KR20070068712A - Cutting data auto backup and loading method of a numerical control machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for automatically backing up/loading processing data of a machine tool is provided to enable a user to automatically or manually back up/load the processing data inputted or generated from an NC machine tool. A main processing program selects and calls a tool-load data program(S200). The data of the called tool-load data program is initialized to zero(S210). The tool-load data is automatically measured based on automatic running of the NC machine(S230). The measured tool-load data is converted into a G-code and the G-code is backed up as the data of the called tool-load data program(S250). The main processing program selects and calls the corresponding tool-load data program(S270). The NC machine tool performs cutting based on the called tool-load data(S290). The G-code includes an item and tool number of a processed article. The tool-load data program includes the tool or port number.

Description

Cutting data auto backup and loading method of a numerical control machine}

1 is an example of a tool monitor screen displaying tool load data in a machine tool according to the present invention;

2 is an example of a screen for designating a file name and a program name to be backed up in a machine tool according to the present invention;

3 is an example of a screen in which tool load data generated in a machine tool according to the present invention is converted into a G-code and displayed;

4 is an example of a tool monitor screen initialized to "0" immediately before calling the backed up tool load data 30 in the machine tool according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart of a process of backing up and calling up a toolload data program by manual operation, as a first embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a flowchart of a process of backing up and calling up a toolload data program by an automatic operation as a second embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

12: item number of the workpiece (M-code),

14: tool number,

16: toolload data,

18: parameter display button,

20: backup button,

22: file name,

24: name of the toolload data program,

30: Tool load data (G-code).

The present invention relates to a method for handling machine data of a machine tool, and more particularly, to a method for automatically backing up and loading machine data of a machine tool.

In general, numerically controlled machine tools generate or require a large amount of data depending on a machined item (workpiece) or a tool and a process sequence. In particular, the machining data required for machining is input by the user or generated through the automatic measurement mode of the machine tool. This input or generated data is then used directly by the machine tool to machine the processed item.

However, in such a conventional machine tool, the machining data had to be input again or measured again when the machining item is changed, the material is changed, or the tool is replaced with a new one. In particular, in the case of a widely used Panax machine tool, there is no method of backing up and reloading data that has been input or generated once in a custom mode (custom mode).

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a machine tool for manually or automatically back up and recall the processing data input or generated from the numerical control machine tool. The present invention relates to a method for automatically backing up and loading processed data.

The object of the present invention as described above, in the process data call and loading method of the machine tool,

Measuring and inputting machining data of the machine tool (S100);

Designating a program name and a file name of the input processing data (S110);

Converting the processed data into toolload data represented by a G-code and storing the backup data (S130);

Calling the tool load data backed up by the main machining program (S150);

The machine tool may perform cutting based on the called tool load data (S170); and may be implemented by a method of automatically backing up and loading processing data of a machine tool.

And, the input step (S100) may be suitable to be sequentially input for a plurality of tools installed in the machine tool.

The object of the present invention as described above, in another aspect of the present invention, in the process data call and loading method of the machine tool,

Designating and calling a tool load data program in the main machining program (S200);

Initializing data of the called toolload data program to "0" (S210);

Automatically measuring the tool load data based on the automatic operation of the machine tool (S230);

Converting the measured toolload data into a G-code and backing up and storing it as data of the called toolload data program (S250);

Designating and calling the tool load data program in the main machining program (S270);

The machine tool may perform cutting based on the called tool load data (S290). It may be achieved by a method of automatically backing up and loading the machining data of the machine tool, characterized in that the configuration.

The G-code preferably includes the item number and the tool number of the workpiece to be machined.

In addition, the toolload data program more preferably includes or replaces the tool number or port number.

Other objects, specific advantages and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments are shown. First, the configuration of the tool monitor screen shown in the present invention will be described. 1 is an example of a tool monitor screen displaying tool load data in a machine tool according to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the M-code 12 indicating the item number of the workpiece is listed on the right side of the screen. That is, five M-codes 12 are listed from "M700" to "M704", each having toolload data 16, and in FIG. 1, toolload data 16 of "M700" inverted. Is displayed in the center of the screen.

If the tool load data 16 corresponding to "M700" is displayed in the center of the tool monitor screen, the tool number 14 is also displayed in the tool load data 16 (for example, "T0001" or "T0010". ").

A plurality of function keys are displayed at the bottom of the tool monitor screen. These function keys are used to modify, load, edit, save, or switch to other modes on the tool monitor.

2 is an example of a screen for designating a file name and a program name to be backed up in a machine tool according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, when the toolload data 16 shown in FIG. 1 is to be manually stored, the file name 22 and the name 24 of the toll data program are prepared. For example, in Fig. 2, the file name 22 recorded on the memory card is "0000.DAT", and the name 24 of the toolload data program for calling in the main machining program is "500".

After inputting in this way, pressing the backup button 20 at the bottom of the monitor is backed up and stored.

3 is an example of a screen in which tool load data generated in a machine tool according to the present invention is converted into a G-code and displayed. In the quadrangular screen separately formed in the right middle region of FIG. 3, toolload data converted to G-code is displayed.

