A laser cutting production method based on AGV technology

By introducing AGV technology into the laser cutting production line, the automated loading, unloading and transportation of laser cutting equipment is realized, and the problems of long loading and unloading time and safety risks in the existing technology are solved, and processing efficiency and safety performance are improved.

CN119141029BActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28JINAN SENFENG TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411612609.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2044-11-13

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Technical Problem

When existing laser cutting equipment is continuously processed by multiple plates, loading and unloading takes up a long time to wait for work, which poses safety risks and is low in processing efficiency.

Method used

Using laser cutting production method based on AGV technology, the production task is generated by the upper computer, the target AGV cart is selected, the plate is placed on the AGV cart, and the AGV cart is automatically transported to the laser cutting gantry for processing, and after completion, it is automatically discharged and returned to the preparation area.

Benefits of technology

The operation method of human-machine separation is realized, avoiding the defect of loading and unloading for too long, improving processing efficiency and safety performance, reducing labor costs and saving energy.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology, which belongs to the field of laser cutting technology. The host computer selects a target AGV trolley from a processing preparation area, and initializes the target AGV trolley to a production task; the target AGV trolley runs to a designated position in the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters, and the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV trolley according to the processing task plate parameters; the target AGV trolley responds to a start instruction, and runs to a designated position under the laser cutting gantry according to the processing task path parameters; the target AGV trolley responds to a processing completion instruction, and drives from a designated position under the laser cutting gantry to a processing completion area; when the target AGV trolley responds to a material unloading completion instruction, it returns from the processing completion area to the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters. The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the operation mode of separating man and machine is adopted to ensure the safety of the operation, and there is no need to take up too much time when unloading and unloading, thereby improving the processing efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of laser cutting, and specifically designs a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology. Background Art

[0002] As an advanced manufacturing technology, laser cutting technology has been widely used in many fields due to its high precision, high efficiency and low pollution. This technology does not contact the material, so it can reduce material damage and deformation, with high cutting accuracy, fast speed, smooth incision and good processing quality. With the continuous maturity and application of electronic information engineering and computer technology, laser cutting has also achieved digital control, and the cutting accuracy has also been greatly improved.

[0003] At present, laser cutting machines usually use integrated machine tool configuration when performing production operations, that is, the structural configuration unit, CNC control unit, and laser control unit contained in the laser cutting machine are all integrated into the laser cutting machine. Therefore, the plate to be processed can only be placed on the platform of the laser cutting machine after the laser cutting machine is stopped to complete the loading. Other operations cannot be performed during the laser cutting operation, and after the laser cutting operation is completed, the material can only be unloaded after the laser cutting machine is stopped. This operation mode has greatly limited production efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, the above-mentioned prior art has at least the following defects: when the existing laser cutting equipment continuously processes multiple plates, loading and unloading requires a long waiting time, and loading and unloading are performed on the laser cutting machine platform. At the same time, this human-machine coexistence operation mode also has safety risks and low processing efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology, which adopts a human-machine separation operation mode to ensure operation safety, and does not need to take too long when loading and unloading materials, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention provides a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology, comprising the following steps:

[0007] The host computer generates a production task, selects the target AGV from the processing preparation area, and initializes the target AGV to the production task;

[0008] The host computer sends a processing instruction to the target AGV, which contains the processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters;

[0009] When the target AGV responds to the processing instruction, it runs to the specified position of the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters, and the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV according to the processing task plate parameters;

[0010] The laser cutting gantry sends a start command to the target AGV car through the host computer. The target AGV car responds to the start command and runs to the specified position under the laser cutting gantry according to the processing task path parameters;

[0011] The laser cutting gantry sends a processing completion instruction to the target AGV car through the host computer. The target AGV car responds to the processing completion instruction and drives from the designated position under the laser cutting gantry to the processing completion area;

[0012] When the target AGV responds to the unloading completion instruction, it returns from the processing completion area to the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters.

[0013] Furthermore, the host computer generates a production task, selects a target AGV from the processing preparation area, and initializes the target AGV to the production task, specifically including:

[0014] When receiving a processing order, the host computer generates a production task, which includes a laser cutting gantry that needs to execute the production task;

[0015] Get the list of AGV vehicles;

[0016] Detect the position status and task status of each AGV in the AGV list;

[0017] According to the detection results, several idle AGVs in the processing preparation area are selected from the AGV list as target AGVs;

[0018] Initialize the target AGV to the production task, including adding the ID information of the target AGV and initializing the operation status of the target AGV.

