JP2009098981A - Working time calculation device and its program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a working time calculation device for accurately calculating a working required time before working. <P>SOLUTION: A division locus calculation means 35 divides a designated tool locus at large intervals according as its curvature becomes small, and divides it with small intervals according as its curvature becomes large to determine division loci, and an axial control data calculation means 36 determines an arbitrary position on each division locus when working a workpiece and the temporal change of a tool moving speed in each axial direction determined with prescribed time intervals as axial control data A by moving the tool on each division locus at a speed following the designated tool moving speed. A working required time calculation means 38 calculates a working time for working the designated range. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a machining time calculation device for calculating a machining time when machining a workpiece (workpiece) with a machining machine, and a program therefor.

  Conventionally, a numerical control device for controlling a processing machine such as a machine tool obtains tool position data and tool moving speed data by analyzing NC codes of NC programs created in advance, and uses these data as command data. The workpiece is output by outputting to the motor control device. Such an NC program is directly input from the operation panel of the numerical control device, or a shape to be processed into the CAM is input, and the NC program is automatically generated by the CAM and read into the numerical control device.

In the numerical control device, processing is performed according to the read NC program. However, since processing using a machine tool takes time, it is necessary to grasp the processing time of each process before processing in order to perform processing efficiently. is there. However, even when machining on the same tool trajectory, the machining time differs depending on the tool used. Therefore, the machining time calculation method for each block is changed according to the tool command in the NC program, so that the accurate machining time can be obtained. A method to obtain is proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-2-53551

  However, as shown in FIG. 15, when the machining direction is changed from the straight line L1 to the straight line L2, the acceleration suddenly increases at the corner, and the tool cannot follow the change in the moving direction, and the shape accuracy can be maintained. Have difficulty. Therefore, in some control devices, the control device automatically performs acceleration / deceleration when the moving direction of the tool suddenly changes so that machining can be performed according to a specified tool path. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 16, there is a control device that automatically inserts an arc having a small diameter in the corner portion so that the moving direction does not change suddenly. For this reason, the actual processing time cannot often be calculated from the processing speed specified in the NC program.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a machining time calculation device and a program thereof that can grasp an accurate machining time before machining.

The machining time calculation apparatus according to the present invention stores a designated tool path designated in advance when machining the workpiece into a predetermined shape by using a machining machine that moves a tool position where the tool works the workpiece in a plurality of axial directions. Tool trajectory storage means for
Tool movement speed storage means for storing a designated tool movement speed designated in advance when the tool processes the workpiece;
A division trajectory calculating unit that divides the designated tool trajectory at a portion where the curvature of the designated tool trajectory is small, and divides the designated tool trajectory at a small interval as the curvature of the designated tool trajectory increases;
In order to output the tool position to the drive unit of the processing machine that moves the tool position on the divided trajectory while changing the tool moving speed, the tool position is moved on each divided trajectory at a speed according to the designated tool moving speed. Axis control data calculating means for obtaining, as axis control data, an arbitrary tool position on the division trajectory when machining the workpiece and a time change of the tool moving speed in each axis direction on each division trajectory,
The axis control used when machining the predetermined range, the time required for machining the predetermined range of the tool trajectory while changing the tool movement speed in each axial direction obtained based on the axis control data. The machining time calculation means for calculating from the time change of the tool movement speed in each of the axial directions designated by the data is provided.

Further, the program of the present invention provides a computer,
Using a processing machine that moves a tool position where a tool processes a workpiece in a plurality of axial directions, a specified tool path specified in advance when the workpiece is processed into a predetermined shape has a small curvature of the specified tool path. Dividing the part at large intervals, and dividing trajectory calculating means for obtaining a plurality of divided trajectories by dividing at a small interval as the curvature of the designated tool trajectory increases;
Designated tool movement specified in advance when the tool processes the workpiece at the tool position for outputting the tool position to the drive unit of the processing machine that moves the tool position on the divided trajectory while changing the tool movement speed. Axis control data representing an arbitrary tool position on the divided trajectory when the workpiece is machined by moving on each divided trajectory at a speed according to the speed, and time variation of the tool moving speed in each axial direction on each divided trajectory. Axis control data calculation means to be obtained as
The axis used when machining the predetermined range is the time required for machining the predetermined range of the tool trajectory while changing the tool movement speed in each axial direction obtained based on the axis control data. It is made to function as a required machining time calculation means for calculating from the time change of the tool moving speed in each of the axial directions specified by the control data.

