Processing Information Display Device

Abstract

Provided is a machining information display device that allows a user to easily select a machining mode for a machine tool and easily perform efficient machining, regardless of the user's level of skill. The machining information display device has at least two machining modes that define combinations of at least one parameter from among acceleration / deceleration functions, servo functions, and compensation functions required for machining by the machine tool, and is equipped with a display control unit that displays information about the machining modes on a display device, the machining modes are classified into one or more machining types according to the machining, the display control unit displays one or more machining type images for selecting the one or more machining types, and when one machining type of the one or more machining types is selected, displays an image showing the machining mode set for that machining type.

Description

Technical Field

[0006] , , , , , , ,

[0005]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a processing information display device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in dealing with machine tools, depending on the processing object or the processing method, it may be necessary to set optimal acceleration / deceleration parameters and process the workpiece. When machining a workpiece such as an automotive part by milling, since contour accuracy is not required, high-speed acceleration / deceleration parameters are demanded. On the other hand, in die machining that requires contour accuracy such as electrical discharge machining, acceleration / deceleration parameters capable of achieving high contour accuracy are needed.

[0003] Thus, conventionally, by arbitrarily changing the acceleration / deceleration parameters, efficient processing has been performed according to the processing object or the processing method. However, in order to change the parameters according to the processing object, a skilled person familiar with the processing by the machine tool and the handling of the numerical control device is required.

[0004] In consideration of the above circumstances, a conventional numerical control device stores in advance a combination of acceleration / deceleration parameters defined based on the operating performance of the machine tool as a function of setting the processing mode. Then, the numerical control device can change the acceleration / deceleration parameters collectively for each processing object even by a non-skilled person by arbitrarily selecting a pattern on the screen of the display device of the numerical control device or by commanding with an M code. As such a technique, for example, a document such as Patent Document 1 is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] There is a need for technology that allows users to easily select the machining mode of a machine tool, regardless of their skill level, and enables efficient machining with ease. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure is a machining information display device having at least two machining modes that define a combination of at least one parameter from among acceleration / deceleration functions, servo functions, and correction functions required for machining by a machine tool, and comprising a display control unit that displays information about the machining modes on a display device, wherein the machining modes are classified into one or more machining types according to the machining, and the display control unit displays one or more machining type images for selecting the one or more machining types, and when one of the one or more machining types is selected, it displays an image indicating the machining mode set for that machining type. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This figure shows the configuration of a numerical control device as a processing information display device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This figure shows the display screen for the processed varieties according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a diagram illustrating the types of processed products. [Figure 4] This is a diagram illustrating images of processed varieties. [Figure 5] This is a diagram illustrating images of processed varieties. [Figure 6] This table shows examples of colors assigned to processed variety images. [Figure 7] This figure shows examples of names for processing modes. [Figure 8] This figure shows examples of names for processing modes. [Figure 9] This shows an example of a display screen that explains the processing type or processing mode. [Figure 10]Displays a display screen that is an example of a detailed description of the processed product type or processing mode. [Figure 11] Shows an example of a processed product type image when a part of the processed product type is not displayed. [Figure 12] Shows an example of a processed product type image when a part of the processed product type is displayed. [Figure 13] Shows an example of a list of parameters. [Figure 14] Shows an example of a comparison table of parameters. [Figure 15] Shows an example of a graph related to parameters. [Figure 16] Shows an example of a graph related to parameters. [Figure 17] Shows an example of a graph related to parameters. [Figure 18] Shows an example of a list of processed product type images and processing modes. [Figure 19] Shows an example of a sorting function. [Figure 20] Shows an example of a list of processing modes sorted by the sorting function. [Figure 21] Shows an example of a processed product type image. [Figure 22] Shows an example of a processed product type image.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a numerical control device 1 as a processing information display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] The processing information display device is a processing information display device that displays information on the processing of a workpiece by a tool. The processing information display device can be realized by causing one or more computer devices having a memory, a processor, an input / output interface, etc. to execute an appropriate control program. As a specific example, the processing information display device may be a processing simulator that performs a simulation of the operation of a machine tool, a management computer that manages a plurality of machine tools, etc., with the functions described below added thereto, other than the numerical control device 1 that controls the machine tool 2 described below.

