JPH0332547A - Data input device for form steel processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify both an operation apparatus and operation method by equipping a switch selecting one process or program, a switch selecting a processed kind, a switch designating a size and a pitch and the number of articles, a 7 segment indication portion, a lamp on/off means, a data input switch and an introduction means. CONSTITUTION:A switch selecting one process or program, a switch selecting a processed kind, a switch which is used when a size and a pitch and the number of processed articles are respectively designated, and a 7 segment indication portion indicating respectively a program number and a process number and a size and a p itch and the number of processed articles, are equipped. The selection condition of each switch is indicated by means of a lamp on/off means C1 through the on/off or lighting of a built-in lamp appropriately equipped at each switch, and a data input switch is equipped, and a data input is introduced by means of an introduction means C2 through the on/off or lighting of its built-in lamp according to a data input situation.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Objective 7 of the Invention (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a data input device for a shaped steel processing machine that cuts, drills, or bends shaped steel such as angle materials and channel materials.

(Prior Art) Since the conventional 5A data input machine for shape steel processing machines is intended for the simple task of machining shape steel, a simple operation system has been naturally desired.

Therefore, data input devices for conventional shape steel processing machines are manually operated using a 7-segment display with a small number of switches. or is promised to operate under certain rules.
There was a +21i problem in that you could not operate it until you were completely familiar with the operation method.

For example, when inputting a program, you first specify the program number, specify the machining mode, and input the data, but as you proceed with this operation, there is no way to teach the next operation, I had to remember exactly how to do it.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As mentioned above, the conventional data input devices for section steel processing machines have become complicated due to the demand for a simple operation system. There was also a problem in that it was not possible to use human power for dialogue.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a data input device with simple operation equipment and operation method.

[Structure of the Invention (Means for Solving the Problems) The data input device for the section steel processing machine of the present invention, which solves the above problems, can be used to process shapes such as angle materials and channel materials, as shown in FIG. In the data input device of the shape steel processing IJII that cuts, drills, or bends steel, there is a switch to select one process or program, a switch to select the processing type, and a switch to specify the dimensions, pitch, and number of pieces to be processed. A 7-segment display that displays the switches to be used, the program number, process number, dimensions, pitch, and number of pieces processed, and a lamp that displays the selection status of each switch by blinking or lighting the built-in lamp provided for each switch as appropriate. It is characterized by comprising a blinking means C1, a switch for data input, and a guiding means C2 for guiding data input by blinking or lighting up the built-in lamp according to the data input situation.

Further, in the data input device for the shape steel processing machine, the 7-segment display for displaying the number of pieces displays the remaining number of pieces as a value with a minus (-) sign.

(Function) The data input device for a section steel processing machine of the present invention includes the minimum necessary switches and a 7-segment display, and a lamp blinking/lighting means C1 that blinks or lights up a lamp with a built-in switch.
It is constituted by guiding means C2 which guides data input by blinking or lighting the lamp.

Therefore, the switch configuration is simple, and data input can be easily performed by operating the blinking/lighting means C1 appropriately provided in each switch with the guiding means C2.

Also, set the number display to the 7-segment display with a minus (-)
When displaying a value with , the number of remaining pieces, for example 5 pieces, can be displayed as "-5J pieces, and it is possible to clearly convey that the remaining number of pieces to be processed is 5 pieces.Incidentally, the remaining number of pieces can be displayed simply as ``-5J pieces. If it is displayed as ``5'' books, it is unclear whether there are remaining, sandals, or finished pieces. In this respect, it is advantageous because a 7-segment display cannot be provided exclusively for displaying the number of remaining lines, and the 7-segment display cannot have a plus "+" sign.

(Example) The present invention will be explained in detail below.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, the section steel processing machine 1 has C-shaped left and right side frames 3R.

It is provided with a comprehensive main body frame 5 formed by integrally assembling three parts. The main body frame 5 is provided with a fixed table 7 that supports a long workpiece W such as angle iron.

