Electrode recycling methods, apparatus, systems and media

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of electrode processing technology, and discloses a method comprising: obtaining a first base height and a first head height of an original electrode; determining whether the first base height meets the recycling conditions, and milling the original electrode based on the first head height to obtain a new electrode blank; obtaining a second base height and a second head height of the new electrode; determining whether the second base height meets the recycling conditions, and milling the new electrode based on the second head height to obtain a target electrode blank; obtaining a third base height of the target electrode, determining whether the third base height meets the recycling conditions, and replacing the electrode blank with a new one if the third base height does not meet the recycling conditions. This invention achieves the recycling of electrode blanks by reusing the heights of the electrode base and electrode head, thereby reducing the number of measurements and improving the utilization rate of the blank and the processing efficiency of the workpiece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrode processing technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, system and medium for electrode recycling. Background Technology

[0002] The mold-making industry is a core technology sector within manufacturing. Tool electrodes are the most fundamental and critical manufacturing resource in mold making, with 60% to 80% of mold processing requiring electrical discharge machining (EDM). Product diversification has led to a surge in the number of molds. Even a relatively simple mold often requires dozens or hundreds of different electrode shapes. Furthermore, when machining electrodes, the height of the blank electrode needs to be measured using a height gauge. This height represents the distance from the machine tool spindle to the highest surface of the electrode during machining. Subsequent electrode machining requires re-measuring the electrode height with a height gauge, resulting in low processing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an electrode recycling method, apparatus, and medium to solve the problem of low processing efficiency caused by the need to measure electrode height each time in the prior art.

[0004] A method for recycling electrodes, comprising:

[0005] After performing processing operations on the original electrode blank, the original electrode is obtained, and the first base height of the electrode base and the first head height of the electrode head of the original electrode are obtained.

[0006] After the original electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the first base. When the height of the first base meets the recycling conditions, the original electrode is milled based on the height of the first head to obtain a new electrode blank.

[0007] After performing processing operations on the updated electrode blank, an updated electrode is obtained, and the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode are obtained.

[0008] After the updated electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the second base. If the height of the second base meets the recycling conditions, the updated electrode is milled based on the height of the second head to obtain the target electrode blank.

[0009] After performing processing operations on the target electrode blank, the target electrode is obtained, and the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is acquired.

[0010] After the target electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the conditions for recycling are met based on the height of the third base. If the height of the third base does not meet the conditions for recycling, a new electrode blank is replaced.

[0011] In one embodiment, obtaining the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode includes:

[0012] The height of the updated electrode blank and the second head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters are obtained; the height of the updated blank is equal to the first base height of the original electrode;

[0013] The second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is calculated based on the updated blank height and the second head height; or

[0014] The second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the updated electrode.

[0015] Obtain the height of the updated electrode blank, and determine the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode based on the height of the updated blank and the height of the second base.

[0016] The step of performing a three-dimensional measurement on the updated electrode to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode includes:

[0017] The electrode information of the updated electrode is checked to see if it is correct. If the electrode information is correct, the detection point is determined based on the electrode data, and the detection point is subjected to three-dimensional detection to obtain a detection report.

[0018] If the test report indicates that the position value of the updated electrode does not meet the numerical requirements, the updated electrode is reprocessed to correct the electrode height.

[0019] When the reprocessed point value meets the numerical requirements, the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is measured.

[0020] The process of obtaining the third base height of the electrode base for the target electrode includes:

[0021] Obtain the target blank height of the target electrode blank and the third head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; the target blank height is equal to the second base height of the updated electrode;

[0022] The third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is calculated based on the target billet height and the third head height; or

[0023] The height of the third base is obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the target electrode.

[0024] After the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions, the process further includes:

[0025] Obtain a first preset value, mill the third base height of the target electrode to the first preset value to obtain a circulating electrode blank, and rotate the milled circulating electrode blank to switch the initial height and initial length of the circulating electrode blank.

[0026] Determine whether the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions. If the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, perform a processing operation on the circulating electrode blank to obtain a circulating electrode.

[0027] The height of the fourth base of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is obtained. After performing a discharge operation on the circulating electrode, it is determined whether the conditions for recycling are met based on the height of the fourth base.

[0028] When the height of the fourth base does not meet the recycling conditions, a second preset value is obtained, and the height of the fourth base of the recycling electrode is milled to the second preset value to obtain a conversion electrode blank. The milled conversion electrode blank is then rotated to switch the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank.

[0029] The process of obtaining the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode includes:

[0030] Obtain the initial length of the circulating electrode blank and the fourth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters;

[0031] The fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is calculated based on the initial length and the fourth head height; or

[0032] The height of the fourth base was obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the circulating electrode.

[0033] The rotary milled circulating electrode, after switching the conversion height and initial width of the circulating electrode, further includes:

[0034] When the initial width of the conversion electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, after performing a processing operation on the conversion electrode blank, the fifth base height of the conversion electrode is obtained;

[0035] After performing a discharge operation on the conversion electrode, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the fifth base. If the height of the fifth base of the electrode base of the conversion electrode does not meet the recycling conditions, a new electrode blank is replaced.

