Automatic laser etching system and method

Abstract

The invention provides an automatic laser etching system which comprises an input module used for automatically obtaining a work order number of a product to be subjected to laser etching and transmitting the work order number to a configuration module; the configuration module is used for configuring corresponding laser etching data according to the work order number and transmitting the laser etching data to the laser etching module; the laser etching module is used for receiving the laser etching data and carrying out laser etching processing on the laser etching data to the surface of a product; the detection module is used for carrying out laser etching quality detection on the information on the products subjected to laser etching and obtaining a detection result, the detection result is qualified or unqualified, and the products with the unqualified detection result are defective products; and the uploading module is used for uploading the laser etching data of the product and the detection result to a server for storage. According to the method, corresponding laser etching data can be configured for each product, repeated codes are avoided, good products and defective products can be distinguished, related data are uploaded to the server, manpower is saved, and the product yield is increased.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of laser engraving technology, and in particular to an automatic laser engraving system and method. [Background Technology]

[0002] Laser engraving, also known as laser marking, is a common surface treatment process for products. Currently, the laser engraving process for marking QR codes or other symbols on batches of products produced by the same machine is quite complex. It typically requires manual operation of the laser engraving machine, manual configuration of laser engraving data for each product, manual adjustment of the machine based on the data, manual archiving of the laser engraving data and the results of good / defective product inspections. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and prolonged manual operation leads to a high error rate, easily resulting in duplicate codes and customer complaints.

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic laser engraving system and method to solve the above problems. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is the issue that laser engraving on batches of products manufactured using the same machine model currently requires extensive manual operation, leading to high error rates, poor accuracy, and frequent duplicate codes that result in customer complaints. This invention provides an automated laser engraving system and method to address these problems.

[0005] The solution to the technical problem of this invention is: an automatic laser engraving system, comprising:

[0006] The input module is used to automatically obtain the work order number of the product to be laser engraved and transmit the work order number to the configuration module;

[0007] The configuration module is used to configure the corresponding laser engraving data according to the work order number and transmit the laser engraving data to the laser engraving module;

[0008] A laser engraving module, which is used to receive the laser engraving data and laser engrave the laser engraving data onto the surface of the product;

[0009] The detection module is used to perform laser engraving quality detection on the information on the laser-engraved product and obtain a detection result, which is either qualified or unqualified. Products with unqualified detection results are defective products.

[0010] The upload module is used to upload the laser engraving data of the product and the test results to the server for storage.

[0011] Preferably, the input module includes an input unit, which is equipped with a barcode scanner. The input unit obtains the product work order number by scanning the barcode on the product work order.

[0012] Preferably, the laser engraving data includes text, numbers, images, or any combination of two or more.

[0013] Preferably, the laser engraving module includes a laser engraving unit, which is equipped with a laser engraving machine. The laser engraving module configures the laser engraving processing parameters of the laser engraving unit according to the received laser engraving data, and the laser engraving unit engraves the laser engraving data onto the surface of the product.

[0014] Preferably, the detection module includes a detection unit equipped with a CCD camera. The detection unit is used to photograph and detect the laser-engraved information on the product. If the laser-engraved information on the product is complete and upright, the detection result is qualified. If the laser-engraved information on the product is incomplete or not upright, the detection result is unqualified and the product is defective.

[0015] Preferably, the laser-engraved data is a QR code. The detection module further includes a judgment module, which includes a grading unit. The grading unit is equipped with an autofocus barcode reader. After reading the QR code on the product, the grading unit divides the QR code into two grading results from high to low, including a first level and a second level. The judgment module judges products with a QR code grading result of the first level as good products and products with a QR code grading result of the second level as defective products. The judgment results are uploaded to the server by the upload module for storage.

[0016] Based on the aforementioned automatic laser engraving system, the present invention also provides an automatic laser engraving method, comprising the following steps:

[0017] S1: The input unit of the input module obtains the work order number of the product to be laser engraved, and the input module transmits the work order number to the configuration module;

[0018] S2: The configuration module configures a corresponding laser engraving data according to the received work order number, and transmits the laser engraving data to the laser engraving module. The laser engraving data includes a serial number and a QR code. The serial number corresponds to the QR code information carried by the QR code.

[0019] S3: The laser engraving module configures the processing parameters of the laser engraving unit according to the received laser engraving data, and the laser engraving unit engraves the serial number and QR code onto the product surface.

[0020] S4: The detection unit of the detection module performs laser engraving quality inspection on the serial number and QR code of the laser-engraved product to determine whether the product serial number and QR code are complete and upright;

[0021] S5: If the product serial number and QR code are laser-engraved completely and correctly, the laser engraving quality test result of the product is qualified.