As shown in Fig. 3, "500 ", which is the name 24 of the toolload data program, is displayed. From the next line, " G700 " specifying the " 700 " &Quot; T0 " indicating tool number 14 " 0 " is displayed, followed by respective toolload data 30 with the alphabet prefix. In this manner, when the display of tool number 14 of tool number "0" is completed, the next line "T10" of tool number 14 of tool number "10" and the corresponding tool load data 30 are displayed.

And, such a display method is performed and displayed for each tool used. In other words, tool load data 30 converted into G-codes of the number of tools is displayed.

4 is an example of a tool monitor screen initialized to "0" immediately before calling the backed up tool load data 30 in the machine tool according to the present invention. As shown in Fig. 4, the toolload data 16 and the tool number 14 corresponding to each M-code 12 are all initialized to " 0 ". In this state, when the main machining program calls "500", the tool loading data 16 is loaded from the backup and displayed as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the above configuration and the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of backing up and calling up a toolload data program by manual operation as a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, in the method of calling and loading the machining data of the machine tool, first, the machining data of the machine tool is measured and input (S100). Such inputs may be made manually or collectively using the measurement mode of the machine tool. In addition, when a plurality of tools are provided, they are sequentially input for the order of each tool.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the program name 24 and the file name 22 of the input processing data are designated (S110). That is, the backup is started by pressing the backup button 20 after inputting the desired name 24 and the file name 22.

Next, the machining data is converted into tool load data 30 represented by a G-code and stored in a backup manner (S130). Since a detailed configuration of the G-code is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 3, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The conversion to G-code is automatic and the storage is also stored as G-code.

Then, the tool load data 30 backed up in the main machining program is called (S150). That is, in the main part program, the subroutine for "500" is executed by calling "500". The G-code 30 is stored inside the tool data program "500".

The machine tool then performs the cutting based on the called toolload data. This process completes the backup, loading and machining of the machine tool. The user can then use the same data at any time by specifying and calling "500" in the main part program. This is separate from the problem of how much G-code is contained in the tool data program "500", so that the G-codes 30 can be easily backed up, handled, and managed.

6 is a flowchart of a process of backing up and calling up a toolload data program by an automatic operation as a second embodiment of the present invention. In the method of calling and loading the machining data of the machine tool,

First, a toolload data program "500" is designated and called in the main machining program (S200). At this time, since the initial state of the toolload data program may contain garbage data, it may contain data used in previous work. Therefore, the initialization of these data is needed in the next step.

That is, all data of the called toolload data program are initialized to "0" (S210). For this purpose, an initialization instruction is inserted into the initial toolload data program.

Next, tool load data is automatically measured and generated based on the automatic operation mode of the machine tool (S230). The tool load data may be processed by tool order, work item, or work order.

Then, the measured toolload data is converted into a G-code and stored as backup data of the called toolload data program "500" (S250). At this time, the initialization instruction inserted in the toolload data program is deleted and replaced with the converted G-code and stored.

Next, the tool load data program ("500") is designated and called in the main machining program (S270). These assignments and calls are performed in the same way as in S200. However, when calling in step S270, since only the converted G-code is stored without the initialization instruction in the corresponding toolload data program ("500"), the G-code is called and loaded.

Next, the main machining program of the machine tool performs cutting based on the called toolload data (S290). This process completes the automatic backup, loading and machining of the machine tool. The user can then use the same data at any time by specifying and calling "500" in the main part program. This is separate from the problem of how much G-code is contained in the tool data program "500", so that the G-codes 30 can be easily backed up, handled, and managed.

In addition, as a modified embodiment of the present invention, the data to be handled may be applied directly to tool data or port data, item data of a workpiece to be processed, as well as tool load data. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to toolload data.

Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present invention as described above, the machining data input or generated in the numerical control machine tool can be manually or automatically backed up and called and loaded as needed. Therefore, the preparation time for the operation of the machine tool is shortened, it is possible to efficiently manage various data, and escape from risks such as data loss or deletion.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that various other modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is obvious that all modifications fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (5)

In the method of calling and loading the machining data of the machine tool, Measuring and inputting machining data of the machine tool (S100); Designating a program name and a file name of the input processing data (S110); Converting the processed data into toolload data represented by a G-code and storing the backup data (S130); Calling the tool load data backed up by the main machining program (S150); Step (S170) to perform the cutting process based on the tool load data called by the machine tool; Automatic processing and backup method of the machine data, characterized in that the configuration. The method of claim 1, wherein the input step (S100) is sequentially input to a plurality of tools installed in the machine tool. In the method of calling and loading the machining data of the machine tool, Designating and calling a tool load data program in the main machining program (S200); Initializing data of the called toolload data program to "0" (S210); Automatically measuring tool load data based on the automatic operation of the machine tool (S230); Converting the measured toolload data into a G-code and backing up and storing it as data of the called toolload data program (S250); Designating and calling the tool load data program in the main machining program (S270); Step (S290) for performing the cutting process based on the tool load data called by the machine tool; Automatic processing and backup method of the machine data, characterized in that the configuration. The method of claim 3, wherein the G-code includes an item number and a tool number of a workpiece to be machined. The method of claim 3, wherein the tool load data program includes a tool number or a port number.

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