[0036] An electrode recycling device, comprising:

[0037] The original electrode module is used to obtain the original electrode after performing processing operations on the original electrode blank, and to obtain the first base height of the electrode base and the first head height of the electrode head of the original electrode.

[0038] The electrode blank update module is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the first base height after the original electrode performs a discharge operation. When the first base height meets the recycling conditions, the original electrode is milled based on the first head height to obtain the updated electrode blank.

[0039] The electrode update module is used to obtain an updated electrode after performing a processing operation on the updated electrode blank, and to obtain the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode.

[0040] The target electrode blank module is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the second base after the discharge operation of the updated electrode. When the height of the second base meets the recycling conditions, the updated electrode is milled based on the height of the second head to obtain the target electrode blank.

[0041] The target electrode module is used to obtain the target electrode after performing processing operations on the target electrode blank, and to obtain the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode;

[0042] The blank replacement module is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the third base after the target electrode performs a discharge operation, and to replace the electrode blank with a new one if the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions.

[0043] A computer device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the processor being used to perform the above-described electrode recycling method.

[0044] A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described electrode recycling method.

[0045] The aforementioned electrode recycling method, equipment, and medium, specifically the electrode recycling method of this invention, utilizes the height of the electrode base, the height of the electrode head, and recycling conditions of the original electrode to determine electrode recycling, thereby enabling milling of the original electrode and processing of the replacement electrode. By adjusting the height of the electrode base, the height of the electrode head, and the recycling conditions of the replacement electrode, the number of measurements is reduced, enabling the execution of discharge operations and the recycling of the electrode blank, thus improving the utilization rate of the electrode blank and facilitating its replacement, thereby increasing the efficiency of workpiece processing. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of an electrode recycling method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of an electrode recycling method in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of an electrode recycling method in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electrode recycling device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, an electrode recycling method is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0053] S10: After performing processing operations on the original electrode blank, the original electrode is obtained, and the first base height of the electrode base and the first head height of the electrode head of the original electrode are obtained.

[0054] Understandably, the raw electrode blank refers to the material used to make the electrode, such as copper, aluminum, or graphite. The electrode base refers to the part excluding the electrode head. The electrode head is the tip of the electrode, used to generate an electric arc through discharge with the workpiece, using the energy of the arc to locally melt and vaporize the workpiece material. The first base height refers to the height of the electrode base of the raw electrode. The first head height refers to the height of the electrode head of the raw electrode. The raw electrode is the component used for discharge during workpiece processing.

[0055] Specifically, the process involves obtaining the original electrode blank and preset processing parameters. A processing device (e.g., a CNC machine tool) processes the original electrode blank according to the preset processing parameters to produce an electrode head, thus obtaining the original electrode. Then, the height of the electrode base in the original electrode is measured, or the height of the electrode head can be directly obtained from the preset processing parameters and determined as the first head height. Next, the original height corresponding to the original electrode blank is obtained, and the height of the electrode base is calculated using the original height and the first head height. The calculated result is then determined as the first base height.

[0056] In another embodiment, a three-dimensional measurement is performed on the original electrode, that is, the original electrode is placed on a three-dimensional measuring instrument to measure various key parts of the original electrode through contact detection, thereby obtaining the first base height of the electrode base of the original electrode. Then, the height of the electrode head is calculated from the original height and the first base height, and the calculated result is determined as the first head height.

[0057] S20: After the original electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the first base. When the height of the first base meets the recycling conditions, the original electrode is milled based on the height of the first head to obtain a new electrode blank.

[0058] Understandably, recycling conditions refer to the assessment conditions for whether an electrode can be reused, such as whether the remaining height meets a threshold. Renewing electrode blanks refers to electrode blanks obtained by removing the electrode head from a compliant old electrode and processing it.

[0059] Specifically, a discharge operation is performed on the original electrode, which generates an electric spark between the electrode head of the original electrode and the workpiece, causing the material on the workpiece surface to melt or vaporize instantaneously, thus completing the discharge operation of the original electrode. Then, based on the height of the first base, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met. That is, the recycling conditions are obtained, and a height threshold corresponding to the current direction is determined. The height of the first base is compared with the height threshold corresponding to the current direction. When the height of the first base is less than the height threshold, it is determined that the first base height of the electrode base does not meet the recycling conditions. When the height of the first base is greater than or equal to the height threshold, it is determined that the first base height of the electrode base meets the recycling conditions. The electrode head in the original electrode is then milled based on the height of the first head. That is, the processing equipment mills the original electrode based on the height of the electrode head to remove the electrode head after the discharge operation, thus obtaining the electrode base of the original electrode, which is then determined as the replacement electrode blank. The height of the electrode base of the original electrode is the height of the replacement electrode blank and does not need to be measured again.