[0011] The numerical control device 1 is a device for causing the machine tool 2 to perform predetermined machining, etc. by controlling the machine tool 2. Here, the machine tool 2 may be, for example, a processing machine having a plurality of drive axes.

[0012] The numerical control device 1 includes an input device 11, an input reception unit 12, a parameter setting unit 13, a processing mode adjustment unit 14, a display control unit 15, a display device 16, a storage unit 17, and an axis control unit 18.

[0013] The input reception unit 12, the parameter setting unit 13, the processing mode adjustment unit 14, the display control unit 15, and the axis control unit 18 are various functions realized by the control device of the numerical control device 1. That is, the control device is composed of one or more processors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and realizes various functions by executing the program stored in the storage unit 17.

[0014] The storage unit 17 is composed of a storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), etc., and stores various information. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 17 is provided inside the numerical control device 1, but the storage unit 17 may be provided in an electronic device outside the numerical control device 1, an external server, etc.

[0015] The display device 16 displays various information based on signals transmitted from the display control unit 15. The display device 16 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (organic electro-luminescence), a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), etc. In this embodiment, the display device 16 is provided within the numerical control device 1, but the display device 16 may be an external electronic device connected to the numerical control device 1, an external display device, etc.

[0016] The input device 11 consists of buttons, keys, switches, a keyboard, a mouse, a teach pendant, etc., and accepts various input operations from the user. The input device 11 and the display device 16 may be an integrated teach pendant with a touch panel or the like. The teach pendant may also be a tablet device.

[0017] The input receiving unit 12 receives input operations from the input device 11 and provides information corresponding to those input operations to the parameter setting unit 13, the machining mode adjustment unit 14, the display control unit 15, the axis control unit 18, and the storage unit 17. The parameter setting unit 13 calculates and sets parameters related to the machining mode based on the input operations received by the input receiving unit 12 and the various information stored in the storage unit 17.

[0018] The machining mode adjustment unit 14 adjusts the settings related to the machining mode based on the input operation received by the input reception unit 12 and various information stored in the storage unit 17. The display control unit 15 displays information related to the machining mode on the display device 16. The axis control unit 18 controls the drive axes of the machine tool 2, such as the spindle and feed axis.

[0019] The numerical control device 1 according to this embodiment has at least two machining modes, each defining a combination of at least one parameter from among the acceleration / deceleration function, servo function, and correction function required for machining by the machine tool 2, and the display control unit 15 displays information regarding the machining mode on the display device 16.

[0020] The processing mode is classified into one or more processing types according to the processing. The display control unit 15 displays one or more images of processing types for selecting one or more processing types. When one of the processing types is selected, it displays an image (radar chart) indicating the processing mode set for that processing type.

[0021] The types of machining include parts, shapes / molds, ITs, and 4-axis or 5-axis machining. The image showing the machining mode is represented in one of the following display modes: radar chart, pie chart, block gauge graph, and map format. The machining mode defines a combination of at least one parameter from among acceleration / deceleration functions, servo functions, and compensation functions required for machining by the machine tool 2. Examples of machining modes include standard, high-speed, contour machining, and low vibration.

[0022] Furthermore, acceleration and deceleration functions refer to functions related to the control of accelerating and decelerating the spindle, feed axis, etc., or functions related to the control of overlap, tap return speed, etc. A servo function refers to a function related to the control of a servo motor. For example, gains that improve the motor's responsiveness to commands are considered servo functions. The correction function refers to a control function for correcting processing programs, TCPs, etc.

[0023] The machining indicators serve as markers for judging or evaluating the machining performed by machine tool 2. Examples of indicators include cycle time reduction, vibration damping, overlap, smoothness, accuracy, tapping speed, program compensation, cutter mark compensation, and TCP (Tool Center Point Control) function.

[0024] The machining mode is classified into machining types according to the machining process. Here, the machining type is a combination of at least one parameter from acceleration / deceleration function, servo function, and compensation function according to the workpiece. Examples of machining types include parts, shapes / molds, IT, 4-axis or 5-axis, and the display control unit 15 displays the machining mode for each machining type on the display device 16.