  “Tool position” refers to the relative position of the tool with respect to the workpiece when the tool processes the workpiece. If the workpiece moves without moving the workpiece, the position of the tool itself is In the case where machining is performed with movement, the tool position takes into account the relative movement of the workpiece with respect to the tool.

  “Tool path” refers to a path along which the tool position has moved on the workpiece. The “tool path” is a path in which the tool position on the workpiece is moved by moving the tool, or a path in which the tool position on the workpiece is moved by moving the workpiece. It may be a locus in which the tool position on the workpiece is moved while moving both.

  The “tool moving speed” refers to the speed at which the tool position moves on the workpiece. In addition, the designated tool movement speed is not limited to 1 only, and a plurality of designated tool movement speeds may be designated according to the location of the tool trajectory.

  “A part with a small curvature of the designated tool path is divided at a large interval, and is divided at a small interval as the curvature of the designated tool path increases” means that a part with a small curvature is divided as the curvature of the tool path increases. Dividing at smaller intervals than larger intervals.

  “Axis control data” refers to data for controlling each axis of the processing machine when the tool position is moved according to the divided trajectory.

  The “speed according to the designated tool movement speed” refers to a speed for moving the tool position so as to be close to the designated tool movement speed, and includes a case where the speed is not the same as the designated tool movement speed.

If the axis control data calculation means obtains the time change of the tool movement speed in each axis direction at a constant time interval,
The machining time calculation means may be obtained by counting the number of time intervals existing within the predetermined range of the tool path.

The processing time calculation device further includes parameter storage means for storing a parameter indicating an allowable limit of acceleration of the processing machine,
The division trajectory calculating means may change the interval for dividing the designated tool trajectory as the allowable acceleration limit indicated by the parameter is larger in accordance with the parameter.

  The “parameter indicating the allowable limit of acceleration of the processing machine” includes, for example, a parameter indicating the allowable limit of acceleration of the tool moving speed and the allowable limit of jerk of each processing machine. The allowable limit is, for example, an allowable limit for accelerating the tool moving speed at which a workpiece can be processed properly, which is determined by the processing machine, the tool, and the workpiece when the workpiece is processed using a tool.

  A portion where the axis control data calculation unit is predicted to have a large curvature of the divided locus at the tool position based on the parameter and cannot be machined along the divided locus when machining is performed at the specified tool moving speed. Then, the time change of the tool movement speed in each axis direction may be obtained so that the tool movement speed determined by the axis control data is smaller than the specified tool movement speed.

  According to the present invention, a portion having a small curvature of the designated tool locus is divided at a large interval, and a divided locus divided at a small interval is obtained as the curvature of the designated tool locus increases, and the tool position is moved on the divided locus. Tool trajectory obtained based on the tool trajectory and the axis control data at the time of actual machining by generating axis control data to control the machine by changing the tool movement speed in each axis Therefore, by calculating the machining time according to this axis control data, it is possible to accurately grasp the time required for machining before machining.

  In addition, if the time change of the tool movement speed in each axis direction is obtained at regular time intervals, the number of time intervals included in the axis control data in the range specified to calculate the machining time is counted. It is possible to calculate the time required for processing only by this.

  In addition, by storing a parameter indicating the allowable acceleration limit of the processing machine and changing the interval for dividing the tool trajectory according to the parameter, the processing accuracy can be kept constant even for a processing machine with different allowable acceleration limits. Since it is possible to generate axis control data capable of performing such machining, it is possible to always accurately calculate with a certain accuracy when calculating the machining time.

  Furthermore, based on the above parameters, the direction of each axis is set to be smaller than the specified tool movement speed at the portion where the curvature of the divided path is large and machining is not possible along the divided path when machining is performed at the specified tool movement speed. By obtaining the tool moving speed, it is possible to calculate an accurate machining time without causing a large deviation between the actually machined trajectory and the trajectory specified by the axis control data.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a machining system including a machining control device of the present invention.

  The machining system 1 of the present invention includes a CAD device 2 that creates a machining shape, a machining control device 3 that controls a machining machine, and a machining machine 4 that places the workpiece on a table and processes the workpiece with a tool. The CAD device 2 and the machining control device 3 are connected by a network 5.