[0019] Furthermore, the host computer issues processing instructions to the target AGV, including:

[0020] Generate processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters, where the processing task plate parameters are in the form of a QR code;

[0021] Generate processing instructions from processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters;

[0022] The processing instructions are sent to the target AGV based on the ID information of the target AGV.

[0023] Furthermore, the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV according to the processing task plate parameters, which specifically includes:

[0024] The target AGV displays a QR code containing the plate parameters of the processing task on the display screen;

[0025] The operator uses a code scanning device to scan the QR code to obtain the plate parameters of the processing task;

[0026] Select the processing task plate that matches the processing task plate parameters and place it on the target AGV vehicle.

[0027] Furthermore, after placing the processing task plate on the target AGV vehicle, the following steps are also included:

[0028] The operator clicks the loading completion button on the display screen of the target AGV;

[0029] The target AGV responds to the loading completion button click operation and feeds back the loading completion information to the host computer;

[0030] The host computer updates the operating status of the target AGV in the production task to loaded materials waiting for processing.

[0031] Furthermore, after the host computer generates the production task, the following steps are also included:

[0032] Send the production task to the corresponding laser cutting gantry;

[0033] The laser cutting gantry adds the production task to the production task list.

[0034] Furthermore, the laser cutting gantry sends a start command to the target AGV car through the host computer, which specifically includes the following steps:

[0035] The laser cutting gantry responds to the production task check command and searches for the target AGV vehicle that has loaded materials for processing in the production task;

[0036] If there is no target AGV with materials loaded for processing, a prompt will be given to select other production tasks;

[0037] If there is a target AGV that has loaded materials to be processed, a prompt to allow processing will be given, and a list of target AGVs that have loaded materials to be processed will be given;

[0038] In response to the target AGV car check command, the checked target AGV car ID information is sent to the host computer;

[0039] When the host computer receives the target AGV vehicle ID information, it sends a start command to the corresponding target AGV vehicle.

[0040] Furthermore, after the target AGV responds to the start command and runs to the designated position under the laser cutting gantry according to the processing task path parameters, the following steps are also included:

[0041] The target AGV transmits the arrival signal to the host computer;

[0042] The host computer updates the operating status of the target AGV in the production task to reach the processing position;

[0043] The host computer synchronizes the updated production tasks to the laser cutting gantry;

[0044] The laser cutting gantry responds to the arrival processing position information of the production task and gives a prompt to start processing;

[0045] The laser cutting gantry responds to the start processing click operation to perform the cutting operation.

[0046] Furthermore, the laser cutting gantry sends processing completion instructions to the target AGV through the host computer, including:

[0047] After the laser cutting gantry completes the cutting operation, the operation status of the target AGV in the production task is updated to processing completed;

[0048] The laser cutting gantry synchronizes the updated production tasks to the host computer;

[0049] The host computer sends the processing completion information of the corresponding production task to the target AGV vehicle.

[0050] Furthermore, after the target AGV responds to the processing completion instruction and drives from the designated position under the laser cutting gantry to the processing completion area, the following steps are also included:

[0051] After the operator removes the processed plate from the target AGV, he / she clicks the unloading completion button on the display screen of the target AGV;

[0052] The target AGV responds to the unloading completion button click operation and feeds back the unloading completion information to the host computer;

[0053] The host computer sends a material unloading completion instruction to the target AGV and updates the operation status of the target AGV in the production task to material unloading completion.

[0054] It can be seen from the above technical scheme that the present invention has the following advantages: the host computer, AGV trolley and laser cutting gantry work together, the operator places the plate on the AGV trolley, and the AGV trolley drives the plate to complete the entire cutting operation process, avoiding the defects of the prior art that when the laser cutting machine is used for continuous processing of multiple plates, loading and unloading requires a long waiting time, there are safety risks in loading and unloading on the laser cutting machine platform, and low processing efficiency. At the same time, the digital intelligent automated production line control of the entire process is realized, the processing goal of separation of man and machine is achieved, the intelligent production line configuration of laser cutting is realized, the processing efficiency and safety performance are improved, the labor cost is reduced, and energy is saved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative work.

