Laser-Inscribed Tool ID Chip for Durable Machining Marking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tool identification systems in machining installations lack durability and reliability, especially under stressful conditions, and often require costly electronics for effective marking and tracking.
Innovation Solution
A tool identification chip with a plate-like base body having an adhesive side and a lettering side, where the lettering side is printed or laser-inscribed with a bijective identification code, providing durable and cost-efficient marking without the need for electronics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electronics are used for tool identification, then identification functionality is achieved, but cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification function from electronic components and implements it through a purely mechanical/optical marking system. The tool identification chip uses a plate-like base body with printed or laser-inscribed identification codes, completely eliminating the need for electronic circuits, batteries, or active components while maintaining reliable tool identification capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses printed or laser-inscribed identification codes that are optical copies of tool information, stored in databases for retrieval. This replaces electronic data storage and transmission with static visual markings that can be read by optical scanning systems, achieving the same identification purpose without electronic complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional marking methods are used, then tool identification is achieved, but durability under stressful conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies laser inscription technology that fundamentally changes the physical state of the marking material by melting or vaporizing the base body surface to create permanent, heat-resistant, and mechanically durable markings. This parameter change from conventional printing to laser-based material modification achieves superior durability under stressful machining conditions including heat, vibration, and chemical exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a plate-like base body made of durable materials such as metal or high-strength polymer that can withstand stressful machining conditions. The combination of the robust base body material with laser-inscribed markings creates a composite structure that maintains identification integrity under extreme temperatures, mechanical stress, and chemical environments.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple printing is used for identification, then cost is reduced, but durability and reliability under stressful conditions worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from conventional printing parameters (ink deposition, drying) to laser inscription parameters (high-energy beam, localized melting/vaporization, material removal). This parameter change creates markings that are chemically bonded or physically embedded in the base body surface, providing durability comparable to or exceeding electronic tags while maintaining cost-effectiveness through direct marking without additional material layers.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution achieves high durability and reliability of tool identification, even under stressful machining conditions, while eliminating the need for electronics, thus reducing costs and ensuring efficient tool organization and tracking.
Implementation Method 1
a plate-like base body (16) which has an adhesive side (18)
Implementation Method 2
If the lettering side is laser-inscribed, particularly high durability of the tool identification chip
Data Source
AI summary
A tool identification chip for an unambiguous marking of tools and/or tool holders is proposed, with a plate-like base body which has an adhesive side and a lettering side situated opposite the adhesive side.