  The processing machine 4 includes a main shaft 41 to which a tool is attached, a table 42 on which a work is placed, a feed shaft (not shown) that moves the table 42, and a drive unit 45 that drives each shaft (main shaft, feed shaft). And. Usually, the main shaft is an axis for transmitting cutting power and is expressed as a Z-axis, and two feed axes orthogonal to each other for moving the table 42 are expressed as an X-axis and a Y-axis. The X axis and the Y axis are orthogonal to the Z axis.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the driving unit 45 includes an axis control data receiving unit 46 that receives axis control data A for controlling each axis from the machining control device 3, and a movement signal for the Z axis that is the main shaft 41 according to the axis control data A. And a signal generator 47 for generating movement signals of the X and Y axes, which are the feed axes 43 and 44 of the table 42, a spindle amplifier 48 for transmitting the generated signal to a motor 48a for driving the spindle, and driving the feed axis And a servo amplifier 49 for transmitting the generated signal to the motors 49a and 49b. In FIG. 2, a rotary motor is shown, but the same applies to a linear motor. Further, although there are servo amplifiers 49 on each of the X axis and the Y axis, they are shown as one in the block diagram of FIG. 2 for convenience.

  The machining control device 3 has a built-in high-performance microcomputer and memory, and the microcomputer executes a program stored in the memory to drive each axis of the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis. Data A is generated. The program is preferably stored in a non-rewritable memory such as a ROM so that the program is not rewritten due to the influence of noise generated from the processing machine 4, but the program is affected by the noise generated by the processing machine 4. If the configuration does not exist, the program may be loaded into a rewritable memory and executed. Further, the machining control device 3 functions as a machining time calculation device that calculates the time required for machining.

  The CAD device 2 is realized by executing a CAD program read into an auxiliary storage device of a general-purpose computer (for example, a workstation). The CAD apparatus 2 according to the present embodiment outputs a workpiece machining shape input by an operator as data of a three-dimensional solid model M.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the machining control device 3 processes various parameters, a designated tool movement speed (hereinafter referred to as a designated machining speed) F that is a designated tool movement speed, an offset value d that offsets a machining shape, and a workpiece. An operation panel 31 for inputting pick feed Pick, which is an interval for moving a tool to be moved, a display device 315 for confirming various data, a parameter storage means 311 for storing set parameters, and a designated processing Tool moving speed storage means (hereinafter referred to as machining speed storage means) 312 for storing the speed F, offset value storage means 313 for storing the offset value d, pick feed storage means 314 for storing the pick feed Pick, and CAD apparatus 2 for inputting the data of the solid model M generated in step 2, and the data of the solid model M Model data storage means 321 for storing, offset shape generation means 33 for generating a shape (defined by a curved surface or a curve) obtained by offsetting the solid model M by an offset value d, and when machining a workpiece from the offset shape A tool trajectory generating unit 34 that obtains a trajectory for moving the tool position as a designated tool trajectory, a tool trajectory storage unit 341 that stores a designated tool trajectory, and a divided trajectory obtained by dividing the designated tool trajectory according to the curvature of the designated tool trajectory. A division trajectory calculation means 35, an axis control data calculation means 36 for obtaining axis control data A for each axis when the tool is moved on the division trajectory at a speed according to the designated machining speed F, and an axis control for storing the axis control data A Data storage means 361, output means 37 for outputting the axis control data A to the drive unit 45, and when machining the workpiece The machining required time calculating means 38 for calculating the required time is provided.

  The parameters include parameters relating to physical characteristics depending on each processing machine, in particular, parameters indicating allowable limits of acceleration such as maximum acceleration and maximum jerk, and each axis is controlled according to the parameters. In addition, since the maximum acceleration, the maximum jerk, and the like differ depending on the attached tool, it is preferable to set parameters according to the tool.

  The offset shape generation unit 33 generates a shape obtained by offsetting the shape of the solid model M by the offset value d stored in the offset value storage unit 313. Normally, a finished shape is input to the CAD device 2 as a machining shape, and data of the solid model M of the finished shape is output from the CAD device 2. However, when machining with a tool attached to the processing machine 4, each axis is moved so that the center of the tool is the tool position. The workpiece is cut in excess of the tool radius from the finished shape. Therefore, the tool radius is input as the offset value d, and the shape obtained by offsetting the surface shape of the solid model M is obtained. For example, when the surface shape S0 of the solid model M as shown in FIG. 4 is processed using a ball end mill, the surface shape S0 is offset in the normal direction t by an offset value d (hereinafter referred to as offset). Shape).