[0056] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a production line process of a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 2 It is a schematic flow chart of a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology provided in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 1 A production line process diagram of a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the production line includes: a processing preparation area; an AGV trolley carrying a processing plate; laser cutting; a processing completion area. The laser cutting production steps include: initially, the AGV trolley is placed in the processing preparation area; the AGV trolley to perform the cutting operation is selected, and plates of different materials and thicknesses are placed on the corresponding AGV trolleys according to requirements; the laser cutting gantry sends an entry signal to the AGV trolley according to requirements; the AGV trolley is positioned at the specified position of the laser cutting gantry; the laser cutting gantry performs the cutting operation; after the cutting operation is completed, the laser cutting gantry sends a departure signal to the AGV trolley and sends an entry signal to another AGV trolley according to requirements; after the cutting operation is completed, the AGV trolley enters the processing completion area to unload the finished product; the AGV trolley that has unloaded the material enters the processing preparation area to enter the next cycle.

[0060] Processing preparation area: The processing preparation area is equipped with AGV carts that can carry processing plates. An automatic sensing system is set up in the processing preparation area. Through 5G signal transmission, the required AGV carts can be accurately placed in the designated parking position, that is, AGV carts can be specified according to different materials and different thicknesses. The processing preparation area is equipped with an AGV cart charging device to ensure the kinetic energy supply of the AGV cart at any time. The processing preparation area charges the AGV cart; the processing preparation area is equipped with an automatic charging device. When the AGV cart arrives at the processing preparation area, the sensing unit of the automatic charging device will automatically identify the stored power of the AGV cart. When the power is less than 40%, it will automatically charge and send a charging signal to the host computer. The host computer can choose to wait for full charge or select other AGV carts according to the production task volume.

[0061] AGV trolley carrying processed plates: The AGV trolley carrying processed plates adopts 5G communication mode, and the data interacts with the data center in real time. The AGV trolley is equipped with a highly intelligent sensor unit module, which can realize the functions of environmental perception, behavior perception, obstacle response, and system coordination. 5G naturally has three major advantages: high bandwidth, low latency, and large connection. It can meet the remote real-time control requirements of laser navigation AGV. At the same time, the data generated by AGV can also interact with the data center in real time. The laser navigation AGV is connected to the network to realize the real-time interaction between the front end and the central host computer. The 5G high bandwidth will give accurate instructions to the laser navigation AGV to improve the flexible logistics handling capacity. The laser navigation AGV can adapt to complex working scenes such as multiple obstacles, cross-floor, and messy warehouses to ensure the safety, stability, reliability and orderliness of the logistics handling process. The laser navigation AGV will realize the automatic docking and handling of materials throughout the process, improve the handling efficiency, and reduce labor costs. At the same time, the laser navigation AGV solution launched based on 5G technology, its FMS scheduling system can achieve seamless connection with production management systems such as WMS, MES, and ERP. When there is an order, the smart factory will operate intelligently under the unified scheduling of the central control center, and the laser navigation AGV will also intelligently carry out material handling according to the instructions assigned by the system, thereby achieving the intelligent production goals of fully automatic ordering of the system and intelligent scheduling of the factory.

[0062] Laser cutting: Laser cutting uses a gantry frame structure, which is equipped with a dual-drive motion unit to ensure cutting accuracy. The processing area below the gantry frame is hollowed out, that is, the cutting operation, cutting waste slag, and cutting leftovers are all based on the AGV car, which facilitates the AGV car to enter and exit, while ensuring that there is no debris below, and ensuring the precise positioning of the AGV car from the infrastructure.

[0063] Processing completion area: The processing completion area is where the AGV carts that have completed the laser cutting task are placed. An automatic sensing system is set up in the processing completion area. Through 5G signal transmission, the AGV cart can be accurately placed in the designated parking position, that is, the parking position can be specified according to the different materials and thicknesses of the plates that have been cut, which is convenient for the classification and stacking of the plates that have been laser cut.

[0064] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a laser cutting production method based on AGV technology provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes the following steps.

[0065] S1, the host computer generates a production task, selects the target AGV from the processing preparation area, and initializes the target AGV to the production task.

