Automatic feeding control system and method

Through the automatic feeding control system, components such as controllers and relay modules are used to solve the problem of low feeding efficiency in fine parts processing, automatic feeding and waste recycling are realized, and the efficiency and stability of CNC processing are improved.

CN119217125AActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31DONGGUAN HUAJIN COMM TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411431731.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-14

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Technical Problem

In the automated processing of refined parts, the prior art requires manual operation of fixtures for feeding, resulting in slow feeding speed, low efficiency and low yield.

Method used

An automatic feeding control system is designed, including controller, drive equipment, clamping equipment and relay modules. The feeding, clamping and external CNC processing are uniformly controlled through the controller, and the next feeding process will be automatically started after the external CNC processing is completed. , the sensor is used to realize automatic reset of the driving equipment, the relay module and the relay connection board ensure the stability of signal transmission, and the switching module ensure the stability of the system.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved the improvement of the efficiency of CNC automatic processing and feeding of precision parts, ensured the stability and automation of the system, reduced manual operation, and improved the accuracy and reliability of feeding.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic feeding control system and method, and relates to the technical field of automatic machining, the automatic feeding control system comprises a controller, a driving device, a clamping device and a relay module, the driving signal output end of the controller is connected with the driving device, and the controller generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device; the driving equipment drives the raw materials to move upwards by a preset feeding distance; the clamping signal output end of the controller is connected with the clamping equipment, and the controller generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping equipment, so that the clamping equipment clamps the raw materials moving upwards; the CNC control signal output end and the CNC feedback signal output end of the controller are connected with the relay module, and the relay module is connected with an external CNC. The controller generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC, so that the external CNC starts machining; and the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller, so that the controller starts the next feeding process. The CNC automatic machining feeding device has the effect of improving the CNC automatic machining feeding efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automated processing technology, and more particularly to an automatic feeding control system and method. Background Art

[0002] When performing fine-grained parts processing, CNC machine tools (CNC) are usually used for automated processing. CNC is an automated machine tool equipped with a program control system. It can input information into the CNC device through an information carrier, and after calculation and processing, the CNC device sends various control signals to control the movement of the machine tool. It automatically processes parts according to the shape and size required by the drawing.

[0003] When performing automated processing on some small precision parts, it is usually necessary to use a fixture to clamp the raw material, and then extend the raw material to a certain distance to feed the CNC. Due to the small size of the parts, the distance the raw material is extended is also short, and the accuracy requirements for the fixture feeding are higher. In the prior art, when the CNC completes the processing of the previous batch of parts, it is usually necessary for the staff to manually operate the control fixture to feed the next batch of raw materials. The manual control method results in a slow feeding speed, which is prone to problems such as low processing efficiency and low yield of finished products. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an automatic feeding control system and method to improve the feeding efficiency of CNC automated processing.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application provides an automatic feeding control system adopting the following technical solution: An automatic feeding control system, comprising a controller, a driving device, a clamping device and a relay module, wherein the controller comprises a driving signal output terminal, a clamping signal output terminal, a CNC control signal output terminal and a CNC feedback signal input terminal; The driving signal output end of the controller is connected to the driving device. When the feeding process starts, the controller generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device, so that the driving device drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance; The clamping signal output end of the controller is connected to the clamping device. When the driving device drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance, the controller generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping device, so that the clamping device clamps the raw material after moving upward; The CNC control signal output terminal and the CNC feedback signal output terminal of the controller are connected to a relay module, and the relay module is connected to an external CNC; When the clamping device clamps the raw material, the controller generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC through the relay module, so that the external CNC starts processing; When the external CNC processing is completed, the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller through the relay module, so that the controller starts the next feeding process.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the control system of the present application uniformly controls the feeding, clamping and external CNC processing through the controller, and starts the next feeding process by receiving the CNC feedback signal after the external CNC processing is completed. No manual operation is required throughout the process, which effectively improves the feeding efficiency of CNC automated processing of precision parts.