  The tool trajectory generating means 34 generates a designated tool trajectory for moving the tool on the offset shape S1. Here, the case where a workpiece is machined by contour machining will be described. When machining the workpiece, as shown in FIG. 5, the workpiece is cut while moving the tool along the intersection line L obtained by cutting the offset shape S1 on the contour plane Q parallel to the XY plane. Carving while moving the contour plane Q in the Z-axis direction (up → down) with a constant pick feed Pick.

  The pick feed Pick is a value that is suitable for machining according to the tool diameter and workpiece material, is input from the operation panel 31 and stored in the pick feed storage means 314, and a pick having a specified contour plane Q parallel to the XY plane is designated. The specified tool locus is obtained by calculating the intersection line L with the offset shape S1 while moving the feed pick. An intersection line L between the contour plane Q and the offset shape S1 is represented by a parametric curve such as a B-spline, and the parametric curve is stored in a memory (tool locus storage means 341) as a designated tool locus.

  Alternatively, an intersection line between the plane parallel to the ZX plane and the YZ plane and the offset shape S1 may be obtained, and the plane may be moved by a constant pick feed in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction and carved. . In addition, the specified tool path L may be generated according to a processing method such as scanning processing or spiral processing.

  The divided trajectory calculating means 35 obtains a divided trajectory obtained by dividing the designated tool locus L according to the curvature of the designated tool locus L. The processing machine 4 processes the workpiece by moving the tool position while controlling the speed of each axis between the two specified points. However, in the portion where the curvature of the specified tool locus L is large, the inertia moment of the processing machine 4 In some cases, it is difficult to move the tool position along the designated tool path L due to the influence of rigidity or the like. Further, it is preferable that the designated tool locus L connecting the two points designated to the processing machine 4 does not deviate greatly from the straight line. Accordingly, the curvature of the designated tool locus L is obtained, and as shown in FIG. 6, the designated tool locus L is divided at a large interval when the curvature is small, and is divided at a small interval as the curvature becomes large. Are divided into a plurality of divided trajectories l1, l2, l3,..., Li,... Divided by points P1, P2, P3,.

  That is, when the curvature of the designated tool locus L is small (curvature is close to 0), the processing machine is instructed to process data having a long divided locus l, and when the curvature is large, the short divided locus l is designated. The data to be processed is divided so that the processing machine can be instructed.

  The axis control data calculation means 36 is on the divided locus l when the tool is moved at the designated designated processing speed F along each divided locus l1, l2, l3,..., Li,. Axis control data A is obtained as each axis position and the time change of the machining speed in each axis direction (hereinafter referred to as axis speed) obtained at a predetermined time interval. The axis control data A only needs to include at least one axis position on the division locus as each axis position on the division locus. For example, if the axis control data A records the position of the starting point on the divided locus l and the speed change of each axis when moving along the divided locus l, the speed change of each axis from the position of the starting point is performed. By controlling each axis so as to comply with the above, the tool position can be moved along the divided locus l.

  For example, in order to machine a workpiece at a designated designated machining speed F along a divided locus l as shown in FIG. 7, the tool position is moved at a designated machining speed F in the tangential direction of the divided locus l. . That is, the designated machining speed F is divided into X, Y, and Z components of the tangent vector of the divided locus l, the X axis is moved by the X direction speed component, the Y axis is moved by the Y direction speed component, and Z The axis is moved with the velocity component in the Z direction. In FIG. 7, the velocity components (axial velocity) of each axis at the starting point position P1 on the divided locus l are (V1x, V1y, V1z), and the velocity components of each axis at the ending point position P2 are (V2x, V2y). V2z), the axis speed of each axis is changed from V1x → V2x, V1y → V2y, and V1z → V2z while moving each axis from position P1 to P2. Further, in order to move the tool along the divided locus l, it is necessary to change the axis speed of each axis at short time intervals so that the traveling direction of the tool is in the tangential direction of the divided locus l.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, a speed curve representing the temporal change of the axial speeds Vx, Vy, and Vz for moving the respective axes when the tool is moved at the designated machining speed F on each divided trajectory l is obtained. FIG. 8 shows a case where there is no movement in the Z direction and there is a movement only in the XY plane. By controlling the axis speed of each axis so as to follow this speed curve, the tool position can be moved along the division locus l. Therefore, for example, in the axis control data A, the axis speed of each axis at the point obtained by dividing the speed curve of each axis at a short constant time interval Δt (hereinafter referred to as segment time) (that is, each of the axes obtained at a constant time interval). A change in the axial speed in the axial direction with time) and the start point of the divided trajectory l are recorded. In such axis control data A, the integrated value of the velocity curve from time T0 to time Tn is the distance traveled from time T0 to time Tn, so the position of each axis at time Tn is the start of the divided trajectory l. The position is obtained by adding the integral value between T0 and Tn of the speed curve to the point P0.