[0060] S30: After performing a processing operation on the updated electrode blank, an updated electrode is obtained, and the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode are obtained.

[0061] Understandably, a refreshed electrode refers to a new electrode machined from a refreshed electrode blank. The second base height refers to the height of the electrode base of the refreshed electrode. The second head height refers to the height of the electrode head of the refreshed electrode; this height may be the same as or different from the first head height.

[0062] Specifically, a processing operation is performed on the updated electrode, that is, preset processing parameters are obtained, and the processing equipment processes the updated electrode according to the preset processing parameters to produce an electrode head, thus obtaining the updated electrode. Then, the updated electrode is subjected to three-dimensional measurement. The updated electrode is placed on a three-dimensional measuring instrument, and contact detection is used to measure various key parts of the updated electrode to obtain the second base height of the electrode base. Then, the difference between the updated blank height (i.e., the first base height) and the second base height of the electrode base is calculated to obtain the second head height of the updated electrode.

[0063] In another embodiment, the second head height is obtained directly from the preset processing parameters. Then, the difference between the updated blank height of the updated electrode blank (i.e., the first base height) and the second head height in the preset processing parameters is calculated to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode.

[0064] S40: After the discharge operation is performed on the updated electrode, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the second base. If the height of the second base meets the recycling conditions, the updated electrode is milled based on the height of the second head to obtain the target electrode blank.

[0065] Further, a discharge operation is performed on the replacement electrode, that is, an electric spark is generated between the replacement electrode and the workpiece, causing the material on the workpiece surface to melt or vaporize instantaneously, thereby completing the discharge operation of the replacement electrode. Next, the recycling conditions are obtained, and the second base height of the electrode base of the replacement electrode is compared with the height threshold in the recycling conditions. If the second base height of the electrode base of the replacement electrode is less than the height threshold in the recycling conditions, it is determined that the second base height of the electrode base of the replacement electrode does not meet the recycling conditions, and a new electrode blank is replaced. If the second base height of the electrode base of the replacement electrode is greater than or equal to the height threshold in the recycling conditions, it is determined that the second base height of the electrode base of the replacement electrode meets the recycling conditions. The replacement electrode is then milled based on the second head height, that is, the processing equipment mills the replacement electrode based on the height of the electrode head to remove the electrode head after the discharge operation, thereby obtaining the electrode base of the replacement electrode, which is determined as the target electrode blank.

[0066] S50: After performing a processing operation on the target electrode blank, the target electrode is obtained, and the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is obtained.

[0067] S60: After the target electrode performs a discharge operation, determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the third base. If the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions, replace the electrode blank with a new one.

[0068] Understandably, the target electrode refers to a new electrode machined from a target electrode blank. The third base height refers to the height of the electrode base of the target electrode.

[0069] Specifically, preset processing parameters are obtained, and the processing equipment processes the target electrode blank according to these parameters, that is, it processes the electrode head according to the processing trajectory in the preset processing parameters to obtain the target electrode. Then, the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is obtained, that is, the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is calculated based on the target blank height (i.e., the second base height) and the third head height in the preset processing parameters. In another embodiment, the target electrode is transferred to a three-dimensional measuring instrument, and the height of the target electrode is measured by the three-dimensional measuring instrument, that is, the detection points are obtained. The detection points of the updated electrode are measured by contact detection to obtain the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode.

[0070] Furthermore, a discharge operation is performed on the target electrode, which generates an electric spark between the target electrode and the workpiece, causing the material on the workpiece surface to melt or vaporize instantaneously, thus completing the discharge operation on the target electrode. Recycling conditions are obtained, and the height threshold in the recycling conditions is compared with the height of the third base of the target electrode's electrode base. If the height threshold corresponding to the length direction in the recycling conditions is less than or equal to the height of the third base, the height of the third base is determined to meet the recycling conditions. If the height threshold in the recycling conditions is greater than the height of the third base, the height of the third base is determined to not meet the recycling conditions. In cases where the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions, the target electrode is scrapped and replaced with a new electrode blank.

[0071] In the electrode recycling method of this invention, the determination of electrode recycling is achieved by considering the height of the electrode base, the height of the electrode head, and recycling conditions of the original electrode, thereby enabling the milling of the original electrode and the processing of the replacement electrode. By adjusting the height of the electrode base, the height of the electrode head, and the recycling conditions of the replacement electrode, the number of measurements is reduced, enabling the execution of the discharge operation and the recycling of the electrode blank, thus improving the utilization rate of the electrode blank and facilitating the replacement of the electrode blank, thereby improving the efficiency of workpiece processing.

[0072] In one embodiment, step S30, namely obtaining the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode, includes:

[0073] S301, obtain the updated blank height of the updated electrode blank and the second head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; the updated blank height is equal to the first base height of the original electrode.

[0074] S302, calculate the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode based on the updated blank height and the second head height; or

[0075] S303, perform three-dimensional measurement on the updated electrode to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode.

