Tool part, system, method, and computer program for determining the dimensions of a tool part

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system (100) for using identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) on tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) used to determine the dimensions of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d), wherein the system (100) comprises a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) for reading a machine-readable code; The electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) configured to be connected to a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) and having a processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) enables the system (100) to detect an identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) in a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) by means of the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), wherein the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) is a unique machine-readable code; The reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) is configured to read a unique machine-readable code of an identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d); and from the unique machine-readable code, obtain individual dimension information data (idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). The present disclosure also relates to a method and computer program product (500) for using identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) on tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) used to determine the dimensions of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) and tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tool part, a system, a method, and a computer program product for using an identification marker on a tool part to determine the dimensions of the tool part. Background Technology

[0002] Today, multiple machine operations involve the use of tools. For example, for the precise handling of materials during machine work, it is important that the tools used are in the desired positions. In modern machine operations, multiple manual handling of tools is present.

[0003] One example of machine operations is operations performed by a machine having a cutting tool configured to remove chips from a piece of material during machine operations by the cutting tool. In this example, the machine for cutting may require that multiple tool parts be positioned at desired locations before starting machine operations with the cutting tool parts. In this example, the cutting tool may include multiple tool parts, for example, a specific tool holder having one or more specific cutting inserts attached to the tool holder. Additionally, the cutting inserts may have multiple cutting edges, and thus each cutting insert may need to be arranged in a specific position on the tool holder so that, for example, the exact distance from the piece of material to the cutting edge is used during machine operations by the cutting tool.

[0004] Often, the machine operator needs to locate the tool parts and ensure that the tool parts are in the desired position before the machine operation begins. In the example of a cutting tool, the cutting machine operator therefore needs to check, for instance, whether the cutting edge of the cutting insert is in the desired position. This is often done by visual inspection and sometimes by manual measurement by the machine operator before the machine operation can be started by the operator.

[0005] Therefore, in modern machine operations, particularly in multiple complex consecutive machine operations, most of the time is spent, for example, positioning the tool parts for the machine and / or the material to be processed by the tool parts when the tool is attached to the machine. This includes the time spent changing tool parts between operations.

[0006] The first disadvantage of current approaches is that the cutting tool may be mispositioned and therefore positioned in an undesirable location, resulting in an inaccurate distance from the piece of material to the cutting edge of the cutting tool being used during machining by the cutting tool, which in turn may cause serious damage to the cutting tool as well as the piece of material.

[0007] The second disadvantage of current approaches is that, even if the operator ensures the tool part is positioned in the desired location before machine operation, human error is a factor that can cause the tool part to be mispositioned during machine operation.

[0008] A third disadvantage of current approaches is that, for example, a significant amount of time is consumed in positioning the material to be processed by the tool part when the tool and / or tool is attached to the machine. This time is costly and adds time to the overall production process of the product. The problem to be solved

[0009] The purpose of some embodiments is to resolve, mitigate, reduce, or eliminate at least some of the above or other disadvantages. means of solving the problem

[0010] Today, the dimensions of specific tool parts can be recorded as a dimension value plus or minus a specified tolerance value. Often, when producing specific tool parts, the production process itself cannot be that precise; therefore, each manufactured tool part will have actual dimensions within a specified tolerance of the desired dimension value—that is, within a specified tolerance value.

[0011] This means that every individual specific tool part has dimensions with a dimensional value plus or minus a specified tolerance value. This implies that the actual dimensions for each individual tool part differ between different tool parts due to the tolerance value.

[0012] Therefore, while these recorded dimensions can be used to some extent, tolerance values ​​for each individual tool part must still be measured before, for example, they are used in machine work. This means that, for instance, time must be taken to verify the precise dimensions of individual tool parts.

[0013] The tool part may be, for example, a cutting insert, a cutting edge, a milling tool part, a drilling tool part, a drill chuck, a milling cutter chuck, or a tool holder.

[0014] Therefore, due to the aforementioned disadvantages, it is necessary to know the exact dimensions of specific individual tool parts to minimize the time required to position tool parts in relation to machines and / or materials, for example, and to minimize the risk of human error when positioning tool parts at specific locations for processing in machine operations, for example.

[0015] Therefore, there is a need for alternative approaches to reduce the risk of human error and to position tool parts, for example, in relation to machines and / or materials.

[0016] The inventors have presented a solution that can reduce the risk of human error and reduce the time required to verify that a desired tool part is in a desired location, for example, in relation to the machine and / or material. In the following, embodiments and examples will be presented that describe an alternative approach to reducing the risk of human error and positioning a tool part, for example, in relation to the machine and / or material.

[0017] According to a first embodiment, a system for utilizing an identification marker on a tool part used to determine the dimensions of the tool part is provided, the system includes a reader device for reading a machine-readable code, an electronic device configured to be connected to the reader device, and the electronic device has a processing circuit configured to cause the system to detect an identification marker on the tool part by the reader device, wherein the identification marker is a unique machine-readable code; to read the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker by the reader device; and to obtain individual dimension information data including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part measured when manufacturing the tool part from the unique machine-readable code.

[0018] The identification marker may be, for example, a proprietary machine-readable code, an open-source machine-readable code, a 2D code, a 3D code, an image Quick Response code, a high-capacity color 2D code, a European Article 1 / 2 code, a DataMatrix code, or a MaxiCode.

[0019] According to some embodiments, the identification marker is etched from the tool part. According to some embodiments, the identification marker is a sticker attached to the tool part. According to some embodiments, the identification marker is drawn on the tool part.

