Remote Machining Control to Cut Operator Idle Time
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the furniture and component industry, machining devices require constant operator presence for operation and monitoring, leading to significant additional costs and non-productive times due to the need for operators to be present at the machine controls.
Innovation Solution
A system that spatially decouples the operation of a machining apparatus from the device by using a terminal to receive and transmit operating commands via a remote data transfer interface, allowing for remote control and monitoring of machining devices, including setup and activation of components, and providing data feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an operator is present at the machine controls for operation and monitoring, then the machining device can be operated and monitored, but non-productive and idle times increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
A terminal device is introduced as an intermediary between the operator and the machining device. The terminal transmits operating commands to the machining device via a remote data transfer interface, allowing the operator to control the machine from a different location and reduce idle time while maintaining operational reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is segmented into separate components: the terminal device for operator interaction and the machining device for execution. This spatial decoupling allows the operator to perform other tasks while the terminal handles machine control, reducing non-productive time.
2Ease of operation
If an operator is present at the machine controls, then the machining device can be operated, but additional costs increase due to operator requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal acts as an intermediary that enables automated or remote operation of the machining device. This reduces the need for continuous operator presence, thereby reducing labor costs while maintaining ease of operation through the terminal interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The machining device is equipped with a remote data transfer interface that enables it to receive and execute commands autonomously. This self-service capability reduces dependency on constant operator intervention, lowering operational costs while maintaining ease of use.
3Reliability
If components with time-delayed response characteristics are activated or set-up, then the components can be properly initialized, but waiting times for the operator increase
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal enables preliminary activation and setup of components with time-delayed response characteristics. The operator can initiate these processes remotely through the terminal, allowing the components to initialize in the background without requiring the operator to wait in person, thus reducing waiting time while ensuring proper activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal serves as an intermediary that decouples the operator from the time-consuming activation processes. The operator can send activation commands through the terminal and continue other tasks, while the machining device handles the time-delayed component initialization autonomously.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system (1) for machining workpieces, which preferably consist, at least in some sections, of wood, wood materials, plastic or the like, which system comprises a machining device (10) for carrying out the workpiece machining, which machining device has a remote data transfer interface (12), and a terminal (20), which has a remote data transfer interface (22), which is designed to communicate with the remote data transfer interface (12) of the machining device (10) by means of a remote data connection (30). The system is characterized in that the terminal (20) is designed to receive operating commands of a user and to forward said operating commands to the machining device (10) via the remote data transfer interface (22).