Code Reader Automates Measurement Part Program Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The measurement process is time-consuming and prone to errors due to the need for manual input of part program information for each measurement object.
Innovation Solution
A measurement control apparatus and system that includes a code reader to automatically identify part programs by reading codes attached to measurement objects, and a measurement information providing unit to send start commands to measuring devices, eliminating the need for manual input of file names or serial numbers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual input of part program information is used for each measurement object, then measurement accuracy can be ensured through operator verification, but measurement time increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement object itself provides the part program information through its attached code (barcode, QR code, etc.). The code contains identification information that automatically identifies the corresponding part program, eliminating the need for manual input by the operator. This self-service approach ensures accuracy while dramatically reducing measurement time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical input process (operator reading, verifying, and typing part program information) with an automated optical/electronic reading system. The code reader automatically scans the code on the measurement object and extracts the part program identification information, substituting human operation with automated device operation.
2Reliability
If manual input of part program information is required, then operators can verify information accuracy, but input errors occur and reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement object provides its own identification information through the code attached to it. This eliminates the possibility of operators inputting wrong information, as the system automatically reads the code and retrieves the corresponding part program. The reliability of input accuracy is dramatically improved while operation complexity is reduced.
Solution Approach 2:
The system reads the code from the measurement object and automatically retrieves the corresponding part program information. This feedback mechanism ensures that the correct part program is always selected based on the actual measurement object, eliminating manual verification steps and preventing input errors.
3Productivity
If code reading automation is implemented, then measurement efficiency increases, but system complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The code reader and measurement control apparatus are designed to handle multiple types of codes (barcodes, QR codes, data matrices) and multiple measurement objects. The system uses existing code structures that are already widely used in industry, making the solution universally applicable without requiring custom complex systems for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The code attached to the measurement object serves as an intermediary that carries the part program identification information. Instead of directly complex interactions between operators and measurement systems, the code acts as a simple mediator that enables automatic information transfer, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity.
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AI summary
Facilitate the work of setting the part program used in the measuring device for each object to be measured. A measurement control apparatus of the present invention includes a code reader that reads a code containing at least a part program identification information, and a measurement information providing unit that, when the code is read by the code reader, sends a start command of a part program corresponding to the part program identification information recorded in the code to a measuring device, and causes the measuring device to execute processing according to the part program prepared in advance.