On the right side of this table 7, a material feeding table 9 is provided that supports the workpiece W and feeds the material toward the table. The left end side of the channel-shaped support frame 11 that supports this material feeding table 9 is fixed to the table 7, and the right end side is fixed to the support column 1.
It is supported by 3.

Further to the right of this material feeding table 9, a roller stand 15 for supporting a long workpiece at one end is erected.

On the other hand, on the left side of the table 7, a sizing table 17 corresponding to the material feeding table 9 is arranged. This sizing table 17 is for supporting and positioning one end of the workpiece W, and has a channel-shaped sizing frame 19 extending in the left-right direction.
is supported by

This fixed size frame 19 is supported by a plurality of supports 21.

The table 7, support frame 11, roller stand 1
5. Cantilever type support rollers 23 for supporting the workpiece W are supported at appropriate intervals on the fixed size frame 19 with their heights aligned on one horizontal plane. A sizing device 7 equipped with a stopper 25 for positioning the workpiece W on the left end side of the workpiece W is provided on the sizing table 17 so as to be freely positionable in the left-right direction (X direction). This fixed size RH27
is movable in the X direction by driving a DCFj-bo motor 29, and the stopper 25 can be positioned at any desired position.

The main body frame 5 has a turret table 33 that is rotatable back and forth (in the Y direction) and has a plurality of molds 31 for shearing, punching, or bending the workpiece W.
Gi is worn freely. In order to move the turret table 33 back and forth, a handle 37 is provided on an operation panel 35 attached to the front of the table 7. Therefore, by rotating this handle 37 clockwise or counterclockwise, the turret table 33 can be
It can be moved in the direction.

Furthermore, an upper frame 3 is provided on the upper part of the main body frame 5.
9 is supported and installed on the side frames 3R and 3L. This upper frame 39 has a predetermined position for processing the workpiece W! Mold 31 indexed and positioned at I
A ram 41 for applying pressure is mounted so as to be movable up and down. This ram 41 is moved up and down by a hydraulic cylinder or a crank mechanism. In order to adjust the ram speed and ram pressing force of this ram 41, knobs 43 and 45 are arranged on the right side of the operation panel 35.

For example, the side frame 3R in the main body frame 5
Cable ducts 1-4 are erected near the cable duct 47, and an upper frame 39 near four NC control panels equipped with data manual equipment is provided with an outline of the operating procedure. A nameplate 51 is attached.

In the shaped steel processing machine having the above configuration, when the workpiece W h is fed from the material feeding table 9 side onto the J roller 23,
One end of it is brought into contact with the tip of the stopper 25 and fff!
Q! Based on the gold 1 and 1 placed on the turret table 33 and the movement of the ram 4, the predetermined 0 and 11
``j'' is subjected to shearing, punching, or bending.The Y-axis position is adjusted as appropriate using the handle 37.

Therefore, the operator first operates the NC control □□ board 49 to determine the work force [program for 1 machining, i.e.,
A process program for positioning the sizing head 27 is created, and the servo motor 29 is
Then, a predetermined machining operation is performed while one end of the workpiece W is brought into contact with the stopper 25, which is converted into the angle 1-, ('l!).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the operation surface of the NC control panel 49, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operating procedure as indicated by a name plate affixed near the NC control panel 49.

In Fig. 5, NC control %! On the operation surface of the A49, buttons or key switches and displays for editing or executing programs are neatly arranged using pictograms as appropriate, including an ED lamp for notifying alarms and completion of positioning.

"1st process""Program""Shear 1 F punch"
"Bend""Dimensions(memory)""Pitch""Number""
Hand II! IJ (←, →>” “Return to origin” “Start”
F-on j The "off" and "stop" switches have a built-in lamp inside them, which lights up or flashes as appropriate. Hereinafter, switches with built-in lamps will be referred to as "buttons," and switches without such lamps will be referred to as "keys."

The general operating procedure is as shown in FIG.