[0022] S6: If any part of the product serial number or QR code is not fully or properly laser-engraved, the laser engraving quality of the product will be deemed unqualified, and the product will be considered defective.

[0023] S7: The grading unit divides the QR code levels of laser-engraved qualified products into first level and second level in descending order, and the judgment module determines whether the product's QR code level belongs to the first level.

[0024] S8: Belongs to the first level, and the product quality is judged as good.

[0025] S9: Not belonging to the first level, the product quality judgment result is a defective product;

[0026] S10: The upload module uploads the product's laser engraving data and judgment results to the server for storage.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: After the input module automatically obtains the product work order number and sends it to the configuration module, the configuration module can automatically configure corresponding laser engraving data for each product, avoiding duplicate codes; the laser engraving module engraves the laser engraving data onto the product surface, and then the detection module and judgment module judge the laser engraving quality and quality of the product, distinguishing between good and defective products; finally, the upload module uploads the laser engraving data and product quality judgment results to the server, facilitating the tracking and query of relevant data, saving manpower, and improving product yield. [Attached Image Description]

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic laser engraving system according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an automatic laser engraving method according to the present invention.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0030] To further illustrate the technical means and effects of the present invention, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments of the present invention and their accompanying drawings.

[0031] This invention provides an automatic laser engraving system, comprising:

[0032] Input module 10 is used to automatically obtain the work order number of the product to be laser engraved and transmit the work order number to configuration module 20;

[0033] Configuration module 20 is used to configure the corresponding laser engraving data according to the work order number and transmit the laser engraving data to laser engraving module 30;

[0034] Laser engraving module 30, which is used to receive the laser engraving data and laser engrave the laser engraving data onto the surface of the product;

[0035] The detection module 40 is used to perform laser engraving quality detection on the information on the laser-engraved product and obtain a detection result, which is qualified or unqualified. Products with unqualified detection results are defective products.

[0036] The upload module 60 is used to upload the laser engraving data of the product and the test results to the server for storage.

[0037] The input module 10 includes an input unit 100, which is equipped with a barcode scanner. The input unit 100 obtains the product work order number by scanning the barcode on the product work order.

[0038] The laser engraving data includes text, numbers, images, or any combination of two or more.

[0039] The laser engraving module 30 includes a laser engraving unit 300, which is equipped with a laser engraving machine. The laser engraving module 30 configures the laser engraving processing parameters of the laser engraving unit 300 according to the received laser engraving data, and the laser engraving unit 300 engraves the laser engraving data onto the surface of the product.

[0040] The detection module 40 includes a detection unit 400, which is equipped with a CCD camera. The detection unit 400 is used to photograph and detect the laser-engraved information on the product. If the laser-engraved information on the product is complete and upright, the detection result is qualified. If the laser-engraved information on the product is incomplete or not upright, the detection result is unqualified and the product is defective.

[0041] The laser-engraved data is a QR code. The detection module 40 also includes a judgment module 50, which is used to determine whether the products that have passed the detection by the detection unit 400 are good or defective. The judgment module 50 includes a grading unit 500, which is equipped with an SR-1000 type autofocus barcode reader. After reading the QR code on the product, the grading unit 500 divides the QR code into two grading results from high to low, including a first level and a second level. The judgment module 50 judges products with a QR code grading result of the first level as good products and products with a QR code grading result of the second level as defective products. The judgment results are uploaded to the server by the upload module 60 for storage.

[0042] Based on the aforementioned automatic laser engraving system, this embodiment of the invention also provides an automatic laser engraving method. In this embodiment, the laser engraving data includes a serial number and a QR code, wherein the serial number corresponds to the QR code information carried by the QR code, and the automatic laser engraving method includes the following steps:

[0043] S101: Input unit 100 of input module 10 obtains the work order number of the product to be laser engraved, and input module 10 transmits the work order number to configuration module 20;

[0044] S102: The configuration module 20 configures a corresponding laser engraving data according to the received work order number, and transmits the laser engraving data to the laser engraving module 30. The laser engraving data includes a serial number and a QR code, and the serial number corresponds to the QR code information carried by the QR code.

[0045] S103: The laser engraving module 30 configures the processing parameters of the laser engraving unit 300 according to the received laser engraving data, and the laser engraving unit 300 laser engraves the serial number and QR code onto the product surface.

[0046] S104: The detection unit 400 of the detection module 40 performs laser engraving quality inspection on the serial number and QR code of the laser-engraved product to determine whether the product serial number and QR code are complete and upright;

[0047] S105: If the product serial number and QR code are laser-engraved completely and correctly, the laser engraving quality test result of the product is qualified, and S107 shall be executed.

[0048] S106: If any part of the product serial number or QR code is not fully or properly laser-engraved, the laser engraving quality of the product will be deemed unqualified, and the product will be considered defective.