[0020] One advantage of this embodiment is that individual dimensions measured during the manufacturing of individual tool parts can be obtained and used, for example, while the tool part customer is using the individual tool parts. This eliminates the need to measure the individual dimensions of the tool parts at a later point in time as needed, for example, before or during the tool part customer's machine operation, only with the tool parts associated with specific tolerance values ​​+ / -. This, in turn, saves time, improves measurement accuracy, and reduces measurement errors caused by, for example, human operators.

[0021] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit is further configured to enable the system to acquire machine dimension information data including at least a first assembly dimension that defines the relationship of the tool part to the machine when the tool part is attached to the machine.

[0022] One advantage of this embodiment is that the individual dimensions of the tool part can be used in combination with known dimensions associated with the machine when the tool part is assembled to the machine, as dimensional information regarding the machine.

[0023] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit is further configured to determine a first assembly dimension of a tool part in relation to a machine based on individual dimension information data and machine dimension information data.

[0024] One advantage of this embodiment is that individual dimensions of a tool part can be used in combination with known dimensions related to the machine to determine a first assembly dimension of the tool part related to the machine, for example, the position of the tool part related to the machine.

[0025] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit is further configured to enable the system to detect a first identification marker in a first tool part and a second identification marker in a second tool part by a reader device; to read a unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker and a unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker by a reader device; to obtain first individual dimension information data including at least one individually measured dimension of the first tool part measured when manufacturing the first tool part from the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker, and to obtain second individual dimension information data including at least one individually measured dimension of the second tool part measured when manufacturing the second tool part from the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker; and to determine a second assembly dimension of the first tool part and the second tool part based on the first individual dimension information data and the second individual dimension information data.

[0026] One advantage of this embodiment is that, for example, when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part, the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part can be determined.

[0027] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit is further configured to enable the system to acquire machine dimension information data comprising at least a first assembly dimension defining the relationship of the first tool part to the machine and a second assembly dimension defining the relationship of the second tool part to the machine when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part and the second tool part is attached to the machine; and to determine a third assembly dimension of the first tool part and the second tool part in relation to the machine based on the first individual dimension information data, the second individual dimension information data and the machine dimension information data.

[0028] One advantage of this embodiment is that the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part in relation to the machine can be determined to determine, for example, the distance from a known reference point or axis of the machine to the edge of the first tool part when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part and the second tool part is attached to the machine.

[0029] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data is obtained by decoding a unique machine-readable code of an identification marker and obtaining individual dimension information data from the decoded information.

[0030] One advantage of this embodiment is that information regarding individual dimensions can be coded and stored in the unique machine-readable code available on the tool part itself.

[0031] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data is obtained by comparing the unique machine-readable code with associated data containing individual dimension information data of a tool part provided with a unique machine-readable code, and obtaining the individual dimension information data from memory.

[0032] One advantage of this embodiment is that information regarding individual dimensions can be stored in memory, for example, remote memory, and the information data can be stored and managed by the tool part manufacturer for the tool part customer.

[0033] According to a second embodiment, a method is provided for using an identification marker on a tool part used to determine the dimensions of the tool part. The method comprises the step of detecting an identification marker on the tool part by a reader device, wherein the identification marker is a unique machine-readable code. The method further comprises the steps of reading the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker by a reader device and obtaining individual dimension information data from the unique machine-readable code, the data including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part measured when manufacturing the tool part.

[0034] One advantage of this embodiment is that individual dimensions measured during the manufacturing of individual tool parts can be obtained and used, for example, while the tool part customer is using the individual tool parts. This eliminates the need to measure the individual dimensions of the tool parts at a later point in time as needed, for example, before or during the tool part customer's machine operation, only with the tool parts associated with specific tolerance values ​​+ / -. This, in turn, saves time, improves measurement accuracy, and reduces measurement errors caused by, for example, human operators.

[0035] According to some embodiments, the method further includes the step of obtaining machine dimension information data comprising at least a first assembly dimension that defines the relationship of the tool part to the machine when the tool part is attached to the machine.

[0036] One advantage of this embodiment is that the individual dimensions of the tool part can be used in combination with known dimensions associated with the machine when the tool part is assembled to the machine, as dimensional information regarding the machine.

[0037] According to some embodiments, the method further includes the step of determining a first assembly dimension of a tool part in relation to a machine based on individual dimension information data and machine dimension information data.

[0038] One advantage of this embodiment is that individual dimensions of a tool part can be used in combination with known dimensions related to the machine to determine a first assembly dimension of the tool part related to the machine, for example, the position of the tool part related to the machine.

[0039] According to some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of: detecting a first identification marker in a first tool part and a second identification marker in a second tool part by a reader device; reading a unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker and a unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker by a reader device; obtaining first individual dimension information data including at least one individually measured dimension of the first tool part measured when manufacturing the first tool part from the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker, and obtaining second individual dimension information data including at least one individually measured dimension of the second tool part measured when manufacturing the second tool part from the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker; and determining a second assembly dimension of the first tool part and the second tool part based on the first individual dimension information data and the second individual dimension information data.

[0040] One advantage of this embodiment is that, for example, when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part, the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part can be determined.

[0041] According to some embodiments, the method comprises: a step of obtaining machine dimension information data including at least a first assembly dimension defining the relationship of the first tool part to the machine and a second assembly dimension defining the relationship of the second tool part to the machine when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part and the second tool part is attached to the machine; and a step of determining a third assembly dimension of the first tool part and the second tool part in relation to the machine based on the first individual dimension information data, the second individual dimension information data and the machine dimension information data.

[0042] One advantage of this embodiment is that the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part in relation to the machine can be determined to determine, for example, the distance from a known reference point or axis of the machine to the edge of the first tool part when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part and the second tool part is attached to the machine.

[0043] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data is obtained by decoding a unique machine-readable code of an identification marker and obtaining individual dimension information data from the decoded information, and / or by comparing the unique machine-readable code with associated data including individual dimension information data of a tool part provided with a unique machine-readable code and obtaining individual dimension information data from memory.