[0076] S304, obtain the height of the updated electrode blank, and determine the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode based on the height of the updated blank and the height of the second base.

[0077] Understandably, the second head height refers to the height of the electrode head of the new electrode that has been set in advance.

[0078] Specifically, after obtaining the updated electrode, the height of the updated electrode blank and the second head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters are obtained. That is, the height of the updated electrode blank is the height of the electrode base of the original electrode. The first base height is directly obtained and determined as the height of the updated blank. The preset processing parameters are parsed to obtain the second head height of the electrode head. Then, the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is calculated based on the updated blank height and the second head height. That is, the difference between the first base height and the second head height is calculated to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode.

[0079] In another embodiment, a three-dimensional measurement is performed on the updated electrode to obtain detection points. The original electrode is then measured based on these detection points to obtain point detection results. These results are compared with preset evaluation conditions. If the height value in the point detection results does not meet the preset evaluation conditions, the height of the original electrode is corrected. This involves reprocessing the electrode according to the difference between the point detection results and the preset evaluation conditions to ensure the electrode meets high-precision processing requirements. After reprocessing and meeting the preset evaluation conditions, the height of the electrode base is measured to obtain the second base height of the updated electrode. Then, the height of the updated electrode blank is obtained. Based on the updated blank height and the second base height, the second head height of the updated electrode is determined. This is achieved by calculating the difference between the first base height and the second base height, thus obtaining the second head height of the updated electrode.

[0080] In other words, in this embodiment, the height of the second base is calculated by updating the height of the electrode blank and the second head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters. This enables data recycling, reduces the number of measurements, and thus improves processing efficiency. By measuring the height of the second base and using the heights of the first and second bases, the height of the second head is calculated, ensuring the accuracy of electrode processing.

[0081] In one embodiment, step S303, namely performing a three-dimensional measurement on the updated electrode to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode, includes:

[0082] S3031, Detect whether the electrode information of the updated electrode is correct. If the electrode information is correct, determine the detection point based on the electrode data, and perform three-dimensional detection on the detection point to obtain a detection report.

[0083] S3032, when the test report indicates that the position value of the updated electrode does not meet the numerical requirements, the updated electrode is reprocessed to correct the electrode height.

[0084] S3033, when the reprocessed point value meets the numerical requirements, the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is measured.

[0085] In essence, electrode information refers to the ID information of the updated electrode. Detection point refers to the point information during 3D measurement. The test report indicates whether the numerical information corresponding to the detection point meets the numerical requirements. Electrode data refers to the electronic information of the updated electrode, such as 3D drawings and point information.

[0086] Specifically, after obtaining the updated electrode, a robotic arm transfers it to a three-dimensional measurement device. The electrode information is scanned using RFID, and compared with stored ID information to determine its accuracy. If the scanned electrode information and stored ID information differ, the updated electrode information is considered incorrect. If they match, the updated electrode information is considered correct. Then, the updated electrode data is acquired, and detection points are selected based on this data. Path simulation is performed using these selected detection points to determine if interference occurs. If interference occurs, the detection point information at the interference location is acquired. If no interference occurs, three-dimensional measurement is performed on the updated electrode based on the detection points. This involves generating corresponding path execution information based on the detection points, measuring the detection points using this path execution information, and thus obtaining the measurement result. The process involves obtaining numerical requirements, evaluating whether the point values ​​in the test results meet these requirements, and generating a test report. If the test report indicates that the point values ​​of the updated electrode do not meet the numerical requirements, the updated electrode is reprocessed to correct its height. This involves transferring the updated electrode back to the processing table and correcting its height based on the detected point values, ensuring that the reprocessed point values ​​meet the numerical requirements. Next, the height of the updated electrode's base is measured using a three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to obtain the second base height of the updated electrode. It can be understood that the updated electrode can undergo multiple corrections to ensure that the reprocessed point values ​​meet the numerical requirements.

[0087] In other words, in this embodiment, when the electrode information is correct, the detection point is determined, thereby enabling the measurement of the detection point and the output of the detection report. This, in turn, enables the reprocessing of the updated electrode, the correction of the height, and improves the accuracy of the electrode, ensuring the accuracy of the height of the second base.

[0088] In one embodiment, step S50, namely obtaining the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode, includes:

[0089] S501, obtain the target blank height of the target electrode blank and the third head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; the target blank height is equal to the second base height of the updated electrode.

[0090] S502, calculate the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode based on the target billet height and the third head height; or

[0091] S503, perform a three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the target electrode to obtain the height of the third base.

[0092] Understandably, the third head height refers to the height of the electrode head of the target electrode, which can be preset or calculated.

