Vision-Guided Laser Processing for Arbitrary Material Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laser processing systems face inefficiencies due to the need for manual arrangement and alignment of processing materials, requiring different conveying devices for various materials, leading to high costs and inconvenient operations.
Innovation Solution
A laser processing method that includes acquiring images of conveying devices, filling processing patterns based on reference materials, and controlling the conveying device to position regions for precise laser processing, eliminating the need for manual alignment and enabling batch processing of multiple materials without changing conveying structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual arrangement and alignment of processing materials is used, then processing precision can be maintained, but processing efficiency decreases and operational convenience worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual alignment system with an optical vision system. The camera captures images of processing materials on the conveying device, and image processing algorithms automatically determine positions and orientations, substituting mechanical adjustment with optical detection and computational processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing processing materials to be placed arbitrarily on the conveying device without requiring manual alignment. The vision system automatically detects and compensates for positional deviations, making the system self-adjusting and eliminating the need for operator intervention in alignment tasks.
2Reliability
If different conveying devices are used for various processing materials, then material-specific processing requirements are met, but device complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal conveying device that can handle multiple types of processing materials simultaneously. The vision system identifies and adapts to different material types, orientations, and positions, allowing a single conveying device to perform functions previously requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters dynamically based on detected material characteristics. The vision system measures actual positions and orientations of different materials, and the control system adjusts processing parameters accordingly, enabling one conveying device to accommodate various material types through parameter adaptation rather than hardware changes.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual alignment of processing materials is required, then processing accuracy is maintained, but operational convenience and time consumption worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical alignment operations with an automated optical measurement and control system. The camera-based vision system captures material positions, image processing algorithms calculate precise locations, and the control system directs the laser processing accordingly, eliminating manual alignment while maintaining or improving positioning accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The vision system acts as an intermediary between the conveying device and the laser processing system. It bridges the gap by detecting actual material positions and translating them into precise control commands, serving as a mediator that enables automatic high-precision positioning without manual intervention.
4Manufacturing precision
If conventional laser processing systems process materials batch by batch with manual intervention, then processing quality is maintained, but processing efficiency and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous batch processing by eliminating manual intervention between processing cycles. The vision system continuously captures images of materials on the conveying device, automatically processes position data, and continuously directs laser processing, creating an uninterrupted workflow that maintains quality while dramatically improving throughput.
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves self-service automation where the vision system automatically detects materials, the control system automatically generates processing paths, and the laser system automatically processes each item. This self-service capability maintains consistent processing quality across batches while eliminating the time loss associated with manual reloading and alignment.
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
Improves processing efficiency and accuracy by allowing arbitrary placement of materials, reducing manual intervention, and minimizing positional deviations, thus enhancing operational convenience and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
performing laser processing on the target processing material by a laser processing apparatus
Data Source
AI summary
A laser processing method, apparatus, and system thereof and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are provided in the present application relating to the field of laser processing technology. The method includes: acquiring a first image of a first region of a conveying device; filling a target processing pattern on the target processing material in the first image based on a reference processing material and a reference processing pattern thereon; performing laser processing on the target processing material by a laser processing apparatus; controlling the conveying device to move a preset distance for positioning a second region within a processing area; acquiring a second image and the target processing material positioned therein; and filling the target processing pattern on the target processing material in the second image and processing the target processing material located in the second region using the laser processing apparatus.