[0044] One advantage of this embodiment is that information regarding individual dimensions can be coded and stored in the unique machine-readable code available on the tool part itself.

[0045] One advantage of storing information about individual dimensions in memory (103a, 103b, 103c), for example, remote memory (103c), is that individual dimensions can be stored and managed by the tool part manufacturer for the tool part customer.

[0046] According to a third embodiment, a computer program product comprising a non-transient computer-readable medium having a computer program including program instructions is provided, the computer program being loadable into a processing circuit and configured to cause the execution of the method when the computer program is executed by the processing circuit.

[0047] According to a fourth embodiment, a tool part for a cutting tool is provided, comprising an identification marker arranged on the tool part, wherein the identification marker is a unique machine-readable code comprising individual dimensional information data, the individual dimensional information data comprises at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part measured when manufacturing the tool part, and wherein the machine-readable code is configured to be read by a reader device and decoded by an electronic device configured to communicate with the reader device.

[0048] One advantage of this embodiment is that each individual tool part is provided with a unique machine-readable code containing individual dimensional data for that specific tool part. This saves time by eliminating the need to measure the dimensions of the tool part at a later point while using it in machine operations, for example, and reduces measurement errors caused by humans. Another advantage is that the individual dimensional data can be acquired by a device that enables the use of the data by a machine, for example, while simultaneously limiting the need for human interaction and minimizing the risk of human error.

[0049] The effects and features of the second to fourth embodiments are largely similar to those described above in relation to the first embodiment. The embodiments mentioned in relation to the first embodiment are generally compatible with the second to fourth embodiments.

[0050] The present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description provided below. The detailed description and specific examples disclose preferred embodiments of the present disclosure merely by way of example. Those skilled in the art will understand from the guidance of the detailed description that changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0051] Therefore, it should be understood that the disclosures made herein are not limited to specific component parts of the described device or steps of the described method, as such devices and methods may vary. It should also be understood that the technical terms used in this specification are intended solely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. As used in the specification and the appended claims, the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” and “said” are intended to imply the presence of one or more elements unless otherwise explicitly stated in the context. Thus, for example, references to “one unit” or “the unit” may include several devices, etc. Furthermore, words such as “comprising,” “comprising,” “containing,” and similar terms do not exclude other elements or steps. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0052] The above purposes, as well as additional purposes, features, and advantages of the present disclosure, will be more fully understood by referring to the following exemplary and non-limiting detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, taken together with the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary tool part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary tool part in the form of a cutting insert having at least one cutting edge according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 3a through 3c illustrate exemplary individual dimensions of different tool parts according to embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary assembled tool part attached to a machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 5a through 5c each illustrate exemplary systems according to embodiments of the present disclosure. FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate exemplary schematic data relationships of associated individual dimension information data according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of exemplary method steps according to embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary computer program product according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0053] The present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in other forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. The disclosed embodiments are provided to adequately convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0054] An exemplary tool part for use in a machine operation will now be described for illustrative purposes to visualize and illustrate aspects of the prior art and the present invention. It is understood that aspects of the present invention can be applied to any tool part in any machine operation.

[0055] In the example and in the following description, a tool part for cutting is disclosed. An exemplary machine operation relates to a machine having a cutting tool used to remove chips from a piece of material during the machine operation. The piece of material described herein may typically comprise a metal workpiece to be machined, but the material may be any other material such as plastic, stone, or wood material. The machine described herein may generally include a milling machine, a turning machine, a hole making machine, a threading machine, or any other machine configured to process the piece of material by the tool part.

[0056] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) of a cutting tool (18). In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c) are cutting inserts (21a, 21b, 21c) and the tool part (20d) is a tool holder (22). In this example, the tool holder (22) is arranged to receive the cutting inserts (21a, 21b, 21c) at the positions of the tool holder (22) indicated as positions "A", "B", and "C", respectively.

[0057] Additionally, in the example as illustrated in FIG. 1, each cutting insert (21a, 21b, 21c) includes at least one cutting edge. FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary tool part (20c) in the form of a cutting insert (21c) having at least one cutting edge. In the example, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, each cutting edge of each cutting insert (21a, 21b, 21c) is configured to be used to remove chips from a piece of material.

[0058] Often, the machine operator needs to locate the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) and ensure that the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are in the desired position before the machine operation can begin. In the example of the cutting tool (18) as shown in FIG. 1, the cutting machine operator therefore needs to ensure that the cutting edge of the cutting insert (21a, 21b, 21c), for example, is in the desired position. This is often done by visual inspection and, in some cases, by manual measurement by the machine operator before the machine operation can begin.

[0059] Today, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the distance from the tool holder rotation axis (AXt) to the respective cutting edge of each cutting insert (21a, 21b, 21c) can be determined by manual measurement by a machine operator. In another example, before starting the machine operation, the machine operator places the cutting edge at a specific position on the material piece by bringing the cutting edge into contact with the material piece and determines, for example, the distance from the tool holder rotation axis (Axt) to the cutting edge of the cutting insert (21a, 21b, 21c).

[0060] As mentioned above, the first disadvantage of the current approach is that the cutting tool (18) may be mispositioned and thus placed in an undesirable position, resulting in an inaccurate distance from the material piece to the cutting edge of the cutting insert (21a, 21b, 21c) during machine operation using the cutting tool (18), which can cause serious damage to the cutting tool (18) as well as the material piece.

[0061] As mentioned above, the second disadvantage of the current approach is that even if the operator ensures that the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are positioned in the desired location before the machine operation, human error is a factor that can lead to incorrect positioning of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) during the machine operation.