[0093] Specifically, after obtaining the target electrode, the target blank height and the third head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters are obtained. That is, the target electrode blank is obtained by replacing the electrode head with an updated electrode. The height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is the height of the target electrode blank. The second base height can be directly obtained and determined as the target blank height without measuring again. At the same time, the third head height of the electrode head is obtained from the preset processing parameters. The difference between the target blank height and the third head height of the electrode head in the processing parameters is calculated. That is, the difference between the second base height and the third head height is calculated, and the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode can be obtained. In another embodiment, the processed target electrode undergoes three-dimensional detection, i.e., detection point information is acquired. The target electrode is then measured based on this detection point information to obtain the point detection results. These results are compared with preset evaluation conditions. If the height value in the point detection results does not meet the preset evaluation conditions, the height of the target electrode is corrected. This involves reprocessing the electrode according to the difference between the point detection results and the preset evaluation conditions. After reprocessing, when the target electrode meets the preset evaluation conditions, the height of the electrode base is measured to obtain the third base height of the target electrode's electrode base. When height correction is not required, the third base height of the target electrode's electrode base is directly measured.

[0094] In other words, in this embodiment, the height of the third base is calculated using the target blank height of the target electrode blank and the third head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters. This enables data recycling, reduces the number of measurements, and thus improves processing efficiency. By measuring the third base height and using the second and third base heights, the height of the third head is calculated, ensuring the accuracy of electrode processing.

[0095] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2As shown, after step S60, that is, after the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions, the method further includes:

[0096] S701, obtain a first preset value, mill the third base height of the target electrode to the first preset value to obtain a circulating electrode blank, and rotate the milled circulating electrode blank to switch the initial height and initial length of the circulating electrode blank.

[0097] S702, determine whether the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions. If the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, perform a processing operation on the circulating electrode blank to obtain a circulating electrode.

[0098] S703, obtain the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode, and after performing a discharge operation on the circulating electrode, determine whether the conditions for recycling are met based on the fourth base height.

[0099] S704, when the height of the fourth base does not meet the recycling conditions, a second preset value is obtained, the height of the fourth base of the recycling electrode is milled to the second preset value to obtain a conversion electrode blank, and the milled conversion electrode blank is rotated to switch the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank.

[0100] Understandably, the first preset value refers to the height to be retained in a given direction when the height in that direction is insufficient. The second preset value refers to the height to be retained in another direction when the height in that direction is insufficient. A circulating electrode refers to an electrode machined from a circulating electrode blank, i.e., an electrode machined after the length has been converted to height. The converted height refers to the remaining height after the initial length has been converted to height and after discharge use and milling.

[0101] Specifically, after the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions, a first preset value is obtained. The processing equipment mills the height of the third base of the target electrode based on the first preset value, thereby milling the height of the third base of the target electrode to the first preset value, and the milled target electrode is determined as the recycling electrode blank. Then, the milled recycling electrode blank is rotated, that is, the recycling electrode blank is rotated 90 degrees along the X-axis, thereby switching the initial height and initial length of the recycling electrode blank. Then, it is determined whether the initial length of the recycling electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, that is, the initial length of the recycling electrode blank is compared with the height threshold corresponding to the length direction in the recycling conditions. If the initial length of the recycling electrode blank is less than the height threshold corresponding to the length direction in the recycling conditions, it is determined that the initial length of the recycling electrode blank does not meet the recycling conditions. If the initial length of the recycling electrode blank is greater than or equal to the height threshold corresponding to the length direction in the recycling conditions, it is determined that the initial length of the recycling electrode blank meets the recycling conditions. The equipment performs processing operations on the circulating electrode blank, that is, it obtains processing parameters and processes the circulating electrode blank according to the preset processing parameters, that is, it processes the electrode head of the circulating electrode blank to obtain the circulating electrode.

[0102] Further, the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is obtained, that is, the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is calculated based on the initial length of the circulating electrode blank and the fourth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters. Alternatively, the circulating electrode is moved to a three-dimensional measuring instrument, and the height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is measured by the three-dimensional measuring instrument to obtain the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode. A discharge operation is performed on the circulating electrode, that is, an electric spark is generated between the circulating electrode and the workpiece, so that the material on the surface of the workpiece melts or vaporizes instantaneously, thereby completing the discharge operation of the circulating electrode. Then, based on the fourth base height, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met, that is, the fourth base height is compared with the height threshold corresponding to that direction in the recycling conditions. If the fourth base height is greater than or equal to the height threshold corresponding to that direction in the recycling conditions, it is determined that the fourth base height meets the recycling conditions.

[0103] If the height of the fourth base is less than the height threshold corresponding to that direction in the recycling conditions, it is determined that the height of the fourth base does not meet the recycling conditions. Then, a second preset value is obtained. The processing equipment performs milling on the recycling electrode based on the second preset value, thereby milling the height of the fourth base of the recycling electrode to the second preset value, and the milled recycling electrode is determined as the conversion electrode blank. Next, the conversion electrode blank is rotated, that is, rotated 90 degrees along the Y-axis, causing the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank to switch.

[0104] In other words, in this embodiment, the initial height and initial length of the electrode are switched using the first preset value and the third base height, thereby enabling the acquisition and discharge of the circulating electrode. The switching of the electrode's conversion height and initial width is achieved using the second preset value and the fourth base height, improving the utilization rate of the electrode.