[0066] S1.1, when receiving a processing order, the host computer generates a production task, which includes a laser cutting gantry that needs to perform the processing task.

[0067] S1.2, get the AGV car list.

[0068] S1.3, detect the position status and task status of each AGV in the AGV list.

[0069] S1.4, according to the detection result, select several AGVs in the processing preparation area and idle from the AGV list as target AGVs.

[0070] S1.5, initialize the target AGV car to the production task, including adding the ID information of the target AGV car and initializing the operation status of the target AGV car.

[0071] In this embodiment, the FMS scheduling system has achieved seamless connection with production management systems such as WMS, MES, and ERP. When there is an order, the smart factory will operate intelligently under the unified scheduling of the central control center and specify the plate specifications carried by the AGV. Specifically, when the host computer receives a processing order, it will generate a production task, mark the laser cutting gantry that needs to perform the production task in the production task, and send it to the corresponding laser cutting gantry. The laser cutting gantry will add the production task to the task list, so that the subsequent laser cutting gantry will be able to obtain the production task it needs to perform.

[0072] The host computer needs to select the target AGV for the production task. It should be noted that the host computer has pre-built an AGV list containing all AGVs, which marks the ID information, current position status and task status of each AGV, that is, where it is and whether it is executing a task. Then, several AGVs that are in the processing preparation area and idle are found from the AGV list as the target AGVs.

[0073] In this embodiment, the host computer and the laser cutting gantry are linked by production tasks, and the host computer promptly initializes the target AGV car to the production task, including adding the ID information of the target AGV car and initializing the operation status of the target AGV car. It should be noted that during the operation process, the production task is updated in real time according to the operation status of the target AGV car.

[0074] S2, the host computer sends a processing instruction to the target AGV vehicle, and the processing instruction includes the processing task path parameters and the processing task plate parameters.

[0075] S2.1, generating processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters, wherein the processing task plate parameters are in the form of a QR code.

[0076] S2.2, generating a processing instruction by using the processing task path parameters and the processing task plate parameters.

[0077] S2.3, sending the processing instruction to the target AGV based on the ID information of the target AGV.

[0078] It should be noted that after the entire cutting production line is installed in place, the positioning of the AGV in the preparation area, the motion trajectory and speed parameters from the preparation area to the cutting gantry, the positioning of the AGV under each laser cutting gantry, the motion trajectory and speed parameters from the laser cutting gantry to the processing completion area, the positioning of the AGV in the processing completion area, and the motion trajectory and speed parameters from the processing completion area to the processing preparation area will be calibrated accordingly. After the calibration, the entire set of AGV motion programs and calibration parameters will be passed to each AGV. After the entire production line is running, the AGV will execute according to the corresponding calibration parameters after receiving the command.

[0079] In this embodiment, plates of different materials and thicknesses need to be placed on the target AGV vehicle according to the production task requirements. The material, thickness, etc. of the plates are the processing task plate parameters. The processing task plate parameters are generated in the form of a QR code for easy viewing by operators.

[0080] S3, when the target AGV responds to the processing instruction, it runs to the specified position of the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters, and the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV according to the processing task plate parameters.

[0081] In this embodiment, after receiving the processing instruction sent by the host computer, the target AGV car runs to the designated position of the processing preparation area based on the processing task path parameters contained in the processing instruction, and then the operator places the required plate on the target AGV car. In this embodiment, the target AGV car displays a QR code containing the processing task plate parameters on the display screen; the operator uses a code scanning device to scan the QR code to obtain the processing task plate parameters; selects the processing task plate that is compatible with the processing task plate parameters and places it on the target AGV car.

[0082] After the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV, the operator clicks the loading completion button on the display screen of the target AGV; the target AGV responds to the loading completion button click operation and feeds back the loading completion information to the host computer; the host computer updates the operation status of the target AGV in the production task to loaded and waiting for processing. In this process, after placing the plate, the operator clicks the completion button, and the AGV transmits the signal to the control center via 5G, and the control center records it in the entire system, that is, this AGV already has plates that do not need to be loaded, and has the conditions for transportation, and is pending in the production task, waiting for the laser cutting gantry host computer to send the task cutting requirement via 5G signal.

