesting file, including the starting point, end point and curve path of the line; the text is parsed to extract the text content and coordinate information of the text in the nesting file; the symbol is parsed to extract the symbol content and coordinate information of the symbol in the nesting file; and the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code is parsed to extract the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code content and coordinate information in the nesting file.

[0013] Further, in S200, image drawing is performed in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element, specifically including line drawing, symbol drawing, text drawing, one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing, image synthesis, color and style control, and image preview and adjustment.

[0014] Further, the line drawing is adding a symbol on the image according to the symbol content and positioning information; the text drawing is adding a text on the image according to the text content and positioning information; the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing is generating and drawing a corresponding code according to the content and positioning information of the one-dimensional or two-dimensional code; the image synthesis is synthesizing all elements into the same image to ensure the correct relative positions of all elements; the color and style control is specifying the color, line thickness and style to meet the requirements of different products or tasks; and the image preview and adjustment is allowing the user to preview and adjust the image before actual printing to ensure that the final image meets the expected requirements.

[0015] Further, in S300, the drawn image is rotated and offset according to the data provided by the steel plate positioning device to ensure the accurate positions of each element; and the drawn image is mirror-inverted horizontally or vertically to meet the requirements of actual application.

[0016] Further, in S400, the drawn image is segmented and position-matched and sent to the corresponding nozzle device, specifically including segmenting the image to divide the original image into multiple sub-images, the size of each sub-image being related to the nozzle pixel; and matching each sub-image with a specific nozzle position, the segmented sub-image being sent to the corresponding nozzle device.

[0017] Further, in S500, each nozzle is controlled according to a preset rule to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinate, and the specific method includes:

[0018] selecting the nozzle; automatically selecting an appropriate nozzle for work according to the position of each element; and involving calculating the best nozzle position to ensure the best printing effect;

[0019] controlling the inkjet; managing the release and stop of the inkjet to ensure the accurate printing of each element;

[0020] Synchronization operation; in the case of multiple nozzles working simultaneously, the module ensures that their operations are synchronized to avoid image misalignment or overlap;

[0021] Handling exceptions; when problems occur, such as ink supply interruption, nozzle clogging, or other failures, the module triggers an exception handling program to prevent incomplete or incorrect scribing; automatically detects problems and takes appropriate emergency measures; tracks progress; tracks the progress of each nozzle to ensure the smooth completion of the entire scribing process.

[0022] Further, a control method for full-line scribing and printing of metal plates, further comprising: S600. Displaying the task graph and monitoring the real-time progress; wherein displaying the task graph displays the current task graph, including scribing, text, symbols, one-dimensional / two-dimensional codes, etc. elements, so that the user can clearly see the layout and position of the graph; monitoring the real-time progress ensures that each nozzle works according to the planned schedule; the progress bar or graphical representation allows the operator to know the task completion status at any time.

[0023] The application also discloses a control system for full-line scribing and printing of metal plates, comprising:

[0024] a file analysis module, a drawing module, an image processing module, an image distribution module, and a nozzle management module; wherein:

[0025] The file analysis module is used to analyze the nesting file and extract information and positioning of drawing elements from the nesting file;

[0026] The drawing module is used to draw images in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element;

[0027] The image processing module is used to rotate, shift and mirror the drawn images;

[0028] The image distribution module is used to segment and position match the drawn images and send them to the corresponding nozzle device;

[0029] The nozzle management module is used to control each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the predetermined image and coordinates.

[0030] The above technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0031] The application discloses a control method for full-line marking and character printing of metal plates, comprising the following steps: S100, analyzing a nesting file to extract information and positioning of drawing elements from the nesting file; S200, performing image drawing in a system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of the elements; S300, performing rotation, offset and mirror image operations on the drawn image; S400, performing segmentation and position matching operations on the drawn image and sending the image to corresponding nozzle devices; and S500, controlling each nozzle according to preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates.

[0032] The technical solutions of the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and examples. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and are meant to explain the application and do not limit the application. In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 For the flow chart of the control method for full-line marking and character printing of metal plates in Embodiment 1 of the application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it is understood that the present disclosure can be embodied in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0036] In order to solve the problems in the prior art, the embodiments of the application provide a control method and system for full-line marking and character printing of metal plates.

[0037] Embodiment 1

[0038] A control method for full-line marking and character printing of metal plates, as shown in Figure 1 , comprises the following steps:

[0039] S100, analyzing a nesting file to extract information and positioning of drawing elements from the nesting file; specifically, in S100 of the embodiment, the nesting file is analyzed to extract information of drawing elements, including at least line path analysis, character content analysis, symbol information analysis and one-dimensional / two-dimensional code information analysis.