[0105] In one embodiment, step S703, namely obtaining the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode, includes:

[0106] S7031, obtain the initial length of the circulating electrode blank and the fourth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters.

[0107] S7032, calculate the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode based on the initial length and the fourth head height; or

[0108] S7033, the electrode base of the circulating electrode is measured in three dimensions to obtain the height of the fourth base.

[0109] Understandably, the fourth base height refers to the base height for cyclic electrode machining.

[0110] Specifically, after obtaining the circulating electrode blank, the initial length of the circulating electrode blank and the fourth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters are obtained. That is, the initial length corresponding to the height direction after conversion is obtained, and the fourth head height of the electrode head is obtained from the preset processing parameters. Then, the difference between the initial length and the fourth head height is calculated to obtain the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode. In another embodiment, the circulating electrode is transferred to a three-dimensional measuring instrument, and the height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is measured by the three-dimensional measuring instrument, that is, the detection point information is obtained. Based on the detection point information, the circulating electrode is measured to obtain the point detection result. The point detection result is compared with the preset evaluation conditions. When the height value in the point detection result does not meet the preset evaluation conditions, the height of the circulating electrode is corrected. That is, it is reprocessed according to the difference between the point detection result and the preset evaluation conditions. After reprocessing, when the circulating electrode meets the preset evaluation conditions, the height of the electrode base is measured to obtain the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode.

[0111] In other words, in this embodiment, the height of the fourth base is calculated by converting the initial length of the height and the height of the fourth head, reducing the number of measurements and improving processing efficiency. The height of the fourth base is measured by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the circulating electrode, ensuring the accuracy of the fourth base height.

[0112] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, after step S704, that is, after the rotary milling of the conversion electrode blank to switch the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank, the process further includes:

[0113] S705, when the initial width of the conversion electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, after performing a processing operation on the conversion electrode blank, the fifth base height of the conversion electrode is obtained.

[0114] S706, after performing a discharge operation on the conversion electrode, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the fifth base. If the height of the fifth base of the electrode base of the conversion electrode does not meet the recycling conditions, a new electrode blank is replaced.

[0115] Understandably, the fifth base height refers to the height of the electrode base of the conversion electrode.

[0116] Specifically, after switching the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank, it is determined whether the initial width of the conversion electrode blank meets the recycling conditions. This involves comparing the height threshold corresponding to that direction in the recycling conditions with the initial width of the conversion electrode blank. If the initial width is less than the height threshold, it is determined that the initial width of the conversion electrode blank does not meet the recycling conditions. If the initial width is greater than or equal to the height threshold, it is determined that the initial width of the conversion electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, and preset processing parameters are obtained. The processing equipment performs processing operations on the conversion electrode blank based on the preset processing parameters, that is, processing an electrode head on the conversion electrode blank to obtain the conversion electrode. Further, the fifth base height of the conversion electrode is obtained, that is, based on the conversion blank height (initial width) and the fifth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters, the fifth base height of the electrode base of the conversion electrode is calculated. In another embodiment, the conversion electrode is transferred to a three-dimensional measuring instrument, and the height of the electrode base of the conversion electrode is measured using a three-dimensional measuring instrument to obtain the fifth base height of the electrode base of the conversion electrode. Next, a discharge operation is performed on the conversion electrode, which generates an electric spark between the conversion electrode and the workpiece, causing the material on the workpiece surface to melt or vaporize instantaneously, thus completing the discharge operation of the conversion electrode. Then, based on the height of the fifth base, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met. That is, the height of the fifth base is compared with the height threshold corresponding to that direction in the recycling conditions. If the height of the fifth base is greater than or equal to the height threshold, it is determined that the height of the fifth base of the conversion electrode meets the recycling conditions. If the height of the fifth base is less than the height threshold, it is determined that the height of the fifth base of the conversion electrode does not meet the recycling conditions, the conversion electrode is scrapped, and a new electrode blank is replaced.

[0117] In other words, in this embodiment, by performing processing operations on the conversion electrode blank when the initial width meets the recycling conditions, the processing of the conversion electrode is realized, thereby realizing the calculation or measurement of the height of the fifth base. Based on the height of the fifth base, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met, thus realizing the evaluation of the electrode base of the conversion electrode, and thereby realizing the replacement of the electrode blank.

[0118] It should be understood that the sequence number of each step in the above embodiments does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0119] In one embodiment, an electrode recycling device is provided, which corresponds one-to-one with the electrode recycling method described in the above embodiments. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the electrode recycling device includes a raw electrode module 10, a replacement electrode blank module 20, a replacement electrode module 30, a target electrode blank module 40, a target electrode module 50, and a blank replacement module 60. Detailed descriptions of each functional module are as follows:

[0120] The original electrode module 10 is used to obtain the original electrode after performing processing operations on the original electrode blank, and to obtain the first base height of the electrode base and the first head height of the electrode head of the original electrode.