  The division trajectory calculating means 35 divides the designated tool trajectory L so that the division trajectory l does not deviate greatly from the straight line. However, the designated machining is specified because the processing machine 4 has a limit on the maximum acceleration and the maximum jerk. There are places where the tool position cannot be moved along the division locus l while maintaining the speed F. Therefore, the curvature of the divided locus l at the tool position is large based on parameters indicating the allowable acceleration limit such as maximum acceleration and maximum jerk, and machining cannot be performed along the divided locus l when machining is performed at the specified machining speed F. In the predicted portion, the axial speed in each axial direction is obtained so as to be smaller than the designated designated machining speed F. Specifically, the acceleration and jerk when each axis is moved at the designated designated machining speed F are obtained, and the tool position is determined in the portion exceeding the maximum acceleration or maximum jerk of the machine 4 from the parameters. The axis control data A is generated by determining the speed in each axis direction so as not to exceed the maximum acceleration or the maximum jerk, with the movement speed of the speed being lower than the designated processing speed F stored in the processing speed storage means 312.

  The axis control data storage unit 361 is a mass storage device such as a hard disk, and stores the axis control data A generated by the axis control data calculation unit 36. The workpiece is finished through a plurality of machining steps (rough machining, intermediate finishing, finishing, etc.), but the axis control data storage unit 361 stores the axis control data A for each machining process. .

  The signal generator 47 of the processing machine 4 generates a movement signal for each axis according to the speed change of the axis control data A, and outputs it to the spindle amplifier 48 and the servo amplifier 49. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, data for changing the speed at intervals of Δt is recorded in the axis control data A, and the axis speed in the X-axis direction is Vxi at time Ti and X at time Ti + 1. When the axial speed in the axial direction is Vx (i + 1), the movement signal is such that the axial speed in the X-axis direction changes from Vxi to Vx (i + 1) between time Ti and time Ti + 1. The movement signal is output to the servo amplifier 49. Similarly, when the axial velocity in the Y-axis direction is Vyi at time Ti and the axial velocity in the Y-axis direction is Vy (i + 1) at time Ti + 1, the movement signal is from time Ti to time Ti + 1. In the meantime, a movement signal is output to the servo amplifier 49 so that the axial velocity in the Y-axis direction changes from Vyi to Vy (i + 1). In the example of FIG. 8, since there is no movement speed in the Z-axis direction, no movement signal is output to the spindle amplifier 48. By changing the speed of each axis in this way, the tool position can be moved from the start point position P1 to the end point position P2 along the division locus l.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the required machining time calculation means 38 includes machining time calculation range designation input means 381 for designating and inputting a machining time calculation range, while changing the axis speed in each axis direction according to the axis control data A. Calculate the required machining time required for machining within the specified range.

  The machining time calculation range designation input means 381 allows the operator to input a range for calculating the machining time from an input device such as the operation panel 31. Specifically, you can specify which range of machining steps to calculate the machining time from among multiple machining processes such as roughing, intermediate finishing, and finishing, and calculate the machining time for which range on the tool path L Let them specify or enter.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of processing steps are displayed in the processing order on the display screen of the display device 315, and the user is allowed to specify a processing step within a range for calculating the processing time from the operation panel. (In FIG. 10, an example in which the intermediate finishing process (scan line Scanline_1) is specified). Alternatively, the machining trajectory based on the axis control data A as shown on the right side of FIG. 10 is simulated and displayed on the display screen, and the displayed trajectory can be selected in units of the divided trajectory l. May be designated as a range for calculating the machining time.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 11, after calculating the machining time required for each machining process, a bar B1 having a length corresponding to the machining time required for each machining process is displayed on the right side of the screen. On the bar B1 of the machining process, it may be possible to designate to calculate the machining time from the middle of the machining process 1 to the beginning of the machining process 3 (shaded portion B2 in FIG. 11).

