CNC Panel Machine Motion Control for Wear-Adaptive Machining

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Solution Overview

Problem

Numerically controlled machine tools face inaccuracies and increased wear due to mechanical component deviations and high energy consumption, as existing optimization systems are designed for ideal factory conditions and do not account for real-time structural changes and usage patterns.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that utilize a control unit with detecting sensors and neural networks to optimize machine movement by receiving data on mechanical and energy usage parameters, updating working programs to minimize wear and energy consumption, and simulating trajectories to prevent collisions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If movement programs are optimized for ideal factory conditions, then energy consumption is reduced, but machining precision deteriorates due to mechanical component wear and deviations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoidmachining precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts movement programs based on real-time detection of mechanical component status. Sensors monitor position, velocity, and wear indicators, allowing the control unit to adjust trajectories and speeds to compensate for wear while maintaining energy efficiency. This transforms static optimization into dynamic adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where sensors continuously detect mechanical component deviations and wear, feed this information to the control unit, which then modifies movement programs accordingly. This closed-loop approach ensures both energy efficiency and machining precision are maintained despite component degradation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If machine tools operate continuously without interruption, then productivity is improved, but mechanical component wear increases leading to inaccuracies

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveproductivityVSAvoidmachining precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of mechanical component status through sensors before executing machining operations. The control unit uses this advance information to pre-adjust movement programs, compensating for expected wear patterns and maintaining precision throughout continuous operation without requiring interruptions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters such as speed, acceleration, and trajectory based on detected mechanical component wear. By dynamically adjusting these parameters, the system maintains machining precision even during continuous operation, allowing high productivity without sacrificing accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If standard movement programs are used without adaptation, then device complexity is minimized, but energy consumption increases and component wear accelerates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables machines to self-optimize their movement programs by detecting their own mechanical component status and automatically adjusting operational parameters. This self-service capability reduces energy consumption and wear without requiring complex external optimization systems, maintaining simplicity while improving efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Loss of time

If movement programs are optimized without considering real-time machine conditions, then loss of time is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to unaccounted wear and structural changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptimization timeVSAvoidoperation reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces complex mechanical optimization processes with sensor-based detection and control unit processing. Electronic sensors and algorithms substitute for time-consuming manual optimization, providing rapid adaptation to real-time conditions while ensuring reliable operation through continuous monitoring and adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentEP3907053B1Method for optimizing the movement of a machine for working panels and system thereof
Publication Date: 2023.08.02 SCM GRP
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method for optimizing the movement of a machine (1) for working wooden panels and the like, that can be executed by means of a control unit (U), wherein said machine (1) comprises: working members (11) for carrying out a working program (P) on the basis of instructions (I), actuating means (11'), connected to said working means (11), for actuating the operation on the basis of said instructions (I), one or more detecting sensors (12), for detecting data (D) based on predetermined status parameters of said working members (11) and/or of said actuating means (11') of said machine (1), and wherein said method comprises the following steps, executed by means of said control unit (U) connected to said actuating means (11') and to said detecting sensors (12) of said machine (1): A. receiving from said detecting sensors (12) said data (D), so as to detect the state of use of said working members (11); B. receiving and reading said working program (P) of said machine (1); C. optimizing said working program (P) according to said data (D), so as to obtain a modified working program, obtaining a sequence of movement instructions (I) of said actuating means (11'), according to the use of said working members (11); D. updating the instructions (I) of said working program (P) with said modified working program; and E. having said modified working program carried out by said machine by means of said actuating means (11').