[0025] Figure 2 shows a display screen A1 relating to processed varieties according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, display screen A1 includes an image A11 (processed variety image) displayed on the left side of the screen for selecting one or more processed varieties, and an image A12 displayed on the right side of the screen that shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart. Display screen A1 also includes images for selecting various functions displayed at the bottom of the screen.

[0026] More specifically, Image A11 shows the processing types as parts, shapes / molds, IT, and 5-axis. In the example shown in Figure 2, the cursor operated by the input device 11 has selected the processing type item "parts".

[0027] Similarly, the cursor operated by the input device 11 can select one of the following items for processing type: "Shape / Mold", "IT", and "5-axis". Image A11 also includes icons illustrating the processing state for each of the processing types: "Part", "Shape / Mold", "IT", and "5-axis".

[0028] Image A12 shows a radar chart when the cursor operated by the input device 11 has selected the processing type "part" and the processing mode is "standard". The radar chart shown in Image A12 shows the scores for the following indicators: cycle time reduction, overlap, vibration damping, tapping speed, smoothness, and accuracy.

[0029] Furthermore, the display control unit 15 displays icons and names of each indicator at each vertex of the radar chart in image A12.

[0030] Furthermore, the processing varieties and processing modes described above may be arbitrarily set, created, and added by the user. For example, the processing mode adjustment unit 14 may arbitrarily set, create, and add processing varieties and processing modes based on the input operation received by the input reception unit 12, and the display control unit 15 may display the set, created, and added processing varieties and processing modes on the display device 16.

[0031] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the types of machining processes. As shown in Figure 3, the types of machining processes are classified into parts, shapes / molds, IT (Instruction Technology), and 5-axis (or 4-axis, etc.). Each type of machining process has a machining mode with parameters for acceleration / deceleration, servo, and compensation functions suitable for the machining process. Specifically, the machining process "parts" has machining modes "standard" (part L10), "high speed" (part L11), "contour machining" (part L12), and "low vibration" (part L13).

[0032] The processing type "Shape / Mold" has the following processing modes: "Standard" (Shape / Mold L20), "High Speed" (Shape / Mold L21), "Accurate" (Shape / Mold L22), "Smooth" (Shape / Mold L23), and "High Speed ​​Finishing" (Shape / Mold L24).

[0033] The processing type "IT" has the following processing modes: "Standard" (IT L30), "High Speed" (IT L31), "Accurate" (IT L32), "Smooth" (IT L33), and "High Speed ​​Accurate" (IT L34).

[0034] The "5-axis" machining type has three machining modes: "Standard" (5-axis L40), "High-Speed" (5-axis L41), and "Precise" (5-axis L42).

[0035] Furthermore, one or more processing type images may include a photograph of the processed product or a diagram relating to the processing method. Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the processing type images. The processing type image A111 shown in Figure 4 includes image A1111 showing the processing type "part", image A1112 showing the processing type "shape / mold", image A1113 showing the processing type "IT", and image A1114 showing the processing type "5 axis".

[0036] Images A1111 to A1114 each consist of photographs of processed products corresponding to different processing varieties. Alternatively, images A1111 to A1114 may contain diagrams (e.g., icons) relating to processing methods instead of photographs of processed products.

[0037] Furthermore, the processing type image may be assigned one or more of the following to identify the processing type: alphanumeric characters and / or symbols, icons, and colors. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the processing type image. The processing type image A112 shown in Figure 5 includes image A1121 indicating the processing type "part", image A1122 indicating the processing type "shape / mold", image A1123 indicating the processing type "IT", and image A1124 indicating the processing type "5 axis".

[0038] Images A1121 to A1124 are each composed of a color, name, and icon for identifying the processed product. Images A1121 to A1124 may also be assigned alphanumeric characters and / or symbols for further identification of the processed product. These alphanumeric characters and / or symbols may also be used in other display screens, such as for displaying the processing status.

[0039] Furthermore, it is preferable that the colors assigned to distinguish between processed product types are colors that can be distinguished by people with color vision deficiencies. Figure 6 is a table showing examples of colors assigned to processed product images. For example, a processed product image for a "part" may be displayed with a color represented by an RGB ratio of 153:255:153. A processed product image for a "shape / mold" may be displayed with a color represented by an RGB ratio of 0:255:255. A processed product image for an "IT" may be displayed with a color represented by an RGB ratio of 255:153:204. A processed product image for a "5-axis" may be displayed with a color represented by an RGB ratio of 255:153:0.