[0062] As mentioned above, the third disadvantage of the current approach is that when the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are attached to the machine, a significant amount of time is spent positioning the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) in relation to the material to be processed by the machine and / or the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). This time is costly and adds time to the overall manufacturing process of the product.

[0063] It is the purpose of some embodiments to resolve, mitigate, reduce, or eliminate at least some of the above or other disadvantages.

[0064] Today, the dimensions of specific tool parts can be documented with a dimension value plus or minus a specific tolerance value. Often, when manufacturing specific tool parts, the manufacturing process itself cannot be that precise; therefore, each manufactured tool part will have actual dimensions within a specific tolerance of the desired dimension value—that is, within that specific tolerance value.

[0065] This means that every individual specific tool part has dimensions with a dimensional value plus or minus a specific tolerance value. This implies that the actual dimensions of each individual tool part differ between different tool parts due to the tolerance value.

[0066] Therefore, while these recorded dimensions can be used to some extent, tolerance values ​​for each individual tool part must still be measured before, for example, they are used in machine work. This means that, for instance, time must be taken to verify the precise dimensions of individual tool parts.

[0067] Therefore, due to the aforementioned disadvantages, it is necessary to know the exact dimensions of specific individual tool parts to minimize the time required to position tool parts in relation to machines and / or materials, for example, and to minimize the risk of human error when positioning tool parts at specific locations for processing in machine operations, for example.

[0068] Therefore, there is a need for alternative approaches to reduce the risk of human error and to position tool parts, for example, in relation to machines and / or materials. The inventors have presented a solution that can reduce the risk of human error and reduce the time required to verify that a desired tool part is in a desired location, for example, in relation to machines and / or materials. In the following, aspects and embodiments describing an alternative approach to reduce the risk of human error and to position tool parts, for example, in relation to machines and / or materials will be presented.

[0069] Refer again to FIG. 1, which illustrates exemplary tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] A first aspect of the present disclosure illustrates tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) for a cutting tool (18). According to some embodiments, the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are any of a cutting insert, a cutting edge, a milling tool part, a drilling tool part, a drill chuck, a milling cutter chuck, or a tool holder. The tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) include identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) arranged on the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).

[0071] According to some embodiments, the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) is at least any of a proprietary machine-readable code, an open-source machine-readable code, a two-dimensional code, a three-dimensional code, an image Quick Response code, a high-capacity color two-dimensional code, a European Article Number code, a DataMatrix code, or a MaxiCode, or a combination of at least any of these.

[0072] According to some embodiments, the identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are etched from the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). According to some embodiments, the identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are stickers attached to the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). According to some embodiments, the identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are painted on the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).

[0073] The identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are unique machine-readable codes associated with individual dimension information data (idID), wherein the individual dimension information data (idID) includes at least one individually measured dimension of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). In other words, each identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) of each tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) is unique so that other tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) do not have the same identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d). This allows identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) to be associated with individual dimension information data (idID).

[0074] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) includes at least one individually measured dimension of a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured at a specific tool part temperature when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). According to some embodiments, the individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) is a dimension at a specific temperature. In one example, the dimension of the tool part may vary depending on the temperature of the tool part, and, for example, the tool part may expand at a higher temperature.

[0075] According to some embodiments, individually measured dimensions are measured automatically by a measuring machine and / or manually by a measuring tool by an operator.

[0076] Accordingly, in this embodiment, each individual tool part is provided with a unique machine-readable code that can be associated in turn with individual dimensional information data (idID) for that specific individual tool part. This saves time and reduces, for example, measurement errors caused by humans by eliminating the need to measure the dimensions of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) at a later point while using the tool parts in machine work.

[0077] According to some embodiments, the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are cutting inserts (21a, 21b, 21c) and the individual dimension information data (idID) includes at least one individually measured dimension of the cutting inserts (21a, 21b, 21c) measured when manufacturing the cutting inserts (21a, 21b, 21c).

[0078] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary tool part (20c) in the form of a cutting insert (21c) having at least one cutting edge according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the exemplary tool part (20c) includes an identification marker (40c) arranged on the tool part (20c).

[0079] FIGS. 3a and 3b illustrate exemplary individual dimensions of a cutting insert (21c) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 3a, a height h and a width w are illustrated. In FIG. 3b, a dimension “a” from the center of the cutting insert (21c) to the first cutting edge of the cutting insert (21c) is illustrated. In FIG. 3b, a dimension “b” from the center of the cutting insert (21c) to the second cutting edge of the cutting insert (21c) is illustrated. In FIG. 3b, a dimension “c” from the center of the cutting insert (21c) to the third cutting edge of the cutting insert (21c) is illustrated.

[0080] FIG. 3c illustrates exemplary individual dimensions of a tool part (20d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated in FIG. 3c, the exemplary tool part (20d) includes an identification marker (40d) arranged on the tool part (20d). The tool part (20d) in the example of FIG. 3c is a tool holder (22). FIG. 3c illustrates a dimension “d” from the center of the tool holder axis (AXt) of the tool holder (22) to the center of a cutting insert attachment point configured to receive cutting inserts (21a, 21b, 21c).

[0081] FIG. 4 illustrates exemplary assembled tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) attached to a machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 4, the dimension “a” from the center of the cutting insert (21c) to the first cutting edge of the cutting insert (21c) is shown together with the dimension “d” from the center of the tool holder axis (AXt) of the tool holder (22) to the center of the cutting insert attachment point to show two dimensions having a common measurement point.

[0082] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the individually measured dimensions of a specific cutting insert (21c) measured when manufacturing the cutting insert (21c) can be used, for example, during the manufacturing process for faster and more reliable positioning of the cutting insert (21c) in relation to a piece of material to be processed in a machine operation.