[0007] Furthermore, the initial position of the driving device is provided with a plurality of sensors, and the controller further comprises an origin signal input terminal, and the origin signal input terminal of the controller is connected to the plurality of sensors via an origin signal line; When all feeding processes are completed, the controller controls the driving device to descend to the initial position and triggers the sensor. The sensor triggers the generation of an origin signal and sends it to the controller. After receiving the origin signal, the controller records the position of the driving device as zero.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application sets a sensor at the initial position of the driving device to achieve automatic resetting of the driving device after the feeding process is completed, so that new raw materials can be fed again subsequently, ensuring the stability of the automatic feeding control system.

[0009] Furthermore, the relay module includes a first relay and a second relay, the first relay is connected to the CNC control signal output terminal of the controller and the control terminal of the external CNC, and the second relay is connected to the feedback terminal of the external CNC and the CNC feedback signal input terminal of the controller.

[0010] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the present application transmits the CNC control signal and the CNC feedback signal respectively through the first relay and the second relay. The relay can amplify the CNC control signal and the CNC feedback signal, expand the control range of the controller, and ensure the stability and reliability of the signal transmission of the automatic feeding control system.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a transfer connection plate, which is connected to the clamping signal output end of the controller and the clamping device, and the transfer connection plate is also connected to an external power supply.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application connects the external power supply through the transfer connection board to ensure that the power input into the automatic feeding control system meets the voltage required by the controller, thereby ensuring the stability of the automatic feeding control system.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a switch module, wherein the switch module is connected to an external power source and a clamping device; When the switch module is closed, the external power supply and the clamping device are turned on; When the switch module is disconnected, the external power supply and the clamping device are disconnected.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application directly turns on or off the external power supply and the clamping device through the switch module, and can directly control the operation of the clamping device when manual operation is required, thereby further ensuring the stability of the automatic feeding control system.

[0015] Furthermore, the switch module is also connected to an external power supply and a first relay; When the switch module is closed, the external power supply and the first relay are turned on; When the switch module is turned off, the external power supply and the first relay are disconnected.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application directly turns on or off the external power supply and the first relay through the switch module, and can directly control the operation of the external CNC connected to the first relay when manual operation is required, thereby further ensuring the stability of the automatic feeding control system.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving device includes a plurality of driving motors, and the driving motors are used to drive the raw materials to move up and down.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application controls the driving motor through the controller, so that the raw materials move upward, realize automatic feeding, and ensure the raw material feeding efficiency.

[0019] In the second aspect, the present application provides an automatic feeding control method using the following technical solution: An automatic feeding control method, applied to an automatic feeding control system described in the first aspect, includes a feeding process, specifically including: When the feeding process starts, the controller generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device, so that the driving device drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance; When the driving device drives the raw material to move upwards by a preset feeding distance, the controller generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping device, so that the clamping device clamps the raw material after it moves upwards; When the clamping device clamps the raw material, the controller generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC through the relay module, so that the external CNC starts processing; When the external CNC processing is completed, the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller through the relay module, so that the controller starts the next feeding process.

[0020] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the present application generates driving signals, clamping signals and CNC control signals through the controller to realize full automation of feeding, clamping and processing, and starts the next feeding process by receiving CNC feedback signals after the external CNC processing is completed. No manual operation is required throughout the process, which effectively improves the feeding efficiency of CNC automated processing of precision parts.

[0021] Furthermore, before the feeding process starts, a processing data acquisition process is also included, which specifically includes: The controller obtains current raw material information through visual inspection equipment; The controller obtains pre-stored processing data according to the raw material information; The controller starts the feeding process according to the processing data.

[0022] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, the present application can obtain raw material information through visual inspection equipment, thereby obtaining processing data corresponding to the raw material information, and then start the feeding process and processing according to the processing data, without the need for manual selection of processing data, thereby further improving the automation of the feeding process.

[0023] Furthermore, after all the feeding processes are completed, the waste recycling process is also included, which specifically includes: The controller uses visual inspection equipment to determine whether there is waste material at present; When waste exists, the controller controls the clamping device to release the waste, and controls the waste recovery device to recover the waste.