[0083] S4, the laser cutting gantry sends a start command to the target AGV car through the host computer, and the target AGV car responds to the start command and runs to the specified position under the laser cutting gantry according to the processing task path parameters.

[0084] S4.1, the laser cutting gantry responds to the production task check command and searches for the target AGV car that has loaded materials to be processed in the production task.

[0085] S4.2: If there is no target AGV with loaded materials to be processed, a prompt to select other production tasks will be given.

[0086] S4.3: If there are target AGVs with loaded materials to be processed, a prompt to allow processing will be given, and a list of target AGVs with loaded materials to be processed will be given.

[0087] S4.4, respond to the target AGV car check instruction, and send the checked target AGV car ID information to the host computer.

[0088] S4.5, when the host computer receives the target AGV vehicle ID information, it sends a start command to the corresponding target AGV vehicle.

[0089] In this embodiment, when the laser cutting gantry meets the processing conditions, the corresponding production task is checked in the task list. After checking, the production task will search for the pending target AGV cart (that is, the target AGV cart that has been loaded and is waiting for processing). If there is no pending AGV cart production task, it will prompt to select other tasks. If there is a pending target AGV cart, the production task prompts to allow processing. After selecting to allow processing, the laser cutting gantry transmits the data to the corresponding target AGV cart through the upper computer production management system via 5G data. The transmitted data is the entry signal.

[0090] In this embodiment, the target AGV trolley responds to the start instruction and accurately locates at the position calibrated in advance by the laser cutting gantry according to the processing task path parameters. After arriving at the position, the AGV trolley transmits the 5G signal to the production management system. At the same time, after the target AGV trolley is in place, the host computer production management system will update the signal prepared by the target AGV trolley to the production task of the laser cutting gantry through the host computer production management system. The laser cutting gantry is based on the corresponding production task, in which the processing task contains processing drawings and cutting parameters. The operator clicks to start processing, and the laser cutting gantry performs the cutting operation. Specifically, the target AGV trolley transmits the arrival signal to the host computer; the host computer updates the operating status of the target AGV trolley in the production task to the arrival processing position; the host computer synchronizes the updated production task to the laser cutting gantry; the laser cutting gantry responds to the arrival processing position information of the production task to give a start processing prompt; the laser cutting gantry responds to the start processing click operation to perform the cutting operation.

[0091] S5, the laser cutting gantry sends a processing completion instruction to the target AGV car through the host computer, and the target AGV car responds to the processing completion instruction and drives from the designated position under the laser cutting gantry to the processing completion area.

[0092] S5.1, after the laser cutting gantry completes the cutting operation, the operation status of the target AGV in the production task is updated to processing completed;

[0093] S5.2, the laser cutting gantry synchronizes the updated production tasks to the host computer;

[0094] S5.3, the upper computer sends the processing completion instruction to the target AGV vehicle based on the processing completion information of the corresponding production task.

[0095] In this embodiment, after the cutting operation is completed, the production task in the laser cutting gantry is completed. After completion, the production task list will be synchronously updated to the production management system. The production management system can update this task to complete the cutting and transmit it to the processed target AGV car through the 5G signal. The processed target AGV car drives to the processing completion area according to the calibrated motion trajectory and speed parameters of the cutting gantry to the processing completion area. At the same time, after the laser cutting gantry returns to its original state, according to its own processing task list, if there are unprocessed tasks in the processing list, check the corresponding processing tasks in the task list. After checking, the production task will search for the pending target AGV car. If there is no pending AGV car processing task, it will prompt to select other tasks. If there is a pending target AGV car, the production task prompts to allow processing. After selecting to allow processing, the laser cutting gantry transmits the data to the corresponding target AGV car through the upper computer production management system via 5G data. The transmitted data is an entry signal. If there is no processing task, it will standby.

[0096] S6, when the target AGV responds to the unloading completion instruction, it returns from the processing completion area to the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters.

[0097] In this embodiment, the target AGV responds to the processing completion instruction, and after driving from the designated position under the laser cutting gantry to the processing completion area, the operator removes the processed plate from the target AGV and clicks the unloading completion button on the display screen of the target AGV; the target AGV responds to the unloading completion button click operation, and feeds back the unloading completion information to the host computer; the host computer sends the unloading completion instruction to the target AGV, and updates the operation status of the target AGV in the production task to unloading completion. In this process, the operator can use a mobile terminal or a barcode scanner to scan the QR code on the AGV display screen, and the operator places the corresponding finished product specifications on shelves, pallets, etc. according to the content of the QR code to achieve rapid material sorting.