[0040] Furthermore, it is preferable that the names of the processing modes be consistent across all processed product types. It is also preferable that the names of the processing modes indicate the processing content. Figures 7 and 8 show examples of processing mode names. List A2 in Figure 7 shows consistent processing mode names across all processed product types. Specifically, the processed product type "parts" has processing modes "standard" (part L10), "high-speed" (part L11), "contour processing" (part L12), and "low-vibration" (part L13).

[0041] The processing type "Shape / Mold" has the following processing modes: "Standard" (Shape / Mold L20), "High Speed" (Shape / Mold L21), "Accurate" (Shape / Mold L22), and "Smooth" (Shape / Mold L23).

[0042] The processing type "IT" has processing modes "Standard" (IT L30), "High Speed" (IT L31), "Accurate" (IT L32), and "Smooth" (IT L33).

[0043] The "5-axis" machining type has three machining modes: "Standard" (5-axis L40), "High-Speed" (5-axis L41), and "Precise" (5-axis L42).

[0044] List A3 in Figure 8 shows the names of the machining modes that indicate the machining content. Specifically, the machining type "part" has machining modes "drilling and tapping" (part L10), machining mode "milling" (part L11), machining mode "shape machining" (part L12), and machining mode "small diameter drilling" (part L13).

[0045] The processing type "Shape / Mold" has processing modes "Rough Machining" (Shape / Mold L20), "Semi-Finishing" (Shape / Mold L21), and "Finishing" (Shape / Mold L22).

[0046] The processed product type "IT" includes the following processing modes: "smartphone components" (IT L30), "PC enclosures" (IT L31), "wearable device components" (IT L32), and "tablet components" (IT L33).

[0047] The "5-axis" processing type includes the processing modes "Medical" (5-axis L40), "Impeller" (5-axis L41), and "Turbine Blade" (5-axis L42).

[0048] Furthermore, when the input receiving unit 12 receives an input operation from the user, the display control unit 15 displays a brief explanation or a detailed explanation of the processed product or processing mode, depending on the user's operation.

[0049] Figure 9 shows display screen A4, which is an example of a description of a processing variety or processing mode. Figure 10 shows display screen A5, which is an example of a detailed description of a processing variety or processing mode. Display screen A4 includes image A41 (processing variety image) for selecting one or more processing varieties, image A42 showing the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart, image A43 showing a brief description of the processing variety or processing mode, image A44 showing the on-screen keyboard, and image A45 showing the help function on the on-screen keyboard. When image A45 showing the help function is selected by the user, the display control unit 15 displays display screen A5, which shows a detailed description of the processing mode, as shown in Figure 10.

[0050] Furthermore, the display control unit 15 may switch the display or hiding of images related to the processing type or processing mode depending on the state of the machine tool 2. Figure 11 shows an example of processing type images when some of the processing types are not displayed. As shown in Figure 11, in the case of the processing mode "standard", the display screen A6 includes an image A61 (processing type image) displayed on the left side of the screen for selecting one or more processing types, and an image A62 displayed on the right side of the screen that shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart.

[0051] Figure 12 shows an example of a processing type image when displaying a portion of the processing types. As shown in Figure 12, the display screen A7 includes an image A71 (processing type image) displayed on the left side of the screen for selecting one or more processing types, and an image A72 displayed on the right side of the screen that shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the display control unit 15 switches the display of the processing type "5-axis" depending on whether the machine tool 2 has the 5-axis option. This allows the user to select processing types without using extraneous information.

[0052] Furthermore, the display control unit 15 displays either a list of processing modes, a list of parameters, a parameter comparison table, or a graph related to the parameters. Figure 13 shows an example of a parameter list. Figure 14 shows an example of a parameter comparison table. Figures 15 to 17 show examples of graphs related to parameters. The display screen A8 shown in Figure 13 includes image A81, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows a list of processing modes, and image A82, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows a list of parameters for the fluctuating processing modes.