[0024] By adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, in addition to realizing automatic feeding, the present application can also realize the automated process of waste recycling, ensure that the next raw material processing can be carried out continuously and stably, and improve the reliability and stability of automatic feeding control.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The control system of the present application uniformly controls feeding, clamping and external CNC processing through a controller, and starts the next feeding process by receiving CNC feedback signals after the external CNC processing is completed. No manual operation is required throughout the process, which effectively improves the feeding efficiency of CNC automated processing of precision parts; 2. This application sets a sensor at the initial position of the driving device to achieve automatic resetting of the driving device after the feeding process is completed, so that new raw materials can be fed again in the future, ensuring the stability of the automatic feeding control system; 3. The present application transmits CNC control signals and CNC feedback signals respectively through the first relay and the second relay. The relay can amplify the CNC control signals and CNC feedback signals, expand the control range of the controller, and ensure the stability and reliability of the signal transmission of the automatic feeding control system; 4. The present application can obtain raw material information through visual inspection equipment, thereby obtaining processing data corresponding to the raw material information, and then starting the feeding process and processing according to the processing data, without the need for manual selection of processing data, further improving the automation of the feeding process; 5. In addition to realizing automatic feeding, this application can also realize the automated process of waste recycling, ensure that the next raw material processing can be carried out continuously and stably, and improve the reliability and stability of automatic feeding control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the control system structure of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic feeding device of an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a flow chart of the control method of an embodiment of the present application; In the figure, 1. controller; 11. drive signal output terminal; 12. clamping signal output terminal; 13. CNC control signal output terminal; 14. CNC feedback signal input terminal; 15. origin signal input terminal; 2. drive device; 21. driver; 22. motor; 3. clamping device; 4. relay module; 41. first relay; 42. second relay; 5. sensor; 6. transfer connection board; 7. switch module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following is combined with Figure 1 -Attached Figure 3 , further details of this application are given.

[0028] When performing automated processing on some small precision parts, it is usually necessary to use a fixture to clamp the raw material, and then extend the raw material to a certain distance for feeding to the CNC. Due to the small size of the parts and the short distance the raw material is extended, the accuracy requirements for the fixture feeding are higher. In the prior art, when the CNC completes the processing of the previous batch of parts, it is usually necessary for the staff to manually control the fixture to feed the next batch of raw materials. The manual control method results in a slow feeding speed, which is prone to problems such as low processing efficiency and low finished product yield. Therefore, the present application provides an automatic feeding control system, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, including a controller 1, a driving device 2, a clamping device 3 and a relay module 4. Among them, the driving device 2 is the part of the automatic feeding device used to drive the raw material to move up and down, that is, for feeding, and the clamping device 3 is the part of the automatic feeding device used to clamp and fix the raw material, that is, for clamping. The controller 1 includes a driving signal output terminal 11, a clamping signal output terminal 12, a CNC control signal output terminal 13 and a CNC feedback signal input terminal 14. The driving signal output terminal 11 of the controller 1 is connected to the driving device 2. When the feeding process starts, the controller 1 generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device 2, so that the driving device 2 drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance. The clamping signal output terminal 12 of the controller 1 is connected to the clamping device 3. After the driving device 2 drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance, the controller 1 generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping device 3, so that the clamping device 3 clamps the raw material after moving upward. The CNC control signal output terminal 13 and the CNC feedback signal output terminal of the controller 1 are connected to the relay module 4, and the relay module 4 is connected to the external CNC. After the clamping device 3 clamps the raw material, the controller 1 generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC through the relay module 4, so that the external CNC starts processing. When the external CNC processing is completed, the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller 1 through the relay module 4, so that the controller 1 starts the next feeding process until all feeding processes are completed.

[0029] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is: the feeding, clamping and external CNC processing are uniformly controlled by the controller 1, and the next feeding process is started by receiving the CNC feedback signal after the external CNC processing is completed. No manual operation is required throughout the process, which effectively improves the feeding efficiency of CNC automated processing of precision parts.