[0083] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) is coded into a machine-readable code and the machine-readable code is read by a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) and configured to be decoded by an electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) configured to communicate with the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c).

[0084] Accordingly, in this embodiment, individual dimension information data can be obtained by a device that enables, for example, the use of individual dimension information data by a machine and simultaneously limits the need for human interaction, thereby minimizing the risk of human error.

[0085] FIGS. 5a through 5c each illustrate an exemplary system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) for reading a machine-readable code. According to some embodiments, the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) is any of a camera-based reader, a video camera reader, a pen-type reader having a photodiode, a laser scanner, a charge-coupled device reader, or a mobile phone camera. According to some embodiments, the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) is a component integrated into an electronic device that is a standalone component. Reader devices (10a, 10b, 10c) are configured to read machine-readable codes arranged on tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) while using tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) in machine work by machine (50).

[0086] The system (100) further includes electronic devices (1a, 1b, 1c) configured to be connected to reader devices (10a, 10b, 10c). According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a portable electronic device (1a). According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a local electronic device (1b). According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a remote electronic device (1c). According to some embodiments, the electronic devices (1a, 1b, 1c) are configured to be connected to a communication network (60).

[0087] FIG. 5a illustrates an electronic device (1a) in the form of a smartphone, tablet, mobile phone, feature phone, or any portable electronic device. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5a, the reader device (10a) is the camera of the smartphone (1a). In this example, the electronic device (1a) is a smartphone held by a machine operator when preparing tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) for machine work. The electronic device may also be a local electronic device (1b) installed as part of a machine (50), for example, as shown in FIG. 5b. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5b, the reader device (10b) is a standalone reader device connected to the electronic device (1b) and installed as part of the machine (50). According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a remote server (1c) connected to a reader device (10c) via a communication network (60) as shown in FIG. 5c. In one example, the machine (50) is operated from a remote location, for example, within a factory.

[0088] According to some embodiments, the communication network (60) is a wireless communication network. According to some embodiments, the wireless communication network is a standardized wireless local area network such as a wireless local area network (WLAN), Bluetooth™, Zigbee, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), or a similar network. According to some embodiments, the wireless communication network is a standardized wireless wide area network such as a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Extended GSM, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution (EDGE), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), Narrowband-IoT (5G), Global Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), or Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB) or a similar network. According to some embodiments, the wireless communication network may also be a combination of both a wireless local area network and a wireless wide area network. According to some embodiments, the communication network (60) may be a combination of a wired communication network and a wireless communication network. According to some embodiments, the communication network (60) is defined by the Common Internet Protocol.

[0089] The electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) has a processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) configured to allow the system (100) to detect an identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) on a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) by a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), wherein the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) is a unique machine-readable code.

[0090] The processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to read a unique machine-readable code of an identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) by a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) and to obtain individual dimension information data (idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) from the unique machine-readable code.

[0091] According to some embodiments, the electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) further includes memory (103a, 103b, 103c). According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) is stored in memory (103a, 103b, 103c).

[0092] Accordingly, in this embodiment, individual dimensions measured when manufacturing individual tool parts are acquired using a reader device and can be used, for example, while a tool part customer is using the individual tool parts. This eliminates the need to measure the individual dimensions of the tool parts at a later point in time as needed, only for tool parts associated with dimension values ​​+ / - specific tolerance values. For example, this saves time and improves measurement accuracy before or during the tool part customer's machine operation, and reduces measurement errors caused by human operators.

[0093] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to enable the system (100) to obtain machine dimension information data (madID) including at least a first assembly dimension that defines the relationship of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) to the machine (50) when the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are attached to the machine (50).

[0094] Accordingly, as dimensional information regarding the machine of this embodiment, individual dimensions of the tool parts can be used in combination with known dimensions associated with the machine when the tool parts are assembled to the machine.

[0095] FIG. 4 illustrates exemplary assembled tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) attached to a machine (50). According to some embodiments, the first tool part is attached to the machine (50) by the second tool part. According to some embodiments, the tool part is attached to the machine (50) by the tool holder (22). In the example of FIG. 4, the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c) are attached to the tool holder (22), and the tool holder (22) is attached to the machine (50).

[0096] According to some embodiments, machine dimension information data (madID) is obtained from a memory (103a, 103b, 103c) that can be connected to a processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c).

[0097] According to some embodiments, machine dimension information data (madID) is obtained through at least any of manual input of machine dimension information data (madID) through a user interface (400a, 400b, 400c) of an electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) or automatic input of machine dimension information data (madID) by a machine (50) connectable to the electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c).

[0098] According to some embodiments, machine dimension information data (madID) includes a predetermined dimensional relationship and / or a predetermined angular relationship of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) to the machine (50) when the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are attached to the machine (50).

[0099] According to some embodiments, machine dimension information data (madID) includes an angular relationship of a machine's predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) to a predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, tool part (20d) has a predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) that is shared with the machine reference axis (AXm) in the example, and thus the angular relationship of the machine's predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) to the predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) is 0 degrees.

[0100] According to some embodiments, machine dimension information data (madID) includes a distance relationship between a predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine and a predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). In an example as illustrated in FIG. 4, there is no distance between the predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine and the predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) of the tool part (20d).

[0101] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to allow the system (100) to determine a first assembly dimension (d) of a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) in relation to a machine (50) based on first individual dimension information data (1idID) and machine dimension information data (madID).

[0102] In one example, as shown in FIG. 4, the distance between the predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine and the predetermined tool reference axis for the tool part (20c) is the distance (d) to the assembly point of the tool part (20d) to which the tool part (20c) is attached.

