Coordinate Measuring Program Selection via Barcode Hub Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the production of vehicle aluminum alloy hubs, the inefficiency in calling the correct measuring program for coordinate measuring machines leads to slow measuring processes, misidentification of hub types, and potential damage to equipment, resulting in economic losses due to the manual search for programs.
Innovation Solution
A three-coordinate measuring system that uses an optical collecting head to scan graphic identifiers, such as barcodes or two-dimensional codes, to automatically acquire the product type and call the corresponding measuring program, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual search for measuring programs is used, then the coordinate measuring machine can be operated, but the measuring efficiency is lowered and program misidentification occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-arranging the correspondence between graphic identifiers and measuring programs. The graphic identifier is prepared in advance on the product or its documentation, and the measuring program is pre-configured in the system database, eliminating the need for manual search during the actual measuring process.
Solution Approach 2:
The graphic identifier serves as an intermediary element that connects the physical product to its corresponding measuring program. Instead of directly searching for programs, the system uses the graphic identifier as a mediator to automatically retrieve the correct measuring program through database lookup.
2Reliability
If manual program selection is used, then the operator can control the measuring process, but program misidentification occurs due to small appearance differences between hub types
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a graphic identifier (barcode or two-dimensional code) as a copy or representation of the product type information. Instead of visually comparing product appearance features, the system reads the graphic identifier which contains encoded information about the product type, ensuring accurate program selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual visual identification process is replaced by an automated optical scanning system. The optical collecting head reads the graphic identifier and the control component automatically retrieves the corresponding measuring program, eliminating human error in program selection.
3Productivity
If multiple measuring programs are preset for different hub types, then the measuring speed is improved, but the complexity of program selection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The graphic identifier system serves multiple functions: it identifies product type, selects the appropriate measuring program, and can potentially store additional product information. This universal approach simplifies the overall system architecture despite handling multiple product variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically selecting and loading the appropriate measuring program based on the graphic identifier reading. The control component autonomously manages program selection without requiring operator intervention, reducing the perceived complexity for users.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables quick and accurate identification of product types, reducing equipment damage and enhancing measuring efficiency by automating the program call process, thereby improving the overall production process.
Implementation Method 1
the type collector for the product to be tested comprises an optical collecting head capable of scanning a graphic identifier
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AI summary
The present invention provides a three-coordinate measuring system, comprises a three-coordinate measuring apparatus, and a type collector for the product to be tested; the three-coordinate measuring apparatus is provided with a probe, and a control component which controls the motion of the probe through a measuring program preset according to the product type, wherein the control component is electrically connected to the probe; the type collector for the product to be tested comprises an optical collecting head capable of scanning a graphic identifier, wherein the optical collecting head is electrically connected to the control component; the control component acquires the product type of the product to be tested according to the graphic identifier scanned by the optical collecting head, and calls a corresponding measuring program to control the motion of the probe in order to measure the product to be tested and acquire measuring data. The invention provides a three-coordinate measuring system and method, which can call a measuring program by reading and identifying a graphic identifier, and which is convenient, accurate and fast, effectively prevents man-made faults and improves detection efficiency.