[0030] During the specific implementation process, the clamping device 3 is controlled to open and close through the solenoid valve, thereby controlling the clamping or loosening of the raw material. During the upward movement of the driving device 2, the clamping device 3 needs to be synchronously controlled to loosen the raw material to ensure that the raw material can move upward under the drive of the driving device 2.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, since the driving device 2 drives the raw materials to move upward during the feeding process, the driving device 2 needs to be reset after all feeding processes are completed. Therefore, the initial position of the driving device 2 of the present application is provided with a plurality of sensors 5, and the controller 1 also includes an origin signal input terminal 15. The origin signal input terminal 15 of the controller 1 is connected to a plurality of sensors 5 through an origin signal line. When all feeding processes are completed, the controller 1 controls the driving device 2 to descend to the initial position and triggers the sensor 5. The sensor 5 triggers the generation of the origin signal and sends it to the controller 1. After receiving the origin signal, the controller 1 records the position of the driving device 2 as zero.

[0032] In the specific implementation process, the driving device 2 of the embodiment of the present application includes four drivers 21, and the four drivers 21 drive four motors 22 respectively, and also includes a moving plate for placing and driving the raw materials to move up and down. The moving plate is driven by the driving motor 22 so that it can move up and down, and four sensors 5 are provided accordingly. When resetting, the driving motor 22 drives the moving plate to move downward until it hits the sensor 5. The sensor 5 triggers the generation of the origin signal and sends it to the controller 1. After the controller 1 receives the origin signal, it indicates that the moving plate has been reset to the initial position, and the position of the driving device 2 is recorded as zero, so as to facilitate the subsequent new raw material feeding process.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the relay module 4 of the embodiment of the present application includes a first relay 41 and a second relay 42, the first relay 41 is connected to the CNC control signal output terminal 13 of the controller 1 and the control terminal of the external CNC, and the second relay 42 is connected to the feedback terminal of the external CNC and the CNC feedback signal input terminal 14 of the controller 1. The CNC control signal and the CNC feedback signal are transmitted respectively by the first relay 41 and the second relay 42, and the relay can amplify the CNC control signal and the CNC feedback signal, thereby expanding the control range of the controller 1.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present application further includes a transfer connection board 6, which connects the clamping signal output terminal 12 of the controller 1 and the clamping device 3, and the transfer connection board 6 is also connected to an external power supply. The external power supply is connected through the transfer connection board 6 to ensure that the power supply input to the automatic feeding control system meets the voltage required by the controller 1.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present application further includes a switch module 7, which connects the external power supply and the clamping device 3. When the switch module 7 is closed, the external power supply and the clamping device 3 are connected; when the switch module 7 is disconnected, the external power supply and the clamping device 3 are disconnected. In the specific implementation process, the external power supply and the clamping device 3 are directly turned on or off by the switch module 7. When an unexpected situation occurs that causes a control system failure or when maintenance is required, the clamping device 3 can be manually controlled to work by the switch module 7.

[0036] like Figure 1As shown, the switch module 7 of the embodiment of the present application is also connected to the external power supply and the first relay 41. When the switch module 7 is closed, the external power supply and the first relay 41 are connected; when the switch module 7 is disconnected, the external power supply and the first relay 41 are disconnected. In the specific implementation process, the external power supply and the first relay 41 are directly turned on or off by the switch module 7. When an unexpected situation occurs and causes a control system failure or during maintenance, the switch module 7 can be manually operated to control the first relay 41 to turn on, thereby controlling the external CNC connected to the first relay 41 to work.

[0037] The present application also provides an automatic feeding control method, referring to Figure 3 , applied to an automatic feeding control system, including a feeding process S1, specifically including: S11, when the feeding process starts, the controller 1 generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device 2, so that the driving device 2 drives the raw material to move upward a preset feeding distance.

[0038] Specifically, the controller 1 controls the driving device 2 through a driving signal to drive the raw material to move upward. The preset feeding distance is set according to the size of the parts currently to be processed. The feeding distance of each part is pre-stored in the controller 1. When the feeding process starts, the controller 1 calls the corresponding feeding distance, adds the feeding distance to the driving signal and sends it to the driving device 2, thereby controlling the driving device 2 according to the feeding distance.

[0039] S12. After the driving device 2 drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance, the controller 1 generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping device 3, so that the clamping device 3 clamps the raw material after moving upward.

[0040] Specifically, since the raw material needs to be clamped and fixed during CNC processing, when the raw material rises to the required feeding distance, the controller 1 continues to control the clamping device 3 to clamp and fix the raw material.

