Grinding Machine Control Integrating Sub-Processing Procedures

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Solution Overview

Problem

CNC grinding machine operations are fragmented and inefficient, requiring repetitive execution of processing procedures, leading to wasted time and reduced processing efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A grinding machine control method and system that integrates sub-processing procedures into a main procedure, using a processing scheduling module and tool management to automate the execution of multiple steps, allowing for synchronized operation of the grinding machine.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If separate computer numerical control programs are executed for different processing procedures, then each processing step can be controlled precisely, but the grinding processing process becomes fragmentary and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing qualityVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate computer numerical control programs into a single integrated control program. The processing scheduling procedure consolidates several independent processing procedures (including dressing procedures and grinding procedures) into one unified program structure, allowing the controller to execute them sequentially without requiring separate program loading and execution cycles. This integration maintains precise control over each processing step while eliminating the fragmentation and time loss associated with executing separate programs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Quantity of substance

If the same processing procedure needs to be repeated, then production volume increases, but execution time increases proportionally

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction volumeVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining multiple processing procedures (including dressing procedures and grinding procedures) within a single integrated control program. These procedures are prepared in advance with all necessary parameters and sequences configured, allowing them to be executed repeatedly without re-programming. The processing scheduling procedure enables the controller to call and execute these pre-configured procedures multiple times efficiently, significantly reducing the time required for repeated production runs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If multiple separate procedures are executed manually, then operational control is maintained, but operational convenience decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational convenienceVSAvoidcontrol structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the integrated control program into distinct, modular processing procedures (dressing procedures, grinding procedures, etc.), each with its own specific parameters and execution logic. The processing scheduling procedure acts as a coordinator that manages the execution sequence of these segmented procedures. This modular structure maintains operational control and clarity while enabling automated integrated execution, improving ease of operation without oversimplifying the control structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9211630B2Grinding machine control method and control system employing the method
Publication Date: 2015.12.15 FALCON MACHINE TOOLS
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AI summary

A grinding machine control method and a control system employing the method is disclosed. The grinding machine control method includes the step of providing a plurality of sub processing procedures each dominating a grinding machine to execute a respective processing step, the step of providing a processing scheduling processing to link the sub processing procedures into a main processing procedure, and the step of executing the main processing procedure to enable the grinding machine to run subject to the processing steps executed by the respective sub processing procedures.