[0053] Image A82 in Figure 13 shows the parameter number (e.g., 1660), the parameter value for the currently selected machining mode "Standard" (e.g., 2000), the parameter value for the machining mode "High Speed" (e.g., 3000), the parameter value for the machining mode "Contour Machining" (e.g., 1000), and the parameter value for the machining mode "Low Vibration" (e.g., 1000).

[0054] The display screen A9 shown in Figure 14 includes image A91, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows a list of processing modes, and image A92, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows a list of variable processing mode parameters and a parameter comparison table.

[0055] Image A92 in Figure 14, similar to Image A82 in Figure 13, shows the parameter numbers and parameter values, as well as a bar graph for comparing each parameter.

[0056] The display screen A10 shown in Figure 15 includes image A101, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows the currently selected processing mode, and image A102, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart.

[0057] The display screen A110 shown in Figure 16 includes image A111, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows the currently selected processing mode, and image A112, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a pie chart.

[0058] The display screen A120 shown in Figure 17 includes image A121, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows the currently selected processing mode, and image A122, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows the characteristics of the processing mode using a block gauge graph.

[0059] Furthermore, the display control unit 15 may display a list of processing product images and processing modes on the same screen. Figure 18 shows an example of a list of processing product images and processing modes. The display screen A13 shown in Figure 18 includes a processing product image A131 and an image A132 showing a list of processing modes. Specifically, it displays a processing product image A131 indicating a processing product "part" and an image A132 showing a list of processing modes corresponding to the said processing product "part".

[0060] Similarly, an image of a processing type "shape / mold" and an image showing a list of processing modes corresponding to that processing type "shape / mold" are displayed; an image of a processing type "IT" and an image showing a list of processing modes corresponding to that processing type "IT" are displayed; and an image of a processing type "5-axis" and an image showing a list of processing modes corresponding to that processing type "5-axis" are displayed.

[0061] Furthermore, the list of processing modes can be sorted by indicator. Figure 19 shows an example of the sorting function. Figure 20 shows an example of the list of processing modes sorted by the sorting function. The display screen A14 shown in Figure 19 includes image A141, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows the currently selected processing mode; image A142, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart; and image A143, which is displayed at the bottom of the screen and shows the software key for the sorting function that sorts the list of processing modes.

[0062] The display screen A15 shown in Figure 20 includes image A151, which is displayed on the left side of the screen and shows the currently selected processing mode, and image A152, which is displayed on the right side of the screen and shows the characteristics of the processing mode in a radar chart.

[0063] As shown in Figure 19, when image A143 is selected, the display control unit 15 displays image A144, which shows the initialization function, image A145, which shows the sorting function for the indicator "cycle time reduction", image A146, which shows the sorting function for the indicator "high quality", and image A147, which shows the sorting function for the indicator "accuracy", instead of image A143, which shows the sorting function. Then, when image A146 is selected, the processing mode adjustment unit 14 sorts the list of processing modes in an order suitable for the indicator "cycle time reduction", and the display control unit 15 displays image A151, which shows the sorted list of processing modes.

[0064] Furthermore, the processing type image may include an image showing machine tool 2 and an image suggesting a change in settings on machine tool 2. Figures 21 and 22 show examples of processing type images. The processing type image A16 shown in Figure 21 includes image A161, which is located in the upper left of the screen and shows the processing type "part", image A162, which is located in the lower left of the screen and shows the processing type "IT", image A163, which is located in the upper right of the screen and shows the processing type "shape / mold", image A164, which is located in the lower right of the screen and shows the processing type "5 axis", and image A165, which shows an external view of machine tool 2.

[0065] The processing type image A17 shown in Figure 22 includes image A171 showing the processing type "parts," image A172 showing the processing type "IT," image A173 showing the processing type "shape / mold," image A174 showing the processing type "5-axis," and image A175 showing an external photograph of machine tool 2. The processing type images A16 and A17 shown in Figures 21 and 22 both include images showing actual photographs of machine tool 2 and images of workpieces processed by the processing type, and as a whole, the images suggest a change in the settings on machine tool 2.