[0041] S13, after the clamping device 3 clamps the raw material, the controller 1 generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC through the relay module 4, so that the external CNC starts processing.

[0042] Specifically, the CNC control signal contains the processing data of the current part, and the processing data includes processing procedures, processing drawings and other data. When the external CNC receives the CNC control signal, it can process the raw material according to the processing data.

[0043] S14, when the external CNC processing is completed, the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller 1 through the relay module 4, so that the controller 1 starts the next feeding process.

[0044] Specifically, after the current processing flow is completed, it is necessary to continue feeding for the next batch of parts processing. The controller 1 receives the CNC feedback signal to know that the current processing has been completed, and automatically enters the next feeding process, returns to step S11 to loop until all feeding processes of the current raw material are completed.

[0045] In order to retrieve processing data, the embodiment of the present application also includes a processing data acquisition process S2 before the feeding process starts, which specifically includes: S21. The controller 1 obtains current raw material information through a visual inspection device.

[0046] Specifically, after the raw materials are placed on the automatic feeding device, the visual inspection equipment can collect image data of the raw materials and perform image recognition on the image data, so that the current raw material information can be obtained based on the image recognition.

[0047] S22. The controller 1 obtains pre-stored processing data according to the raw material information.

[0048] Specifically, the controller 1 stores processing data corresponding to different raw material information, and the processing data includes information such as feeding distance, processing flow and processing drawings. After obtaining the current raw material information, the corresponding processing data can be retrieved according to the current raw material information.

[0049] S23, the controller 1 starts the feeding process according to the processing data.

[0050] Specifically, the controller 1 controls the driving device 2 to feed the material according to the feeding distance in the processing data, and controls the external CNC to process the raw material according to the processing flow and processing drawings in the processing data.

[0051] Since a raw material can be processed multiple times to obtain multiple parts, the specific number of processing times is set according to actual needs. After the processing is completed according to the number of processing times, waste may remain. Therefore, the embodiment of the present application also includes a waste recovery process S3 after all feeding processes are completed, which specifically includes: S31. The controller 1 uses a visual inspection device to determine whether there is waste material.

[0052] Specifically, the visual inspection equipment collects the current raw material image, performs image recognition on the image, and determines whether there is any waste material. If there is no waste material, the next raw material processing can be carried out directly.

[0053] S32. When there is waste, the controller 1 controls the clamping device 3 to release the waste, and controls the waste recovery device to recover the waste.

[0054] Specifically, the controller 1 controls the clamping device 3 to release the waste, and then recycles the waste. The waste recycling device can use a manipulator and other equipment to transfer the waste released by the clamping device 3 to a waste storage for unified treatment.

[0055] Since the driving device 2 drives the raw materials to move upward during the feeding process, the driving device 2 needs to be reset after all feeding processes are completed. The reset process S4 specifically includes: S41 , the controller 1 controls the driving device 2 to descend to the initial position and triggers the sensor 5 .

[0056] Specifically, the sensor 5 is arranged at the initial position of the driving device 2 , so when the driving device 2 descends to trigger the sensor 5 , it indicates that the driving device 2 has descended to the initial position.

[0057] S42 , the sensor 5 is triggered to generate an origin signal and send it to the controller 1 .

[0058] Specifically, the origin signal is used to identify the initial position and plays an important role in mechanical positioning. S43. After receiving the origin signal, the controller 1 records the position of the driving device 2 as zero.

[0059] Specifically, after the controller 1 receives the origin signal, it indicates that the movable plate has been reset to the initial position, and the position of the driving device 2 is recorded as zero to facilitate the subsequent new raw material feeding process.

[0060] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is: automatically identify the raw materials to obtain processing data, and then generate drive signals, clamping signals and CNC control signals through the controller 1 to achieve full automation of feeding, clamping and processing, and start the next feeding process by receiving the CNC feedback signal after the external CNC processing is completed, and automatically perform waste recovery and reset the drive device 2 after all feeding processes are completed. No manual operation is required throughout the process, which effectively improves the feeding efficiency of CNC automated processing of precision parts.