[0040] In some preferred embodiments, the line path is parsed to extract the line path information in the nesting file, including the starting point, end point, and curve path of the line; the text is parsed to extract the text content and coordinate information of the text in the nesting file; the symbol is parsed to extract the symbol content and coordinate information of the symbol in the nesting file; and the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code is parsed to extract the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code content and coordinate information in the nesting file.

[0041] S200. Image drawing is performed in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element; in S200 of the present embodiment, image drawing is performed in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element, specifically including line drawing, symbol drawing, text drawing, one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing, image synthesis, color and style control, and image preview and adjustment.

[0042] In the line drawing, a symbol is added to the image according to the symbol content and positioning information; in the text drawing, text is added to the image according to the text content and positioning information; in the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing, the corresponding code is generated and drawn by the drawing module according to the content and positioning information of the one-dimensional or two-dimensional code; in the image synthesis, all elements are synthesized into the same image to ensure the correct relative positions of all elements; in the color and style control, the specified color, line thickness, and style are used to meet the requirements of different products or tasks; and in the image preview and adjustment, the user is allowed to preview and adjust the image before actual spraying to ensure that the final image meets the expected requirements.

[0043] S300. The drawn image is subjected to rotation, offset, and mirror image operations; specifically, in S300 of the present embodiment, the drawn image is subjected to offset and rotation operations according to the data provided by the steel plate positioning device to ensure the accurate positions of each element; and the drawn image is subjected to mirror image inversion operations to horizontally or vertically invert the image to meet the requirements of actual applications.

[0044] S400. The drawn image is subjected to segmentation and position matching operations and is sent to the corresponding spray head device; in S400 of the present embodiment, the drawn image is subjected to segmentation and position matching operations and is sent to the corresponding spray head device, specifically including segmenting the image to divide the original image into a plurality of sub-images, the size of each sub-image being related to the pixel of the spray head; and matching each sub-image with a specific spray head position, the segmented sub-image being sent to the corresponding spray head device.

[0045] For example, for a full-line marking machine for large-format 4000mm x 20000mm metal plates, each nozzle has 1024 pixels, and the dpi is 360. According to the pixel conversion formula x*p / 25.4, the horizontal 4000*360 / 25.4≈56692 requires 56 nozzles. After the system analyzes the file and draws the graph, the file is divided into 56 parts and sent to the corresponding nozzles, and the numerical control system is assisted to move and print.

[0046] S500. Control each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates. In S500 of the present embodiment, each nozzle is controlled according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates. The specific method includes:

[0047] Selecting nozzles; automatically selecting appropriate nozzles for work according to the positions of each element; involving calculating the best nozzle position to ensure the best printing effect;

[0048] Control the inkjet; manage the release and stop of the inkjet to ensure accurate printing of each element;

[0049] Synchronize operation; in the case of multiple nozzles working simultaneously, the module ensures that their operations are synchronized to avoid image misalignment or overlap;

[0050] Handle exceptions; when problems occur, such as ink supply interruption, nozzle clogging or other failures, the module will trigger an exception handling program to prevent incomplete or incorrect marking; automatically detect problems and take appropriate emergency measures; track progress; track the progress of each nozzle to ensure the smooth completion of the entire marking process.

[0051] In some preferred embodiments, a control method for marking and printing codes on a metal plate, further comprising: S600. Display the task graph and monitor the real-time progress; wherein displaying the task graph displays the current task graph, including marking, text, symbols, one-dimensional / two-dimensional codes and other elements, so that the user can clearly see the layout and position of the graph; monitoring the real-time progress ensures that each nozzle works according to the established plan; progress bar or graph representation allows the operator to know the task completion status at any time.

[0052] The embodiment discloses a control method for overall line marking and character printing of metal plates, comprising: S100. Analyzing a nesting file to extract information and positioning of drawing elements from the nesting file; S200. Image drawing in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element; S300. Rotating, shifting and mirroring the drawn image; S400. Segmenting and position matching the drawn image and sending it to the corresponding nozzle device; S500. Controlling each nozzle according to the preset rule to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates. The embodiment adopts multiple nozzles to work simultaneously to cover the line marking or marking requirements of the entire metal plate. It helps to significantly improve the production efficiency and reduce the time waste of traditional single nozzle moving line by line. The application also realizes one-time overall line marking or marking of the metal plate and realizes simultaneous printing of the metal plate.