  The required machining time calculation means 38 calculates the time required for machining each of the divided trajectories l1, l2, l3,..., Li from the time change of the axis speed of each axis of the axis control data A. .., Li,... Are calculated by adding the machining times of the respective divided trajectories l1, l2, l3,. Alternatively, when the range for calculating the machining time is specified for each machining process, the machining time for all machining trajectories is obtained for each machining process, and these machining times are added together and required for the specified machining process. Time to calculate. If a bar with a length corresponding to the machining time is displayed, calculate the machining time corresponding to the length of the bar specified in each machining process, and add the machining times to calculate. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the command for changing the speed of each axis at the segment time Δt at a constant interval is recorded in the axis control data A, the number of commands recorded in each axis control data A From the (that is, the number of segment times) n and the segment time Δt, the processing time of the divided trajectory is n × Δt.

  Here, the flow when the workpiece is machined after confirming the required time in the past by the machining system 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  When processing, the maximum acceleration, the maximum jerk, and the like vary depending on the processing machine 4 and the tool used. In order to achieve a certain degree of processing accuracy when performing processing, the control method must be adjusted according to the processing machine 4 and the tool used. Therefore, first, the operator sets various parameters relating to the maximum acceleration, the maximum jerk, and the like from the operation panel 31 of the machining control device 3, and stores them in the parameter storage means 311 (S100).

  The operator inputs the finished shape as a machining shape using the CAD device 2 (S200), and outputs the solid model M from the CAD device 2 based on the input shape (S201). The solid model M is transmitted to the machining control device 3 via the network 5, and the machining control device 3 inputs the solid model M transmitted from the CAD device 2 by the input means 32 and stores it in the model data storage means 321 ( S101).

  The workpiece is processed through a plurality of processing steps such as roughing, intermediate finishing, and finishing. The order and the number of times of these processing steps are input from the operation panel 31 of the processing control device 3, and rough processing, Designated machining speed F, offset value d and pick feed pick corresponding to the rotation speed of the tool and spindle used in each machining process such as finishing and finishing, machining speed storage means 312, parameter storage means 311 and pick feed storage means A plurality of offset values are stored in the offset value storage unit 313. Alternatively, the order and number of machining steps, the designated machining speed F, the offset value d, and the pick feed pick used in each machining step may be received from the CAD device 2 (S102).

  The machining control device 3 generates an offset shape S1 obtained by offsetting the solid model M by the offset value d by the offset shape generation means 33 according to each machining step (S103), and the tool trajectory generation means 34 sets the offset shape S1 on the offset shape S1. A specified tool locus L for machining a workpiece while moving the machining surface parallel to the XY plane in the Z-axis direction by the amount of pick feed Pick is generated and stored in the tool locus storage means 341 (S104). When machining is actually performed, machining is performed through a plurality of machining processes (rough machining, intermediate finishing, finishing, etc.), and thus the offset shape generation means 33 described above is used as a tool used in each machining process. The offset shape is generated using the corresponding offset value, and the tool locus generating means 34 generates the designated tool locus L using the pick feed corresponding to the tool used in each machining step.

  Next, the divided locus calculation means 35 obtains a divided locus 1 obtained by dividing the designated tool locus L according to the curvature of the designated tool locus L (S105). Further, the axis control data calculation means 36 generates axis control data A for moving each tool step at a speed according to the designated designated machining speed F along each divided locus l. Then, it is stored in the axis control data storage means 361 (S106).

  Next, the required time for machining is calculated using the generated axis control data A.

  The machining time calculation range designation input unit 381 displays, for example, each machining process such as rough machining, intermediate finishing, and finishing as shown in FIG. 11, and allows the user to designate a machining process for calculating the machining time (S107). ). The machining time required for machining in each machining step within the specified range is calculated by the machining time calculation means 38, and the required machining time (see the lower right in FIG. 11) is displayed on the display screen (S108).

  Alternatively, the machining trajectory is simulated by the machining time calculation range designation input means 381 according to the axis control data A and displayed on the display screen (see the machining trajectory on the right side of the screen in FIG. 11). You may make it designate the range which calculates time by a division | segmentation locus | trajectory unit using a mouse | mouth etc. FIG.

  Further, the machining time required for machining in each machining process is calculated in advance, and a bar B1 having a length corresponding to the machining time required for each machining process is displayed on the right side of the screen (see the right end of the screen in FIG. 11). Then, the machining time section B2 for calculating the machining time is designated on the bar B1 by the machining time calculation range designation input means 381, and the machining time of the machining process corresponding to the designated section B2 is designated by the machining time calculation means 38. The time may be calculated.

