KR20170050891A - Server apparatus and method for controlling of manufacturing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A server apparatus for controlling a machining apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an interface unit for performing communication with a plurality of processing apparatuses assigned to a plurality of zones and performing work for each process, an input unit for receiving job data, an input unit for storing input job data, If a plurality of machining zones of a plurality of machining apparatuses are partitioned according to a database and a predetermined production plan, the work data stored in the database is divided into processes, and the divided work data is collectively transmitted to the machining apparatuses of the respective sections through the interface unit Lt; / RTI >

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a server apparatus and a control method for a processing apparatus,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a server apparatus and a method of controlling a machining apparatus, and more particularly, to a server apparatus and a machining apparatus control method capable of automating a machining setting of a plurality of machining apparatuses.

[0002] In general, a computerized numerical control (CNC) machining apparatus automatically determines a position of a cutting tool by a predetermined application program inputted by a worker by numerically inputting numerical data selectively indicating a machining number, a shape, It is the main machine which is useful for mass production of factory automation and workpiece (workpiece).

Generally, in order to use a CNC machining apparatus, first, a modeling operation (product modeling) for a product to be machined is performed using a predetermined application program, and then a mold of a product to be machined is designed .

Then, a tooling operation for a workpiece to produce a product is performed using the generated process modeling information (data: file, etc.).

Tooling is a very precise task, and depending on the type and size of the product, or the complexity of the product, there is a time difference depending on the tooling, and there is a great deal of time difference depending on the abilities of the skilled and unskilled persons.

For example, there are some products in which the time difference between untrained and skilled workers in tooling of the same kind is more than 6 ~ 10 hours, and when the tooling itself is used to machine a workpiece using a CNC machining apparatus, It has become an important variable that determines efficiency.

However, in the past, there has been a problem in that the tooling work is set manually by a worker, and the time required for tooling is increased.

An object of the present invention is to automate setting of a plurality of processing apparatuses.

Another object of the present invention is to promptly solve the cause analysis and problem solving of processing defects.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a server apparatus includes an interface unit for performing communication with a plurality of processing apparatuses assigned to a plurality of zones and performing operations for respective processes; An input unit for receiving operation data; A database for storing the input job data; And if a plurality of machining zones of the plurality of machining apparatuses are partitioned according to a predetermined production schedule, the work data stored in the database is divided into process groups, and the divided work data is transmitted to the machining units And a processor for batch transmission.

Wherein the processor collects machining state information of the plurality of machining devices via the interface and stores the machining state information collected in the database, and the machining state information includes machining information for each zone, process, Status and performance information.

And a display device for displaying the collected processing status information in real time.

The display device may display the machining state of the machining devices in real time by changing the color of the machining state information.

The work data may be data on at least one of NC data, CAM data, machining time, machining status, machining performance information, tool types provided in the machining apparatus, and tool life duration of each of the plurality of machining apparatuses.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a method of controlling a machining apparatus of a server apparatus, when work data for setting a plurality of machining apparatuses allocated to a plurality of zones and performing work for each process is input Storing the input job data in a database; Partitioning a plurality of machining zones of the plurality of machining apparatuses according to a predetermined production schedule; And dividing the work data by processes and collectively transmitting the divided work data to the processing apparatuses for each of the sections.

Receiving sensed results of erroneous mounting of tools provided in each of the processing apparatuses from the plurality of processing apparatuses; And inspecting whether or not the plurality of processing apparatuses have been loaded with tools based on the sensing result.

Collecting processing status information of the plurality of processing devices; And storing the collected processing status information in the database. The processing status information may include processing status and performance information for each zone, process, and processing apparatus.

And displaying the collected processing status information in real time.

The displaying step may change the color of the processing status information and display the processing status of the processing devices in real time.

The work data may be data on at least one of NC data, CAM data, machining time, machining status, machining performance information, tool type provided in the machining apparatus, and tool life, each of the plurality of machining apparatuses .

1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a machining apparatus control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram showing a configuration of software installed in the server apparatus shown in Fig.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a control process of the equipment control system shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
Fig. 5 is an exemplary diagram showing a work flow chart of the machining apparatus control system shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
Fig. 6 is an exemplary view of the compartment process of the equipment processing zone shown in Fig. 5;
7 is an exemplary view showing an operating state of the display device shown in Fig.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 attached hereto. The embodiments described below will be explained based on the embodiments best suited to understand the technical characteristics of the present invention, and the technical features of the present invention are not limited by the embodiments described, And that the present invention may be implemented with other embodiments.

Therefore, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. In order to facilitate the understanding of the embodiments described below, in the reference numerals shown in the accompanying drawings, among the components having the same function in each embodiment, the related components are denoted by the same or an extension line number.

In general, a machining apparatus is generally referred to as a device that performs various machining operations. For example, there is a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) processing device. The CNC machining system automatically connects the program to the computer and records the numerical data that instructs the machining dimensions, shape, required tool, feed rate, etc. automatically when machining the workpiece. . In the following, the illustrated machining apparatus can be used generally in apparatuses for machining an object including a CNC machining apparatus.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an equipment control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1, the machining apparatus control system may include a server apparatus 100 and a display apparatus 200, a database 300, and a plurality of machining apparatuses 10.

The user or the administrator can input the operation data of each processing apparatus through the server apparatus 100. [ The database 300 is a structure for storing work data of a plurality of processing devices 10 that perform work for each process. The server device 100 may store the input job data in the database 300. [

The server device 100 can access the job data stored in the database 300 when an arbitrary event occurs. Examples of the event include an event in which a production command for producing a workpiece is input using the plurality of processing devices 10, an event in which a generated production plan is input, an event in which a predetermined time period comes, An event in which at least one of the devices is replaced, an event in which tools provided in the respective devices are replaced, and the like.