[0053] Embodiment 2

[0054] Based on the control method for overall line marking and character printing of metal plates in embodiment 1, the embodiment discloses a control system for overall line marking and character printing of metal plates, comprising:

[0055] a file analysis module, a drawing module, an image processing module, an image distribution module and a nozzle management module; wherein:

[0056] The file analysis module is used for analyzing a nesting file to extract information and positioning of drawing elements from the nesting file; specifically, the nesting file is analyzed to extract information of drawing elements, at least including line path analysis, text content analysis, symbol information analysis and one-dimensional / two-dimensional code information analysis. The line path analysis extracts the line path information in the nesting file, including the starting point, the end point and the curve path of the line; the text analysis extracts the text content and the coordinate information of the text in the nesting file; the symbol analysis extracts the symbol content and the coordinate information of the symbol in the nesting file; and the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code analysis extracts the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code content and the coordinate information in the nesting file.

[0057] The drawing module is used for image drawing in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element; specifically, the image is drawn in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element, specifically including line drawing, symbol drawing, text drawing, one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing, image synthesis, color and style control, image preview and adjustment.

[0058] Line drawing is to add symbols on the image according to symbol content and positioning information; text drawing is to add text on the image according to text content and positioning information; one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing is to generate and draw corresponding codes according to one-dimensional or two-dimensional code content and positioning information; image synthesis is to synthesize all elements into the same image to ensure the correct relative position of all elements; color and style control is to specify color, line thickness and style to meet the requirements of different products or tasks; image preview and adjustment is to allow users to preview and adjust the image before actual printing to ensure that the final image meets the expected requirements.

[0059] The image processing module is used to rotate, shift and mirror the drawn image; specifically, the drawn image is shifted and rotated according to the data provided by the steel plate positioning device to ensure the accurate position of each element; the drawn image is mirror-inverted horizontally or vertically to meet the needs of actual application.

[0060] The image distribution module is used to segment and position match the drawn image and send it to the corresponding nozzle device; specifically, the drawn image is segmented and position matched and sent to the corresponding nozzle device, which specifically includes: segmenting the image to divide the original image into multiple sub-images, and the size of each sub-image is related to the nozzle pixel; each sub-image is matched with a specific nozzle position, and the segmented sub-image will be sent to the corresponding nozzle device.

[0061] The nozzle management module is used to control each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates. Specifically, the method of controlling each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates includes:

[0062] Selecting nozzles; automatically selecting appropriate nozzles for work according to the position of each element; involving calculating the best nozzle position to ensure the best printing effect;

[0063] Controlling inkjet; managing the release and stop of inkjet to ensure accurate printing of each element;

[0064] Synchronizing operation; in the case of multiple nozzles working at the same time, the module ensures that their operations are synchronized to avoid image misplacement or overlap;

[0065] Handling exceptions; when problems occur, such as ink supply interruption, nozzle clogging or other faults, the module will trigger an exception handling program to prevent incomplete or incorrect line drawing; automatically detecting problems and taking appropriate emergency measures; tracking progress; tracking the work progress of each nozzle to ensure the smooth completion of the entire line drawing process.

[0066] The embodiment discloses a control system for full-line marking and printing of metal plates, comprising a file analysis module, a drawing module, an image processing module, an image distribution module and a nozzle management module; the embodiment adopts multiple nozzles to work simultaneously to cover the marking or identification requirements of the entire metal plate. This helps to significantly improve production efficiency and reduce the time waste of traditional single-nozzle line-by-line movement. The application also realizes one-time full coverage marking or identification of the metal plate, and realizes simultaneous printing of the entire metal plate.

[0067] It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes disclosed is an example of illustrative methods. Based upon design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes can be re-arranged while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, and are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0068] In the above detailed description, various features are grouped together in single embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. Such disclosed methods should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are explicitly recited in each claim. On the contrary, as indicated above, the inventiveness lies in less, the claimed subject matter than in the full scope of the disclosed single embodiments. The following claims hereby expressly incorporate material as fully as if set forth in their entirety. Accordingly, the claims are hereby expressly incorporated into this detailed description, with each claim acting as a separate embodiment of the invention.

[0069] Those skilled in the art will further understand that the various illustrative logical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans can implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0070] The steps of a method or algorithm described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein can be embodied directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in a combination of the two. A software module can reside in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to the processor such that the processor can read information from, and write information to, the storage medium. In the alternative, the storage medium can be integral to the processor. The processor and the storage medium can reside in an ASIC. The ASIC can reside in a user terminal. In the alternative, the processor and the storage medium can reside as discrete components in a user terminal.

[0071] For a software implementation, the techniques described herein can be implemented with modules (e.g., procedures, functions, and so on) that perform the functions described herein. The software codes can be stored in memory units and executed by processors. The memory unit can be implemented within the processor or external to the processor, in which case it can be communicatively coupled to the processor via various means as is known in the art.