[0121] The electrode blank update module 20 is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the first base height after the original electrode performs a discharge operation. When the first base height meets the recycling conditions, the original electrode is milled based on the first head height to obtain an updated electrode blank.

[0122] The electrode update module 30 is used to obtain an updated electrode after performing a processing operation on the updated electrode blank, and to obtain the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode.

[0123] The target electrode blank module 40 is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the second base after the discharge operation is performed on the updated electrode. When the height of the second base meets the recycling conditions, the updated electrode is milled based on the height of the second head to obtain the target electrode blank.

[0124] The target electrode module 50 is used to obtain the target electrode after performing a processing operation on the target electrode blank, and to obtain the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode;

[0125] The blank replacement module 60 is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the third base after the target electrode performs a discharge operation, and to replace the electrode blank with a new one if the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions.

[0126] In one embodiment, the updating electrode module 30 includes:

[0127] The height acquisition unit is used to acquire the height of the updated electrode blank and the second head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; the height of the updated blank is equal to the first base height of the original electrode;

[0128] An updated base height unit is used to calculate the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode based on the updated blank height and the second head height; or

[0129] An updated measurement unit is used to perform three-dimensional measurements on the updated electrode to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode;

[0130] An updated head height unit is used to obtain the updated blank height of the updated electrode blank, and to determine the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode based on the updated blank height and the second base height.

[0131] In one embodiment, the update measurement unit includes:

[0132] The detection report subunit is used to detect whether the electrode information of the updated electrode is correct. When the electrode information is correct, the detection point is determined according to the electrode data, and the detection point is subjected to three-dimensional detection to obtain a detection report.

[0133] The height correction subunit is used to reprocess the updated electrode to correct the electrode height when the position value of the updated electrode as characterized by the detection report does not meet the numerical requirements.

[0134] The requirement is to conform to the sub-unit, which is used to measure the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode when the reprocessed point value meets the numerical requirements.

[0135] In one embodiment, the target electrode module 50 includes:

[0136] The target height acquisition unit is used to acquire the target blank height of the target electrode blank and the third head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; the target blank height is equal to the second base height of the updated electrode;

[0137] A target base height unit is used to calculate the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode based on the target blank height and the third head height; or

[0138] The target measurement unit is used to perform three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the target electrode to obtain the height of the third base.

[0139] In one embodiment, the electrode recycling device further includes:

[0140] The length switching module is used to obtain a first preset value, mill the third base height of the target electrode to the first preset value to obtain a circulating electrode blank, and rotate the milled circulating electrode blank to switch the initial height and initial length of the circulating electrode blank.

[0141] The circulating electrode module is used to determine whether the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions. When the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, the module performs a processing operation on the circulating electrode blank to obtain a circulating electrode.

[0142] The base height determination module is used to obtain the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode, and after performing a discharge operation on the circulating electrode, determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the fourth base height.

[0143] The width switching module is used to obtain a second preset value when the height of the fourth base does not meet the recycling conditions, mill the height of the fourth base of the recycling electrode to the second preset value, obtain a conversion electrode blank, and rotate the milled conversion electrode blank so that the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank are switched.

[0144] In one embodiment, the base height determination module includes:

[0145] The cycle height acquisition unit is used to acquire the initial length of the cycle electrode blank and the fourth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters;

[0146] A circulation base height unit is used to calculate the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulation electrode based on the initial length and the fourth head height; or

[0147] A cyclic measurement unit is used to perform three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the cyclic electrode to obtain the fourth base height.

[0148] In one embodiment, the width switching module includes:

[0149] A conversion height unit is used to obtain the fifth base height of the conversion electrode after processing the conversion electrode blank when the initial width of the conversion electrode blank meets the recycling conditions;

[0150] The condition judgment unit is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the fifth base after the discharge operation is performed on the conversion electrode. When the height of the fifth base of the electrode base of the conversion electrode does not meet the recycling conditions, a new electrode blank is replaced.

[0151] A computer device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the processor being used to perform the above-described electrode recycling method.

[0152] Specific limitations regarding the computer equipment, processor, and their various units and modules can be found in the above description of the electrode recycling method, and will not be repeated here. Each module in the aforementioned processor can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. Understandably, the processor includes a processor, memory, network interface, and database connected via a device bus. Each module of the processor can be embedded in hardware or independent of the processor, or stored in memory as software, so that the processor can call and execute the operations corresponding to each module. The processor provides computational and control capabilities. The memory includes non-volatile storage media and internal memory. The non-volatile storage media stores operating devices, computer programs, and a database. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating devices and computer programs in the non-volatile storage media. The database stores the data used in the electrode recycling method of the above embodiments. The network interface is used for communication with external terminals via a network connection. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements an electrode recycling method.

[0153] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, the computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described electrode recycling method.

[0154] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the computer program can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory may include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory may include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in a variety of forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), dual data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), RAMbus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and memory bus dynamic RAM (RDRAM), etc.