[0066] According to this embodiment, the numerical control device 1 has at least two machining modes, each defining a combination of at least one parameter from among the acceleration / deceleration function, servo function, and correction function required for machining by the machine tool 2. It includes a display control unit 15 that displays information about the machining mode on a display device 16. The machining modes are classified into one or more machining types according to the machining process. The display control unit 15 displays one or more machining type images for selecting one or more machining types. When one of the one or more machining types is selected, it displays an image indicating the machining mode set for that machining type. With this configuration, the numerical control device 1 can easily select the machining mode of the machine tool 2 regardless of the user's skill level, enabling efficient machining to be performed easily. Furthermore, the user of the numerical control device 1 can easily select the machining mode according to the workpiece.

[0067] Furthermore, the types of processed materials include parts, shapes / molds, IT (Instruction Technology), and 4-axis or 5-axis machining. With this configuration, the numerical control device 1 can easily select a processing mode for each user by combining the characteristics of the processing mode with the types of processed materials.

[0068] Furthermore, one or more processing variety images include a photograph of the processed product or a diagram relating to the processing method. This allows the user of the numerical control device 1 to intuitively determine the processing variety appropriate for the processing.

[0069] Furthermore, one or more images of processed varieties are assigned one or more of the following to identify the processed variety: alphanumeric characters and / or symbols, icons, and colors. The numerical control device 1 can easily identify the processed variety without reading its name, allowing the user to intuitively determine the processed variety appropriate for the processing.

[0070] Furthermore, the colors assigned to distinguish between processed product varieties are colors that can be distinguished by people with color vision deficiency. As a result, even users with color vision deficiency can distinguish between the colors of processed product varieties and easily identify them.

[0071] Furthermore, the names of the processing modes may be consistent across all processing types. This allows the numerical control device 1 to use common and consistent names for processing modes classified by processing types, thereby assisting the user in understanding the processing modes. Additionally, the names of the processing modes may also indicate the processing content. This allows the numerical control device 1 to assist the user in understanding the processing modes.

[0072] The display control unit 15 displays a brief or detailed explanation of the processing type or processing mode in response to user operation. This allows the numerical control device 1 to provide the user with explanations of the processing type and processing mode.

[0073] The display control unit 15 switches the display or hiding of images related to the type of workpiece or workpiece mode depending on the state of the machine tool 2. This allows the user of the numerical control device 1 to select the type of workpiece without using extraneous information.

[0074] The display control unit 15 displays either a list of processing modes, a list of parameters, a parameter comparison table, or a graph related to the parameters. This allows the user of the numerical control device 1 to compare and verify parameters along with the list of processing modes.

[0075] The display control unit 15 displays a list of processing product images and processing modes on the same screen. This allows the user of the numerical control device 1 to view and select both processing product and processing mode on the same screen.

[0076] The list of processing modes can be sorted by indicator. This allows the user of the numerical control device 1 to sort the processing modes by indicators such as cycle time reduction, smoothness, and accuracy.

[0077] Furthermore, the processing type image includes an image showing the machine tool 2 and an image suggesting a change in settings on the machine tool 2. This allows the user of the numerical control device 1 to intuitively determine the processing type appropriate for the processing.

[0078] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the numerical control device 1 described above can be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the control method performed by the numerical control device 1 can also be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination thereof. Here, implementation by software means implementation by a computer reading and executing a program.

[0079] Programs can be stored and supplied to a computer using various types of non-transitory computer-readable media. Non-transitory computer-readable media include various types of tangible storage media. Examples of non-transitory computer-readable media include magnetic recording media (e.g., hard disk drives), magneto-optical recording media (e.g., magneto-optical disks), CD-ROMs (Read Only Memory), CD-Rs, CD-R / Ws, and semiconductor memory (e.g., mask ROMs, PROMs (Programmable ROMs), EPROMs (Erasable PROMs), flash ROMs, and RAMs (random access memory)).

[0080] While this disclosure has been described in detail, it is not limited to the individual embodiments described above. These embodiments can be added, replaced, modified, partially deleted, etc., in any way that does not depart from the gist of this disclosure or from the spirit of this disclosure derived from the claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, these embodiments can be implemented in combination. For example, the order of operations and processes in the embodiments described above are given as examples only and are not limited thereto. The same applies when numerical values ​​or mathematical formulas are used in the description of the embodiments described above.

