NC Parameter Comparison Display for Multi-Axis Setting Consistency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Numerical controllers have a complex configuration of numerous parameters, making it cumbersome for operators or programmers to visually confirm and compare settings, especially when changes are unintended or occur on a single axis, and adding new axes complicates copying set values to existing axes.
Innovation Solution
A parameter management apparatus and system that includes a parameter storage, comparative relationship storage, comparative parameter extractor, and display processor to facilitate easy comparison and visualization of parameter relationships across multiple axes and systems, allowing for efficient data management and visualization of parameter differences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If parameters are displayed individually for each path and axis, then detailed parameter information is provided, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines parameter displays across multiple paths and axes into a single unified display. The display processor simultaneously shows parameters from different paths and axes on one screen, allowing operators to compare and check all parameters at once rather than switching between individual displays, thereby reducing checking time while maintaining information completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a dimensional organization to parameter display by grouping parameters according to their comparative relationships. Parameters are arranged in a structured format that shows relationships between different paths and axes, transforming the display from a simple list into a multi-dimensional view that reveals patterns and differences across multiple dimensions simultaneously
2Measurement precision
If parameters are compared for each path and axis separately, then accurate comparison is achieved, but the operation is cumbersome and takes considerable time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the comparison operation for multiple paths and axes into a single unified display. The display processor shows parameters from different paths and axes simultaneously with clear visual indicators of differences, allowing operators to perform accurate comparisons across all paths and axes without the cumbersome process of checking each one separately
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses visual indicators such as color coding to highlight parameter differences. When parameters differ between paths or axes, the display processor applies visual markers to draw attention to these differences, making it easier for operators to quickly identify and compare variations without manually examining each parameter value
3Loss of information
If conventional display methods are used, then individual parameter details are clear, but consistency checking across paths and axes is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines parameter displays from multiple paths and axes into a unified view that maintains clear visibility of individual parameter details while simultaneously showing their relationships. The display processor organizes parameters to show both detailed values and comparative relationships, enabling operators to verify consistency across paths and axes while still accessing specific parameter information
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the display processor automatically highlights inconsistencies or differences between parameters across paths and axes. This visual feedback helps operators quickly identify consistency issues without having to manually compare each parameter, thereby improving data consistency checking while maintaining detail visibility
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AI summary
A numerical controller according to the present invention stores comparative relationship between parameters related to setting of the numerical controller, extracts data having comparative relationship among parameters related to the setting of the numerical controller based on the stored comparative relationship, and causes a display to display the data having the comparative relationship in association with each other.