[0103] Accordingly, in this embodiment, individual dimensions of a tool part may be used in combination with known dimensions related to the machine to determine a first assembly dimension of the tool part related to the machine, for example, the position of the tool part related to the machine.

[0104] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to cause the system (100) to detect a first identification marker (40c) in a first tool part (20c) and a second identification marker (40d) in a second tool part (20d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), and to read the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c) and the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c). The processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to obtain first individual dimension information data (1idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the first tool part (20c) measured when manufacturing the first tool part (20c) from the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c), and to obtain second individual dimension information data (2idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the second tool part (20d) measured when manufacturing the second tool part (20d) from the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d). The processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to determine the second assembly dimension (L) of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID) and the second individual dimension information data (2idID).

[0105] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part can be determined, for example, when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part.

[0106] In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the second assembly dimension (L) of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) includes the sum of the dimension (d) of the second individual dimension information data (2idID) and the dimension (a) of the first individual dimension information data (1idID).

[0107] According to some embodiments, the first tool part (20c) is configured to be attached to the second tool part (20d), and the second tool part (20d) is configured to be attached to the machine (50), and the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to allow the system (100) to determine the third assembly dimensions of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) for the machine (50) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID), the second individual dimension information data (2idID), and the machine dimension information data (madID).

[0108] In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the third assembly dimension of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) includes the sum of the dimension (d) of the second individual dimension information data (2idID) and the dimension (a) of the first individual dimension information data (1idID), and in the example, the machine dimension information data (madID) defines a machine reference axis (AXm) such that it is common with the predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) of the second tool part (20d) when the second tool part (20d) is attached to the machine (50).

[0109] According to some embodiments not illustrated, the first assembly dimensions of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) for the machine (50) are additionally based on an offset distance (q) between a predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) and a predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine. According to some embodiments, the offset distance (q) between the predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) and the predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine is obtained from a memory (103a, 103b, 103c) containing tool and machine dimension data.

[0110] In another example not illustrated, machine dimension information data (madID) defines a machine reference axis (AXm) such that when the second tool part (20d) is attached to the machine (50), it is offset from a predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) of the second tool part (20d) by a distance (q), and thus the third assembly dimension for the machine reference axis (AXm) is q+d+a.

[0111] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part in relation to the machine may be determined to determine, for example, the distance from a known reference point or axis of the machine to the edge of the first tool part when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part and the second tool part is attached to the machine.

[0112] In one example, referring to FIG. 4, a machine operation by a tool part in the form of a cutting insert (21c) is used to remove chips from a piece of material (70) that is in a fixed position relative to the machine (50). A specific position of the cutting edge of the cutting insert (21c) relative to the piece of material (70) is required. This position may be determined by how the cutting insert (21c) is positioned relative to the machine (50) and / or the piece of material (70). Referring to FIG. 4, in one example, the position of the cutting edge of the cutting insert (21c) relative to the piece of material (70) is determined to be at a distance (P) between the piece of material (70) and a fixed machine reference point (Mref). When replacing the cutting insert (21c), it is desirable for the new cutting edge of the new cutting insert to be in the same position within space at the same distance (P) relative to the piece of material (70). When mounting a new cutting insert onto a tool holder (22), a new cutting insert with dimensions identical to the previous cutting insert is used, or a distance (P) is achieved by adjusting the position of the machine reference axis (AXm) by, for example, the machine (50), so that the new cutting edge of the new cutting insert is determined to be at the distance (P) between the material piece (70) and the machine reference point (Mref). In this example, determining the distance (P) can be achieved by first knowing the second assembly dimension (L) of the cutting insert (21c) and the tool holder (22) in relation to the machine (50). The relationship to the machine (50) is based on machine dimension information data (madID) associated with the fixed machine reference point (Mref) in this case. The first individual dimension information data (1idID) of the new cutting insert and the second individual dimension information data (2idID) of the tool holder (22) are used by the machine (50) to adjust the position of the machine reference axis (Axm) so that the new cutting edge of the new cutting insert is determined to be in a position in space at the distance (P) between the material piece (70) and the machine reference point (Mref).

[0113] FIGS. 6a and 6b illustrate exemplary schematic data relationships of associated individual dimension information data. FIG. 6a illustrates an exemplary identification marker having a unique machine-readable code of "AA0002". According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) comprises a plurality of individually measured dimensions of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). An exemplary identification marker having a unique machine-readable code of "AA0002" is associated with individual dimension information data (idID), namely a=9.0525mm at 20 degrees Celsius, b=9.0520mm at 20 degrees Celsius, and c=9.0531mm at 20 degrees Celsius. Dimensions a, b, and c are examples of individually measured dimensions of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).

[0114] According to some embodiments, the individually measured dimensions of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are dimensions at a specific temperature. In one example, the dimensions of the tool parts may vary depending on the temperature of the tool parts, for example, the tool parts may expand at higher temperatures. According to some embodiments, the individually measured dimensions of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are dimensions at a specific temperature and / or a relationship to a function for determining the dimensions at a specific temperature. According to some embodiments, the expansion of the dimensions of the tool parts at a specific temperature is predetermined and is part of the individual dimension information data (idID). In FIG. 6a, dimension a = 9,0550 mm at 800 degrees Celsius and dimension a = 9,0545 mm at 700 degrees Celsius. This information can be used to determine the dimensions of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) when they have a specific temperature.

[0115] FIG. 6b illustrates an identification marker of an example having a unique machine-readable code of "BB2342". The identification marker of an example having a unique machine-readable code of "BB2342" is associated with individual dimensional information data (idID), namely d=52,052mm at 20 degrees Celsius, d=52,0560mm at 800 degrees Celsius, and d=52,0545 at 700 degrees Celsius.