[0155] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the above-described division of functional units and modules is used as an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional units and modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional units or modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0156] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for recycling electrodes, characterized in that, include: After performing processing operations on the original electrode blank, the original electrode is obtained, and the first base height of the electrode base and the first head height of the electrode head of the original electrode are obtained. After the original electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the first base. When the height of the first base meets the recycling conditions, the original electrode is milled based on the height of the first head to obtain a new electrode blank. After performing processing operations on the updated electrode blank, an updated electrode is obtained, and the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode are obtained. After the updated electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the second base. If the height of the second base meets the recycling conditions, the updated electrode is milled based on the height of the second head to obtain the target electrode blank. After performing processing operations on the target electrode blank, the target electrode is obtained, and the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is acquired. After the target electrode performs a discharge operation, it is determined whether the conditions for recycling are met based on the height of the third base. If the height of the third base does not meet the conditions for recycling, a new electrode blank is replaced.

2. The electrode recycling method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode includes: The height of the updated electrode blank and the second head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters are obtained; the height of the updated blank is equal to the first base height of the original electrode; The second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is calculated based on the updated blank height and the second head height; or The second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the updated electrode. Obtain the height of the updated electrode blank, and determine the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode based on the height of the updated blank and the height of the second base.

3. The electrode recycling method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The step of performing a three-dimensional measurement on the updated electrode to obtain the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode includes: The electrode information of the updated electrode is checked to see if it is correct. If the electrode information is correct, the detection point is determined based on the electrode data, and the detection point is subjected to three-dimensional detection to obtain a detection report. If the test report indicates that the position value of the updated electrode does not meet the numerical requirements, the updated electrode is reprocessed to correct the electrode height. When the reprocessed point value meets the numerical requirements, the second base height of the electrode base of the updated electrode is measured.

4. The electrode recycling method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the third base height of the electrode base for the target electrode includes: Obtain the target blank height of the target electrode blank and the third head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; the target blank height is equal to the second base height of the updated electrode; The third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode is calculated based on the target billet height and the third head height; or The height of the third base is obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the target electrode.

5. The electrode recycling method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions, the process further includes: Obtain a first preset value, mill the third base height of the target electrode to the first preset value to obtain a circulating electrode blank, and rotate the milled circulating electrode blank to switch the initial height and initial length of the circulating electrode blank. Determine whether the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions. If the initial length of the circulating electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, perform a processing operation on the circulating electrode blank to obtain a circulating electrode. The height of the fourth base of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is obtained. After performing a discharge operation on the circulating electrode, it is determined whether the conditions for recycling are met based on the height of the fourth base. When the height of the fourth base does not meet the recycling conditions, a second preset value is obtained, and the height of the fourth base of the recycling electrode is milled to the second preset value to obtain a conversion electrode blank. The milled conversion electrode blank is then rotated to switch the conversion height and initial width of the conversion electrode blank.

6. The electrode recycling method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode includes: Obtain the initial length of the circulating electrode blank and the fourth head height of the electrode head in the preset processing parameters; The fourth base height of the electrode base of the circulating electrode is calculated based on the initial length and the fourth head height; or The height of the fourth base was obtained by performing a three-dimensional measurement on the electrode base of the circulating electrode.

7. The electrode recycling method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The rotary milled conversion electrode blank, after switching the conversion height and initial width, further includes: When the initial width of the conversion electrode blank meets the recycling conditions, after processing the conversion electrode blank to obtain the conversion electrode, the fifth base height of the conversion electrode is obtained. After performing a discharge operation on the conversion electrode, it is determined whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the fifth base. If the height of the fifth base of the electrode base of the conversion electrode does not meet the recycling conditions, a new electrode blank is replaced.

8. An electrode recycling device, characterized in that, include: The original electrode module is used to obtain the original electrode after performing processing operations on the original electrode blank, and to obtain the first base height of the electrode base and the first head height of the electrode head of the original electrode. The electrode blank update module is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the first base height after the original electrode performs a discharge operation. When the first base height meets the recycling conditions, the original electrode is milled based on the first head height to obtain the updated electrode blank. The electrode update module is used to obtain an updated electrode after performing a processing operation on the updated electrode blank, and to obtain the second base height of the electrode base and the second head height of the electrode head of the updated electrode. The target electrode blank module is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the second base after the discharge operation of the updated electrode. When the height of the second base meets the recycling conditions, the updated electrode is milled based on the height of the second head to obtain the target electrode blank. The target electrode module is used to obtain the target electrode after performing processing operations on the target electrode blank, and to obtain the third base height of the electrode base of the target electrode; The blank replacement module is used to determine whether the recycling conditions are met based on the height of the third base after the target electrode performs a discharge operation, and to replace the electrode blank with a new one if the height of the third base does not meet the recycling conditions.

9. A computer device, characterized in that, It includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the processor being used to perform the electrode recycling method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the electrode recycling method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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