[0049] S107: The grading unit 500 divides the QR code levels of the laser-engraved products that have passed the detection unit 400 into first level and second level in descending order, and the judgment module 50 determines whether the product QR code level belongs to the first level.

[0050] S108: Belongs to the first level, and the product quality is judged as good.

[0051] S109: Not belonging to the first grade, the product quality judgment result is a defective product;

[0052] S110: Upload module 60 uploads the product's laser engraving data and judgment results to the server for storage.

[0053] In S101, the input unit 100 is equipped with a barcode scanner, which scans the product work order to obtain the product work order number.

[0054] In S103, the laser engraving unit 300 is equipped with a laser engraving machine.

[0055] The detection unit 400 in S104 is equipped with a CCD camera.

[0056] The grading unit 500 in S107 is equipped with an SR-1000 type autofocus barcode reader.

[0057] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: After the input module 10 automatically obtains the product work order number and transmits it to the configuration module 20, the configuration module 20 can automatically configure corresponding laser engraving data for each product, avoiding duplicate codes; the laser engraving module 30 engraves the laser engraving data onto the product surface, and then the detection module 40 and the judgment module 50 judge the laser engraving quality and quality of the product, which can distinguish between good and bad products; finally, the upload module 60 uploads the laser engraving data and product quality judgment results to the server, which facilitates the tracking and query of relevant data, saves manpower, and improves the product yield.

[0058] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made by those skilled in the art to the above embodiments based on the technical solutions of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic laser engraving system, characterized in that, include: The input module is used to automatically obtain the work order number of the product to be laser engraved and transmit the work order number to the configuration module; The configuration module is used to configure the corresponding laser engraving data according to the work order number and transmit the laser engraving data to the laser engraving module; A laser engraving module, which is used to receive the laser engraving data and laser engrave the laser engraving data onto the surface of the product; The detection module is used to perform laser engraving quality detection on the information on the laser-engraved product and obtain a detection result, which is either qualified or unqualified. Products with unqualified detection results are defective products. The upload module is used to upload the laser engraving data of the product and the test results to the server for storage.

2. The automatic laser engraving system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The input module includes an input unit, which is equipped with a barcode scanner. The input unit obtains the product work order number by scanning the barcode on the product work order.

3. The automatic laser engraving system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The laser engraving data includes text, numbers, images, or any combination of two or more.

4. The automatic laser engraving system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The laser engraving module includes a laser engraving unit, which is equipped with a laser engraving machine. The laser engraving module configures the laser engraving processing parameters of the laser engraving unit according to the received laser engraving data, and the laser engraving unit engraves the laser engraving data onto the surface of the product.

5. The automatic laser engraving system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The detection module includes a detection unit equipped with a CCD camera. The detection unit is used to photograph and detect the laser-engraved information on the product. If the laser-engraved information on the product is complete and upright, the detection result is qualified. If the laser-engraved information on the product is incomplete or not upright, the detection result is unqualified and the product is defective.

6. The automatic laser engraving system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The laser-engraved data is a QR code. The detection module also includes a judgment module, which includes a grading unit. The grading unit is equipped with an autofocus barcode reader. After reading the QR code on the product, the grading unit divides the QR code into two grading levels from high to low, including a first level and a second level. The judgment module judges products with a QR code grading result of the first level as good products and products with a QR code grading result of the second level as defective products. The judgment results are uploaded to the server by the upload module for storage.

7. An automatic laser engraving method, based on the automatic laser engraving system according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: The input unit of the input module obtains the work order number of the product to be laser engraved, and the input module transmits the work order number to the configuration module; S2: The configuration module configures a corresponding laser engraving data according to the received work order number, and transmits the laser engraving data to the laser engraving module. The laser engraving data includes a serial number and a QR code. The serial number corresponds to the QR code information carried by the QR code. S3: The laser engraving module configures the processing parameters of the laser engraving unit according to the received laser engraving data, and the laser engraving unit engraves the serial number and QR code onto the product surface. S4: The detection unit of the detection module performs laser engraving quality inspection on the serial number and QR code of the laser-engraved product to determine whether the product serial number and QR code are complete and upright; S5: If the product serial number and QR code are laser-engraved completely and correctly, the laser engraving quality test result of the product is qualified; S6: If any part of the product serial number or QR code is not fully or properly laser-engraved, the laser engraving quality of the product will be deemed unqualified, and the product will be considered defective. S7: The grading unit divides the QR code levels of laser-engraved qualified products into first level and second level in descending order, and the judgment module determines whether the product's QR code level belongs to the first level. S8: Belongs to the first level, and the product quality is judged as good. S9: Not belonging to the first level, the product quality judgment result is a defective product; S10: The upload module uploads the product's laser engraving data and judgment results to the server for storage.

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