[0116] According to some embodiments, the system (100) includes a temperature sensor device configured to determine the current temperature of a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d), and processing circuits (102a, 102b, 102c) are configured to cause the system (100) to obtain individual dimension information data (idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) from a unique machine-readable code, wherein the at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) additionally depends on the current temperature of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d). According to some embodiments, the temperature sensor device is any of an infrared camera or a thermometer. According to some embodiments, the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) is configured to acquire the current temperature of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).

[0117] According to some embodiments, the second tool part (20d) has a predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) having a known relationship to a predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine when the second tool part (20d) is attached to the machine (50), which is included in machine dimension information data (madID). According to some embodiments, the predetermined tool reference axis (AXt) is common, perpendicular, or parallel to the predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine.

[0118] According to some embodiments, a predetermined machine reference axis (AXm) of the machine is defined by the rotation of the second tool part (20d) when the second tool part (20d) is inserted into the machine (50). According to some embodiments, the reference axis (AXm) of the machine is defined by the rotation of the workpiece inserted into the machine (50).

[0119] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) is obtained by decoding the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) and obtaining individual dimension information data (idID) from the decoded information.

[0120] Accordingly, in this embodiment, information regarding individual dimensions can be coded and stored in the unique machine-readable code available on the tool part itself.

[0121] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) is obtained by comparing associated data with a unique machine-readable code, the system includes individual dimension information data (idID) of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) provided with a unique machine-readable code, and by obtaining individual dimension information data (idID) from memory (103a, 103b, 103c).

[0122] Accordingly, in this embodiment, information about individual dimensions may be stored in memory, for example, remote memory, and information data (idID) may be stored and managed by the tool part manufacturer for the tool part customer.

[0123] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to allow the system (100) to output at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) through the user interface (400a, 400b, 400c) of the electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c).

[0124] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to output at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) as input data to a machine, which is connectable to an electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) configured to perform operation of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d).

[0125] According to some embodiments, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to allow the system (100) to output a determined distance to a part of the tool part (20c) based on machine dimension information data (madID) through the user interface (400a, 400b, 400c) of the electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c).

[0126] FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of exemplary method steps according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method comprises the step (S1a) of detecting identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) in tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) by a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), wherein the identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are unique machine-readable codes; the step (S2a) of reading the unique machine-readable codes of the identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c); and includes the step (S3a) of obtaining individual dimension information data (idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) from the unique machine-readable code.

[0127] Accordingly, in this embodiment, each individual tool part is provided with a unique machine-readable code that can be in turn associated with individual dimension information data (idID) for that specific individual tool part. This eliminates the need to measure the dimensions of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) at a later point in time while the tool parts are being used in a machine, for example.

[0128] According to some embodiments, the method further includes the step (S4) of obtaining machine dimension information data (madID) including at least a first assembly dimension that defines the relationship of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) to the machine (50) when the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are attached to the machine (50).

[0129] Accordingly, as dimensional information regarding the machine of this embodiment, individual dimensions of the tool parts can be used in combination with known dimensions associated with the machine when the tool parts are assembled to the machine.

[0130] According to some embodiments, the method further includes the step (S5a) of determining a first assembly dimension (d) of a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) in relation to a machine (50) based on first individual dimension information data (1idID) and machine dimension information data (madID).

[0131] Accordingly, in this embodiment, individual dimensions of a tool part may be used in combination with known dimensions related to the machine to determine a first assembly dimension of the tool part related to the machine, for example, the position of the tool part related to the machine.

[0132] According to some embodiments, the method further comprises the step (S1b) of detecting a first identification marker (40c) in a first tool part (20c) and a second identification marker (40d) in a second tool part (20d) by a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), and the step (S2b) of reading a unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c) and a unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c). The method further comprises the step (S3b) of obtaining first individual dimension information data (1idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the first tool part (20c) measured when manufacturing the first tool part (20c) from the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c), and obtaining second individual dimension information data (2idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the second tool part (20d) measured when manufacturing the second tool part (20d) from the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d). The method further comprises the step (S5b) of determining a second assembly dimension (L) of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID) and the second individual dimension information data (2idID).

[0133] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part can be determined, for example, when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part.

[0134] According to some embodiments, the method further includes the step of determining a third assembly dimension of a first tool part (20c) and a second tool part (20d) for a machine (50) based on a first individual dimension information data (1idID), a second individual dimension information data (2idID), and machine dimension information data (madID).

[0135] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the assembly dimensions of the first tool part and the second tool part in relation to the machine may be determined to determine, for example, the distance from a known reference point or axis of the machine to the edge of the first tool part when the first tool part is attached to the second tool part and the second tool part is attached to the machine.

[0136] According to some embodiments, individual dimension information data (idID) is obtained by decoding the unique machine-readable code of an identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) and obtaining the individual dimension information data (idID) from the decoded information, and / or by comparing the unique machine-readable code with associated data, and the method includes the step of obtaining the individual dimension information data (idID) from memory (103a, 103b, 103c) and the individual dimension information data (idID) of a tool part provided with a unique machine-readable code.

[0137] Accordingly, in this embodiment, information regarding individual dimensions can be coded and stored in the unique machine-readable code available on the tool part itself.

[0138] In addition, the fact that information about individual dimensions is stored in memory (103a, 103b, 103c), for example, remote memory (103c), means that individual dimensions can be managed by the tool part manufacturer for the tool part customer.

[0139] FIG. 8 illustrates a computer program product (500) according to a third aspect of the present disclosure. The computer program product (500) comprises a non-transient computer-readable medium having a computer program including program instructions, the computer program being loadable into a processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) and configured to cause the execution of a method when the computer program is executed by the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c).