[0072] The above description includes one or more examples of the embodiments. Of course, not all possible combinations of components or methods described above can be claimed as an embodiment. One of ordinary skill in the art can recognize that modifications and variations of the described embodiments are possible and are within the scope of the present application. It is therefore intended that the embodiments described herein be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, particularly as numerous modifications and ha ving been made. Accordingly, what is wanted to be secured by Letters Patent is set forth in the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control method for full-line marking and printing of a metal sheet, characterized by, Comprise: S100. Analyze the nesting file to extract the information and positioning of the drawing elements from the nesting file; in S100, the nesting file is analyzed to extract the information of the drawing elements from the nesting file, including at least line path analysis, text content analysis, symbol information analysis and one-dimensional / two-dimensional code information analysis; Line path analysis is to extract line path information in the nesting file, including the starting point, end point and curve path of the line; text analysis is to extract the text content and coordinate information of the text in the nesting file; symbol analysis is to extract the symbol content and coordinate information of the symbol in the nesting file; one-dimensional / two-dimensional code analysis is to extract the one-dimensional / two-dimensional code content and coordinate information in the nesting file; S200. Image rendering in system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element; S300. Rotate, offset and mirror the rendered image; S400. Segment and position match the rendered image and send it to the corresponding nozzle device; S500. Control each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates.

2. The control method of a metal plate overall scribe printing and coding according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S200, image rendering in system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element, specifically including: line drawing, symbol drawing, text drawing, one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing, image synthesis, color and style control, and image preview and adjustment.

3. The control method of a metal plate overall scribe printing and coding according to claim 1, characterized in that, Line drawing is to add symbols on the image according to symbol content and positioning information; text drawing is to add text on the image according to text content and positioning information; one-dimensional / two-dimensional code drawing is to generate and draw the corresponding code according to the content and positioning information of one-dimensional or two-dimensional code; image synthesis is to synthesize all elements into the same image to ensure the correct relative position of all elements; color and style control is to specify color, line thickness and style to meet the requirements of different products or tasks; image preview and adjustment allows users to preview and adjust the image before actual printing to ensure that the final image meets the expected requirements.

4. The control method of a metal plate overall scribe printing and coding according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S300, rotating and offsetting the rendered image is to offset and rotate the image of the whole plate according to the data provided by the steel plate positioning device to ensure the accurate position of each element; mirroring the rendered image is to horizontally or vertically invert the image to meet the needs of actual application.

5. The control method of a metal plate overall scribe printing and coding according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S400, segmenting and position matching the rendered image and sending it to the corresponding nozzle device, specifically including: segmenting the image to divide the original image into multiple sub-images, the size of each sub-image is related to the nozzle pixel; matching each sub-image with a specific nozzle position, the segmented sub-image will be sent to the corresponding nozzle device.

6. The control method of a metal plate overall scribe printing and coding according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S500, control each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates, the specific method includes: Selecting the nozzle; automatically selecting the appropriate nozzle for work according to the position of each element; involving calculating the best nozzle position to ensure the best printing effect; Control the ink; manage the release and stop of the ink to ensure accurate printing of each element; Synchronization operation; in the case of multiple nozzles working simultaneously, the module ensures that their operations are synchronized to avoid image misalignment or overlap; Handling exceptions; when problems occur, such as ink supply interruption, nozzle clogging or other failures, the module triggers exception handling procedures to prevent incomplete or incorrect marking lines; automatically detects problems and takes appropriate emergency measures; tracks progress; tracks the progress of each nozzle to ensure the smooth completion of the entire marking process.

7. The control method of a metal plate overall scribe printing and coding machine according to claim 1, wherein, Also includes: S600. Display the task graph and monitor the real-time progress; wherein displaying the task graph is to display the graph of the current task, including elements such as marking lines, text, symbols, one-dimensional / two-dimensional codes, etc., so that the user can clearly see the layout and position of the graph; monitoring the real-time progress is to monitor the progress of each nozzle to ensure that they work according to the planned schedule; progress bars or graphical representations allow the operator to know the task completion status at any time.

8. A control system for full-line marking and printing of a metal sheet, using any of the control methods according to claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes: File parsing module, drawing module, image processing module, image distribution module and nozzle management module; wherein: The file parsing module is used to parse the nesting file and extract the information and positioning of the drawing elements from the nesting file; The drawing module is used to draw images in the system memory according to the size of the metal plate and the information of each element; The image processing module is used to rotate, shift and mirror the drawn images; The image distribution module is used to segment and position match the drawn images and send them to the corresponding nozzle devices; The nozzle management module is used to control each nozzle according to the preset rules to ensure that each nozzle works according to the established image and coordinates.

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