  Check the time required for machining in this way, and if the machining time is too long, calculate the machining time by changing the machining conditions as necessary, such as checking the required time again by increasing the designated machining speed be able to.

  Further, when the tool life is managed by time, a tool whose life is reached during machining can be replaced with a new tool in advance. Or, since it becomes easier to manage the machining process, when performing multi-piece cutting or other machining interrupt processing, make the necessary preparations for multi-cutting or other machining interrupt machining before actual machining. be able to.

  Furthermore, by knowing the detailed and accurate machining time, it becomes easy to assemble the machining process. For example, if the processing time is long, it is possible to efficiently use the machine, such as finishing processing with a short processing time first, executing processing with a long processing time before going home, and processing at night.

  In this way, after confirming the required processing time, the processing is started by the processing machine. The machining control device 3 reads the axis control data A stored in the axis control data storage means 361 for each machining process (S111), and the output means 37 splits the trajectories l1, l2 in order along the designated tool trajectory L. , L3,..., Li,... Are output to the drive unit 45 of the processing machine 4. The axis control data receiving unit 46 of the driving unit 45 receives the axis control data A (S301), and generates a signal for driving each axis from the axis control data A according to the order received by the signal generating unit 47 to generate the spindle amplifier 48 and the servo. The signal is output to the amplifier 49 (S302). In this axis control data A, the change in speed of each axis is recorded at a constant time interval Δt from the start point of the divided trajectory l, and the speed of each axis is changed from the start point of each divided trajectory l at a constant time interval Δt. Is changed to move the tool position along the division trajectory l. A feedback mechanism that adjusts the speed of each axis so that the tool position does not deviate from the division trajectory l by changing the speed of each axis by the driving unit 45 and providing the processing machine 4 with an encoder that detects the position of each axis. The one provided is desirable.

  In the above-described embodiment, the offset method when performing processing using a ball end mill has been described. However, when performing processing using other types of tools such as a flat end mill and a radius end mill, an offset shape corresponding to the offset method is obtained. What should I do?

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the control is performed using the axis control data in which the speed change is recorded at a constant time interval has been described. However, as long as the time interval is determined, the time interval may not be constant.

  Moreover, although the case where the speed of each axis is recorded at a certain time interval has been described in the axis control data, the change in speed may be recorded.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the axis control data in which the speed change is recorded at a constant time interval is output to the drive unit has been described. You may make it change the speed of each axis | shaft according to the numerical formula output to the drive part and received by the drive part.

  Thus, when the time change of the speed of each axis direction of the axis control data is expressed by a mathematical expression, the required time required for machining may be calculated from the mathematical expression.

  As described above in detail, by generating control data for controlling the speed of each axis of the processing machine in divided trajectory units obtained by dividing the designated tool trajectory according to the curvature, the processing machine is driven, Thus, it is possible to machine a complex shape without approximating the machining trajectory with a minute line segment, so the acceleration / deceleration necessary to change the direction of the straight line as when approximating with a minute straight line as in the past Since no arc or arc is inserted between straight lines, the time required for machining can be accurately calculated from the axis control data.

  Furthermore, if the axis control data exceeds the maximum acceleration or maximum jerk of the machine, the moving speed of the tool position is set to a speed smaller than the specified machining speed and exceeds the maximum acceleration or maximum jerk. Since the speed in each axial direction is determined so as not to occur, the time required for machining can be accurately calculated from the axis control data.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the solid model is input to the machining control device and the axis control data is generated has been described. However, the solid model is output from the CAD device to the CAM device, and the axis control is performed by the CAM device. Data may be generated and output to the machining control device. Further, when the axis control data is generated by the CAM device, the required machining time may be calculated on the CAM device side.

  The CAM device is realized by reading and executing a program having a function of generating axis control data in an auxiliary storage device of a general-purpose computer (for example, a workstation). A program having the above functions is distributed via a recording medium or a network and installed in a computer.