[0140] Those skilled in the art understand that the present disclosure is by no means limited to the preferred embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art also understand that modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the appended claims. Additionally, those skilled in the art may understand and perform variations of the disclosed embodiments by reviewing the drawings, the content of the disclosure, and the appended claims in practicing the claimed disclosure.

Claims

Claim 1 A system (100) for using identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) on tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) used to determine the dimensions of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d), comprising: a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c) for reading a machine-readable code; The electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) configured to be connected to the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), wherein the electronic device (1a, 1b, 1c) has a processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c), and the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) causes the system (100) to detect an identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) in a tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), wherein the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) is a unique machine-readable code, and the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) 40d) to detect; - to read the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c); and - configured to obtain individual dimension information data (idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) from the unique machine-readable code, and the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) causes the system (100) to detect a first identification marker (40c) in the first tool part (20c) and a second identification marker (40d) in the second tool part (20d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c);- The unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c) and the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d) are read by the reader devices (10a, 10b, 10c); - From the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c), a first individual dimension information data (1idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the first tool part (20c) measured when manufacturing the first tool part (20c) is obtained, and from the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d), a second individual dimension information data (2idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the second tool part (20d) measured when manufacturing the second tool part (20d) is obtained; and - a system for using an identification marker, further configured to determine a second assembly dimension (L) of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID) and the second individual dimension information data (2idID).; Claim 2 A system for using an identification marker, wherein the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to enable the system (100) to obtain machine dimension information data (madID) including at least a first assembly dimension that defines the relationship of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) to the machine (50) when the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) is attached to the machine (50). Claim 3 A system for using an identification marker, wherein the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to enable the system (100) to determine a first assembly dimension (d) of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) for the machine (50) based on the individual dimension information data (idID) and the machine dimension information data (madID). Claim 4 In any one of claims 1 to 3, the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) causes the system to obtain machine dimension information data (madID) comprising at least a first assembly dimension defining the relationship of the first tool part (20c) to the machine (50) and a second assembly dimension defining the relationship of the second tool part (20d) to the machine (50) when the first tool part (20c) is attached to the second tool part (20d) and the second tool part (20d) is attached to the machine (50); A system for using identification markers further configured to determine the third assembly dimensions of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) for the machine (50) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID), the second individual dimension information data (2idID), and the machine dimension information data (madID). Claim 5 A system for using an identification marker, wherein, in any one of claims 1 to 3, the individual dimension information data (idID) is obtained by decoding the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) and obtaining the individual dimension information data (idID) from the decoded information. Claim 6 A system for using an identification marker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the individual dimension information data (idID) is obtained by comparing the unique machine-readable code with associated data including the individual dimension information data (idID) of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) provided with the unique machine-readable code, and by obtaining the individual dimension information data (idID) from memory (103a, 103b, 103c). Claim 7 A method for using identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) on tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) used to determine the dimensions of tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d), comprising: (S1a) a step of detecting identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) on tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) by a reader device (10a, 10b, 10c), wherein the identification markers (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) are unique machine-readable codes; - (S2a) a step of reading the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c); and - (S3a) a step of obtaining individual dimension information data (idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) measured when manufacturing the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) from the unique machine-readable code, wherein the method comprises: - (S1b) a step of detecting a first identification marker (40c) in the first tool part (20c) and a second identification marker (40d) in the second tool part (20d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c); - (S2b) A step of reading the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c) and the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d) by the reader device (10a, 10b, 10c);- (S3b) obtaining first individual dimension information data (1idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the first tool part (20c) measured when manufacturing the first tool part (20c) from the unique machine-readable code of the first identification marker (40c), and obtaining second individual dimension information data (2idID) including at least one individually measured dimension of the second tool part (20d) measured when manufacturing the second tool part (20d) from the unique machine-readable code of the second identification marker (40d); and - (S5b) a method for using an identification marker, further comprising the step of determining a second assembly dimension (L) of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID) and the second individual dimension information data (2idID).; Claim 8 A method for using an identification marker according to claim 7, the method further comprises the step of: (S4) obtaining machine dimension information data (madID) including at least a first assembly dimension that defines the relationship of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) to the machine (50) when the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) are attached to the machine (50). Claim 9 A method for using an identification marker according to claim 8, the method further comprises the step of: (S5a) determining a first assembly dimension (d) of the tool parts (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) for the machine (50) based on the individual dimension information data (idID) and the machine dimension information data (madID). Claim 10 A method for using an identification marker, wherein the method comprises: (S6) obtaining machine dimension information data (madID) comprising at least a first assembly dimension defining the relationship of the first tool part (20c) to the machine (50) and a second assembly dimension defining the relationship of the second tool part (20d) to the machine (50) when the first tool part (20c) is attached to the second tool part (20d) and the second tool part (20d) is attached to the machine (50); and (S7) determining a third assembly dimension of the first tool part (20c) and the second tool part (20d) to the machine (50) based on the first individual dimension information data (1idID), the second individual dimension information data (2idID), and the machine dimension information data (madID). Claim 11 A method for using an identification marker according to claim 7, wherein the individual dimension information data (idID) is obtained by: - ​​decoding the unique machine-readable code of the identification marker (40a, 40b, 40c, 40d) and obtaining the individual dimension information data (idID) from the decoded information; and / or - comparing the unique machine-readable code with associated data including the individual dimension information data (idID) of the tool part (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) provided with the unique machine-readable code and obtaining the individual dimension information data (idID) from memory (103a, 103b, 103c). Claim 12 A non-transient computer-readable medium storing a computer program comprising program instructions, wherein the computer program is loadable into a processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c) and configured to cause the execution of a method according to any one of claims 7 through 11 when the computer program is executed by the processing circuit (102a, 102b, 102c). Claim 13 delete Claim 14 delete Claim 15 delete

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