In other words, turn on the no-fuse breaker on the back of the electrical box, and turn on the operation circuit key switch on the operation panel.
When the sizing device 27 is turned on, the oil pressure is turned on, and the return-to-origin button is pressed, the sizing device 27 is automatically returned to its origin.

Next, press the "1st step" or "Program" button.
In "1st step", you can select the desired Loe mode from 7-, punch, and bend, and manually adjust the dimensions.
By pressing the start button, one step of machining work can be performed.

In this case, the NC device built into the NC control wJW 49 positions the sizing device 27 to position the workpiece W at the input position, and also fixes various actuators and sensors, such as the turret table 33. A shot bottle fitting signal is input, and processes such as lighting a predetermined LED lamp and enabling a transition to the next work are performed according to a preset sequence.

On the other hand, when the "program" button is pressed, the lamp inside the switch lights up, prompting the user to enter the program number. Therefore, when the operator inputs a program number, a predetermined program machining can be performed in a predetermined machining mode using an already edited program or a program to be edited from now on.

For off (single dimension) work, press the "Shear" button, enter the numerical value, and press the "Start" button to position the stopper.

Regarding the punching (end face input) work, it is shown that the stopper position can be determined by pressing the ``bunch'' button, marking the numerical value of the hole position, and pressing the ``start'' button.

Regarding the bunch (pitch input) operation, it is shown that the stopper position is determined by pressing the "punch" button, inputting the hole position and pitch, and pressing the "start" button.

Regarding the cutting (lot processing) work, it is shown that ``Press the wj button, input the dimensions and number of cuts, and press the start button to position the stopper.

As a cautionary note, it is shown that during notch processing, if the stopper 25 is moved using the manual command button, the lighting of the "START" and "STOP" buttons can be turned off. Also, positioning in the Y direction during drilling is done using Y fI! Jl
This is shown to be done with handle 37.

FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of the operation mode transition method.

There are four operation modes in this example: origin mode, memory mode, automatic mode, and manual mode.

The origin mode is divided into ``during origin return'', ``-1 stop,'' and ``end of origin return.''

Automatic mode is divided into "automatic operation" and "automatic stop" operations.

In manual mode, "manual button on (during axis movement)" and "(
Axis stop〉

Therefore, in this example, each task in each mode is defined as above, and the transition from each task to each task is only possible in one direction as shown by the arrow, and the inevitable transition is is automatically migrated.

- To give an example, first, when the origin return button is pressed for the origin return operation, the "origin" button flashes and the machine enters the origin return mode. Then press "Start or Stop."
Press the ``1st process'', ``Program'', ``Manual J'', ``Number'', and ``Pitch'' buttons to temporarily stop. Moreover, after stopping for -1 time, if the "origin" button is pressed, the origin return operation is started again. In both of these cases, the "origin" button is blinking because the mode is the origin mode.

Next, after the return to origin is completed, "Dimensions (memory)""Process"
Press the "Program" and "Number" buttons to switch to memory mode.

In the memory mode, one-step operations and program input operations can be performed, and by turning on the start button, it is possible to shift to automatic mode, and by turning on the manual button, it is possible to shift to manual mode.

In manual mode, pitch, one step, program.

You can move to the memory mode by turning on the dimension 1 number button.

In automatic mode, bitch, one step, program.

It is possible to shift to the memory mode by operating the button related to the number of programs.

In this way, in this example, without providing a special mode selection operation button, it is possible to shift to the desired mode by operating the operation buttons related to that mode, and the desired operation can be performed with a small number of operation buttons. It is something that can be done.

Next, a specific example of the operation will be shown.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of one step.

First, when "1st process" is selected, the "1st process" button lights up, and at the same time, the "seat", "punch", and "bend" buttons all light up to prompt the user to select the desired processing mode.

Therefore, if the operator selects, for example, "shear", only that button will continue to light up, and the buttons for other processes will go out.

Therefore, next, enter the dimensions using the numeric keypad and press "Input".
When you press the "Start" button, "Start" lights up and the first process begins.