Schematic configuration diagram of processing system Configuration diagram of the drive unit of the processing machine Configuration diagram of machining control device (machining simulation device) Diagram for explaining how to obtain the offset shape of the machining shape Diagram for explaining how to obtain the specified tool path A figure for explaining how to find the division trajectory by dividing the specified tool trajectory Diagram showing the relationship between division trajectory and machining speed Diagram showing speed change of each axis Configuration diagram of processing time calculation means An example of how to specify the range for calculating machining time (part 1) An example of how to specify the range for calculating the machining time (part 2) Flow chart for explaining the operation of the machining system (part 1) Flow chart for explaining the operation of the machining system (part 2) Flow chart for explaining the operation of the machining system (part 3) Diagram for explaining tool movement Diagram for explaining the difference between tool movement and actual machining trajectory

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Processing system 2 CAD apparatus 3 Processing control apparatus 4 Processing machine 5 Network 31 Operation panel 32 Input means 33 Offset shape generation means 34 Tool locus generation means 35 Division locus calculation means 36 Axis control data calculation means 38 Required machining time calculation means 41 Spindle 42 Tables 43 and 44 Feed axis 45 Drive unit 46 Axis control data reception unit 47 Signal generation unit 48 Spindle amplifiers 48a, 49a and 49b Motor 49 Servo amplifier 311 Parameter storage means 312 Machining speed storage means (tool movement speed storage means)
313 Offset value storage means 314 Pick feed storage means 321 Model data storage means 341 Tool locus storage means 361 Axis control data storage means 381 Machining time calculation range designation input means A Axis control data M Solid model

Claims (5)

Tool trajectory storage means for storing a designated tool trajectory designated in advance when machining the workpiece into a predetermined shape using a processing machine that moves a tool position where the tool processes the workpiece in a plurality of axial directions;
Tool movement speed storage means for storing a designated tool movement speed designated in advance when the tool processes the workpiece;
A division trajectory calculating unit that divides the designated tool trajectory at a portion where the curvature of the designated tool trajectory is small, and divides the designated tool trajectory at a small interval as the curvature of the designated tool trajectory increases;
The tool position is moved on each divided trajectory at a speed according to the designated tool moving speed for outputting to the drive unit of the processing machine that moves the tool position on the divided trajectory while changing the tool moving speed. Axis control data calculating means for obtaining, as axis control data, an arbitrary tool position on the division trajectory when machining the workpiece and a time change of the tool moving speed in each axis direction on each division trajectory,
The axis used when machining the predetermined range is the time required for machining the predetermined range of the tool trajectory while changing the tool movement speed in each axial direction obtained based on the axis control data. A machining time calculation apparatus comprising: a required machining time calculation means for calculating from a time change of the tool movement speed in each axis direction specified by control data. The axis control data calculating means obtains the time change of the tool moving speed in each axis direction at a constant time interval;
2. The machining time calculation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the machining time calculation means calculates the number of the time intervals existing within the predetermined range of the tool path. Parameter storage means for storing a parameter indicating an allowable limit of acceleration of the processing machine;
3. The machining according to claim 1, wherein the division trajectory calculating means widens the interval for dividing the designated tool trajectory as the allowable limit of acceleration indicated by the parameter increases according to the parameter. Time calculation device.   A portion where the axis control data calculation unit is predicted to have a large curvature of the divided locus at the tool position based on the parameter and cannot be machined along the divided locus when machining is performed at the specified tool moving speed. The machining according to claim 3, wherein the time change of the tool movement speed in each of the axial directions is obtained so that the tool movement speed determined by the axis control data is smaller than the specified tool movement speed. Time calculation device. Computer
A portion with a small curvature of the designated tool trajectory that is a designated tool trajectory designated in advance when the workpiece is machined into a predetermined shape by using a processing machine that moves a tool position at which the tool processes the workpiece in a plurality of axial directions. Is divided at a large interval, and divided trajectory calculating means for obtaining a plurality of divided trajectories by dividing at a small interval as the curvature of the designated tool trajectory increases,
Designated tool movement specified in advance when the tool processes the workpiece at the tool position for outputting the tool position to the drive unit of the processing machine that moves the tool position on the divided trajectory while changing the tool movement speed. Axis control of an arbitrary tool position on the division trajectory and the time change of the tool movement speed on each division trajectory on each division trajectory when machining the workpiece by moving on each division trajectory at a speed according to the speed Axis control data calculation means to be obtained as data,
The axis used when machining the predetermined range is the time required for machining the predetermined range of the tool trajectory while changing the tool movement speed in each axial direction obtained based on the axis control data. A program that functions as a required machining time calculation unit that calculates from a time change of the tool movement speed in each of the axial directions specified by control data.