[0061] The embodiments of this specific implementation are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. The same components are represented by the same figure marks. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding control system, characterized in that: It comprises a controller (1), a driving device (2), a clamping device (3) and a relay module (4), wherein the controller (1) comprises a driving signal output terminal (11), a clamping signal output terminal (12), a CNC control signal output terminal (13) and a CNC feedback signal input terminal (14); The driving signal output end (11) of the controller (1) is connected to the driving device (2). When the feeding process starts, the controller (1) generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device (2), so that the driving device (2) drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance. The clamping signal output end (12) of the controller (1) is connected to the clamping device (3). When the driving device (2) drives the raw material to move upward by a preset feeding distance, the controller (1) generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping device (3), so that the clamping device (3) clamps the raw material after it moves upward. The CNC control signal output terminal (13) and the CNC feedback signal output terminal of the controller (1) are connected to a relay module (4), and the relay module (4) is connected to an external CNC; When the clamping device (3) clamps the raw material, the controller (1) generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC through the relay module (4), so that the external CNC starts processing; When the external CNC processing is completed, the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller (1) through the relay module (4), so that the controller (1) starts the next feeding process.

2. An automatic feeding control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of sensors (5) are provided at the initial position of the driving device (2), and the controller (1) further comprises an origin signal input terminal (15), wherein the origin signal input terminal (15) of the controller (1) is connected to the plurality of sensors (5) via an origin signal line; When all feeding processes are completed, the controller (1) controls the driving device (2) to descend to the initial position and triggers the sensor (5). The sensor (5) triggers the generation of an origin signal and sends it to the controller (1). After receiving the origin signal, the controller (1) records the position of the driving device (2) as zero.

3. An automatic feeding control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The relay module (4) comprises a first relay (41) and a second relay (42), wherein the first relay (41) is connected to a CNC control signal output terminal (13) of the controller (1) and a control terminal of an external CNC, and the second relay (42) is connected to a feedback terminal of the external CNC and a CNC feedback signal input terminal (14) of the controller (1).

4. An automatic feeding control system according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a transfer connection plate (6), wherein the transfer connection plate (6) is connected to the clamping signal output terminal (12) of the controller (1) and the clamping device (3), and the transfer connection plate (6) is also connected to an external power supply.

5. An automatic feeding control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a switch module (7), wherein the switch module (7) is connected to an external power source and the clamping device (3); When the switch module (7) is closed, the external power supply and the clamping device (3) are turned on; When the switch module (7) is disconnected, the external power supply and the clamping device (3) are disconnected.

6. An automatic feeding control system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The switch module (7) is also connected to an external power source and a first relay (41); When the switch module (7) is closed, the external power supply and the first relay (41) are connected; When the switch module (7) is turned off, the external power supply and the first relay (41) are disconnected.

7. An automatic feeding control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The driving device (2) comprises a plurality of driving motors (22), and the driving motors (22) are used to drive the raw materials to move up and down.

8. An automatic feeding control method, characterized in that: An automatic feeding control system applied to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising a feeding process, specifically comprising: When the feeding process starts, the controller (1) generates a driving signal and sends the driving signal to the driving device (2), so that the driving device (2) drives the raw material to move upward a preset feeding distance; When the driving device (2) drives the raw material to move upwards by a preset feeding distance, the controller (1) generates a clamping signal and sends the clamping signal to the clamping device (3), so that the clamping device (3) clamps the raw material after it moves upwards; When the clamping device (3) clamps the raw material, the controller (1) generates a CNC control signal and sends the CNC control signal to the external CNC through the relay module (4), so that the external CNC starts processing; When the external CNC processing is completed, the external CNC generates a CNC feedback signal and sends the CNC feedback signal to the controller (1) through the relay module (4), so that the controller (1) starts the next feeding process.

9. The automatic feeding control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: Before the feeding process starts, a processing data acquisition process is also included, which specifically includes: The controller (1) obtains current raw material information through a visual inspection device; The controller (1) obtains pre-stored processing data according to the raw material information; The controller (1) starts the feeding process according to the processing data.

10. The automatic feeding control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: When all feeding processes are completed, the waste recycling process is also included, including: The controller (1) obtains whether there is waste material currently through a visual detection device; When waste exists, the controller (1) controls the clamping device (3) to release the waste, and controls the waste recycling device to recycle the waste.

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