[0098] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A laser cutting production method based on AGV technology, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The host computer generates a production task, selects the target AGV from the processing preparation area, initializes the target AGV to the production task, and sends the production task to the corresponding laser cutting gantry. The laser cutting gantry adds the production task to the production task list. The host computer sends a processing instruction to the target AGV, which contains the processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters; When the target AGV responds to the processing instruction, it runs to the specified position of the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters, and the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV according to the processing task plate parameters; then the operator clicks the loading completion button on the display screen of the target AGV, and the target AGV responds to the loading completion button click operation and feeds back the loading completion information to the host computer, which updates the operation status of the target AGV in the production task to loaded and waiting for processing; The laser cutting gantry sends a start command to the target AGV car through the host computer. The target AGV car responds to the start command and runs to the specified position under the laser cutting gantry according to the processing task path parameters. After that, the target AGV car transmits the arrival signal to the host computer. The host computer updates the operation status of the target AGV car in the production task to the arrival processing position. The host computer synchronizes the updated production task to the laser cutting gantry. The laser cutting gantry responds to the arrival processing position information of the production task and gives a start processing prompt. The laser cutting gantry responds to the start processing click operation to perform the cutting operation. The laser cutting gantry sends a processing completion instruction to the target AGV trolley through the host computer. The target AGV trolley responds to the processing completion instruction and drives from the designated position under the laser cutting gantry to the processing completion area. After that, the operator removes the processed plate from the target AGV trolley and clicks the unloading completion button on the display screen of the target AGV trolley. The target AGV trolley responds to the unloading completion button click operation and feeds back the unloading completion information to the host computer. The host computer sends the unloading completion instruction to the target AGV trolley and updates the operation status of the target AGV trolley in the production task to unloading completion. When the target AGV responds to the unloading completion instruction, it returns from the processing completion area to the processing preparation area according to the processing task path parameters; Among them, the operator places the processing task plate on the target AGV car according to the processing task plate parameters, including: The target AGV displays a QR code containing the plate parameters of the processing task on the display screen; The operator uses a code scanning device to scan the QR code to obtain the plate parameters of the processing task; Select the processing task plate that matches the processing task plate parameters and place it on the target AGV vehicle; Among them, the laser cutting gantry sends a start command to the target AGV car through the host computer, which specifically includes the following steps: The laser cutting gantry responds to the production task check command and searches for the target AGV vehicle that has loaded materials for processing in the production task; If there is no target AGV with materials loaded for processing, a prompt will be given to select other production tasks; If there is a target AGV that has loaded materials to be processed, a prompt to allow processing will be given, and a list of target AGVs that have loaded materials to be processed will be given; In response to the target AGV car check command, the checked target AGV car ID information is sent to the host computer; When the host computer receives the target AGV vehicle ID information, it sends a start command to the corresponding target AGV vehicle; Among them, the laser cutting gantry sends processing completion instructions to the target AGV car through the host computer, including: After the laser cutting gantry completes the cutting operation, the operation status of the target AGV in the production task is updated to processing completed; The laser cutting gantry synchronizes the updated production tasks to the host computer; The host computer sends the processing completion information of the corresponding production task to the target AGV vehicle.

2. The laser cutting production method based on AGV technology according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The host computer generates a production task, selects the target AGV from the processing preparation area, and initializes the target AGV to the production task, including: When receiving a processing order, the host computer generates a production task, which includes a laser cutting gantry that needs to execute the production task; Get the list of AGV vehicles; Detect the position status and task status of each AGV in the AGV list; According to the detection results, several idle AGVs in the processing preparation area are selected from the AGV list as target AGVs; Initialize the target AGV to the production task, including adding the ID information of the target AGV and initializing the operation status of the target AGV.

3. The laser cutting production method based on AGV technology according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The host computer sends processing instructions to the target AGV, including: Generate processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters, where the processing task plate parameters are in the form of a QR code; Generate processing instructions from processing task path parameters and processing task plate parameters; The processing instructions are sent to the target AGV based on the ID information of the target AGV.

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