On the other hand, even if you press the ``Start'' button without pressing the ``Input'' key after manually measuring the dimensions using the numeric keypad, it will cause an alarm.

In addition, after dimensioning manually, “Si1=-” for each machining mode.
Jr. Bunch” The “Bend” buttons will flash together, so
You can repeat the same operation again.

On the other hand, if you press the numeric keypad after selecting a machining mode, "Shear", "Punch", and "Bend" for each machining mode will go out, and if you press the start button here, it will become an alarm, but then press the "Enter" key. When the start button is pressed, "Start" lights up and the stopper 25 can be positioned. If the "delete" key is pressed during the process, it is possible to return to the position of the desired machining mode selection command. These operations are effective when it is desired to simply move the stopper 25 once.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart regarding the program input operation method.

First, when you turn on the "Program" button, "Program" will flash.

In the case of a new input, enter the program number and month, for example "7", using the numeric keypad. This value will be displayed on the 7-segment i display, the LED lamp above the "setting value" will light up, and each The button indicating IJ11 mode flashes.

Then, when you select the machining mode, the dimension (memory) button will flash, so when you enter the data and press the start button, "Start" will light up and the data for the first process will be displayed on the setting value display. .

On the other hand, if you want to call up a program that has already been stored, enter the program number using the numeric keypad, e.g. "f". When you press the start button, the flashing "Program" button turns off and the stopper 25 is positioned at the set value for the first process.If you press the input key and operate the process movement key before pressing the start button, is transferred to the next or previous process.

In short, in this example, by turning on, blinking, and turning off the button or LED lamp, successive operations are guided, and one-step input and program input can be easily performed.

Further, the 7-segment i display that shows the number of lines in this example shown in FIG. 5 is designed to display the remaining number of lines with a minus (-) sign and a 1.1 digit value.

The reason why the number of remaining pieces is shown with a minus (-) sign is that the number display does not necessarily only indicate the number of remaining pieces;
Since the number of bottles is also displayed when the number is specified, it is not possible to indicate "remaining" with pictograms.

Also, it is not possible to use a plus (+> sign) on the display for 7 segment i. Therefore, in this example, a minus (=) sign is added when displaying the number of remaining lines so that the remaining numbers can be easily and intuitively displayed. I made it possible to do one job at a time.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but can be implemented in any appropriate manner by making appropriate design changes.

"Effects of the Invention" As described above, the present invention is a data input device for a section steel processing machine as described in the claims, and therefore can provide a simple operation system.

Further, when the remaining number of lines is displayed using a 7-segment i display with a minus (-) sign, the remaining number of lines can be easily understood intuitively.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the outline of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of a section steel processing machine implementing the present invention, Fig. 3 is a plan view thereof, Fig. 4 is a right side view thereof, Fig. 5 is a front view showing the switch arrangement of the NCll1 control panel, Fig. 6 is a front view of the nameplate showing the operating procedure, Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the relationship between the operating modes, and Fig. 8 is a flowchart of the 1-step operation manual. , No. 9
Is the diagram flowchart 1 of the memory operation (program input) procedure? −
It is. C1...Lamp blinking lighting means C2...Guiding means

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) In the data input device of a shape steel processing machine that cuts, drills, or bends shape steel such as angle material or channel material, there is a switch to select one process or program, a switch to select the processing type, and a switch to select dimensions. A built-in switch that is used to specify the pitch and number of pieces, a 7-segment display that displays the program number, process number, dimensions, pitch, and number of pieces processed, and the selection status of each switch as appropriate. It is characterized by comprising a lamp blinking means for indicating by blinking or lighting a lamp, a switch for data input, and a guiding means for guiding data input by blinking or lighting the built-in lamp according to the data input situation. Data input device for shape steel processing machines. (2) In the data input device for a section steel processing machine according to claim 1, the 7-segment display that displays the number of pieces displays the remaining number of pieces as a value with a minus (-) sign. Data input device for shaped steel processing machines.