[0081] The following additional information is disclosed regarding the above embodiments and modifications. (Note 1) The system has at least two machining modes, each defining a combination of at least one parameter from among the acceleration / deceleration function, servo function, and compensation function required for machining by a machine tool, and includes a display control unit (15) that displays information about the machining mode on a display device. The aforementioned processing modes are classified into one or more processing types according to the processing, The display control unit, Display one or more images of processing varieties for selecting the aforementioned one or more processing varieties. When one of the one or more processing varieties is selected, an image indicating the processing mode set for that processing variety is displayed. Processing information display device (1). (Note 2) The aforementioned processing types include parts, shapes / molds, IT, and 4-axis or 5-axis processing. The processing information display device described in Appendix 1. (Note 3) The above one or more processed product images include a photograph of the processed product or a diagram relating to the processing method. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 4) The one or more processed variety images are assigned one or more of the following to identify the processed variety: alphanumeric characters and / symbols, icons, and colors. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 5) The colors assigned to distinguish the aforementioned processed varieties are colors that can be distinguished by people with color vision deficiency. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 6) The names of the aforementioned processing modes are consistent across all processed product types. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 7) The name of the aforementioned processing mode is a name that indicates the processing content. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 8) The display control unit displays a brief description or a detailed description of the processed product or the processed mode in response to user operation. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 9) The display control unit switches the display or hiding of the image related to the processed product or the processed mode according to the state of the machine tool. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 10) The display control unit displays, along with the list of processing modes, one of the following: a list of parameters, a comparison table of parameters, or a graph relating to the parameters. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 11) The display control unit displays the processed product images and the processing mode list on the same screen. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 12) The list of processing modes can be sorted by each indicator related to the processing. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2. (Note 13) The aforementioned processing variety image includes an image showing the machine tool and an image suggesting a change in settings on the machine tool. A processing information display device as described in Appendix 1 or 2.

[0082] 1. Numerical control device 2 Machine tools 11 Input devices 12 Input reception section 13 Parameter setting section 14. Processing mode adjustment section 15 Display Control Unit 16 Display device

Claims

1. At least two processing modes indicating a processing state; The processed varieties are classified according to the processing target, a display control unit that, when one of the processing types is selected, transitions to an image showing the processing mode set for the selected processing type; A processing information display device equipped with the above.

2. The display control unit has at least two of the machining modes, each defining a combination of at least one parameter of an acceleration / deceleration function, a servo function, and a correction function required for machining by a machine tool, and displays information related to the machining mode on a display device; The processing mode is classified into one or more processing varieties according to processing, The display control unit is displaying one or more images of processed products for selecting the one or more processed products; when one of the one or more processing varieties is selected, an image showing the processing mode set for the selected processing variety is displayed. The processing information display device according to claim 1 .

3. The processing types include parts, shapes / molds, IT, and 4-axis or 5-axis; The processing information display device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The one or more processed product images include a photograph of a processed product or a diagram related to a processing method, The processing information display device according to claim 2 .

5. The one or more processed product type images are assigned one or more of alphanumeric characters and / or symbols, icons, and colors for identifying the processed product type. The processing information display device according to claim 2 .

6. The colors assigned to distinguish the processed varieties are colors that can be distinguished by people with color vision deficiency. The processing information display device according to claim 2 .

7. The name of the processing mode is a consistent name for each processing variety. The processing information display device according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The name of the processing mode is a name indicating the processing content, The processing information display device according to claim 1 or 2.

9. The display control unit displays a brief explanation of the processing type or the processing mode or a detailed explanation of the processing type or the processing mode in response to an operation by a user. The processing information display device according to claim 1 or 2.

10. the display control unit switches between displaying and not displaying an image related to the machining type or the machining mode according to a state of the machine tool. The processing information display device according to claim 2 .

11. The display control unit displays, together with the list of processing modes, any one of a list of parameters, a comparison table of parameters, and a graph related to parameters. The processing information display device according to claim 1 or 2.

12. The display control unit displays the processing type image and the list of processing modes on the same screen. The processing information display device according to claim 2 .

13. The list of processing modes can be sorted by the processing-related index. The processing information display device according to claim 12.

14. The machining product image includes an image showing the machine tool and an image suggesting a change in settings on the machine tool. The processing information display device according to claim 2 .

Images