The server apparatus 100 can transmit the accessed work data to the plurality of processing apparatuses 10. [ The machining device 10 means a device used to produce a workpiece in its working environment. The plurality of processing devices 10 may be assigned to a plurality of zones and the zone may be varied by the job data transmitted through the server device 100. [ A detailed description of the zone change of the processing apparatuses 10 will be described later.

The display device 200 is a component for displaying the individual operation information of the processing devices located in all the zones. The display device 200 may be connected to the server device 100 or the processing devices 10 via a network. Accordingly, by displaying data transmitted in real time, it is possible for the user to monitor the entire processing devices 10. The information to be displayed may include the processing state of each processing apparatus, the processing model and process, the CAM file information, and the processing performance per equipment. Thus, the field manager can grasp the overall state of the processing devices 10. [

In FIG. 1, the display device 200, the server device 100, and the database 300 are all shown as independent devices, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the database 300 or the display device 200 may be integrated with the server device 100. [

2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2, the server apparatus 100 may include an interface unit 110, an input unit 130, a database 140, and a processor 120.

The interface unit 110 is a configuration for performing communication with various external devices. The interface unit 110 may be implemented as a wired interface or a wireless interface. For example, when implemented with a wireless interface, the interface unit 110 can perform communication according to various communication methods such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network).

The server device 100 can communicate with the processing devices 10 via the interface part 110. [ In this case, the machining devices 10 can be assigned to a plurality of zones and can perform work for each process. The work data input by the administrator or the worker can be input through the input unit 130. [

The input unit 130 is configured to receive various data and commands. Specifically, the input unit 130 may be realized by various means such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, a touch pad, a joystick, a microphone, and the like.

The database 140 is a configuration for storing input job data. The database 140 may be provided in an independent apparatus separate from the server apparatus 100 as in the embodiment of FIG. 1, but may be included in the server apparatus 100 as shown in FIG. The database 140 may be implemented by various recording media such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a memory stick, a memory card, a flash memory, a disk, and the like.

The processor 120 is a component for controlling the operation of the server apparatus 100. [ When the work data is input through the input unit 130, the processor 120 may perform an operation of storing the input work data in the database 140. [ In addition, as described above, it is monitored whether an arbitrary event occurs, and when an event is generated, the operation data stored in the database 140 may be read and provided to each processing apparatus.

Specifically, when a plurality of machining zones of a plurality of machining devices 10 are partitioned according to a predetermined production schedule, the processor 120 can divide the work data stored in the database 140 by processes. The processor 120 collectively transmits the divided work data to the processing devices 10 through the interface unit 110 for each of the compartments. For example, if the first processing apparatus 10-1 and the second processing apparatus 10-2 among the plurality of processing apparatuses 10-1 to 10-n are divided into the first processing section, the processor 120 collectively transmits the job data corresponding to the first process from the job data to the first and second processing devices 10-1, 10-2 via the interface unit 110. [

The machining area section of the processing apparatuses 10 may be determined manually by the administrator or may be automatically determined by the processor 120 executing the pre-stored program.

Although the display unit is not shown in FIG. 2, the server apparatus 100 may further include a display unit. The display unit may perform an operation corresponding to the display device 200 of FIG. Specifically, the display unit can display the processing status information collected from each processing apparatus in real time under the control of the processor 120. [ The display unit may change the color of the processing status information so that the user can more conveniently display the processing status of each processing apparatus.

3 is a diagram showing a configuration of the software 150 mounted on the server apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the server apparatus 100 may include an admin tool installed in the internal memory or the storage unit. The administration tool means software for implementing the operation of the server device 100 described above.

The software 150 includes an automation module and a management module. The automation module is software for performing tasks such as NC data transfer, measurement information input, measurement report, tool life setting and tool monitoring. In addition, the management module means software for performing measurement standard management, tool inventory management, equipment-specific file management, tool life management, and cam file management.

The processor 120 may execute the software 150 of FIG. 3 to control the processing devices as described above.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of controlling an equipment control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The equipment control system of FIG. 4 may be implemented with the system shown in FIG. 1, but is not limited thereto. That is, the contents described in Fig. 4 may be performed by the server apparatus of Fig.

According to FIG. 4, the server apparatus 100 can provide processing information of a process assigned to each of the processing apparatuses 10. FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to display the processing information provided in the PC (Personal Computer) or the monitor provided in each of the processing devices 10 in real time. The processing information may include information such as JIG Control 160, CAM / DATA transfer 170, tool life management 180, and measurement management 190.

For example, in a PC or a monitor provided in the machining devices 10, NC information, part modeling data, tool life status, machining quantity, machining standard, CAM sheet, tact time, equipment status, Multi equipment information can be displayed. On the other hand, the processing apparatus 10 and the PC or monitor can be configured in a ratio of N: 1. That is, information on a plurality of processing apparatuses may be displayed on one PC or monitor.

The field operator can input tool replacement and misplacement verification, loss registration, JIG setup and approval, etc., through the input of the user interface (UI) displayed on the PC or monitor. That is, the field worker can confirm the optimized NC data with the PC and input the machining execution command. On the other hand, the display of the personal computer (PC) can be constituted by a touch panel, and it is possible to perform screen turning, returning, or inputting of the above-described information by touch.

The operation items of the operator input through the PC or the monitor provided in each processing apparatus can be transmitted to the server apparatus 100 in real time via the network. The manager can access the transmitted information and monitor the entire processing devices 10 through the display device 200. [ When the server apparatus 100 includes a display unit, the administrator can check various information through the display unit. The display device 200 may display the processing state of the processing devices 10, the processing model and process, the CAM file information, and the processing results per equipment.

Meanwhile, the JIG setup information of the machining apparatuses 10 assigned according to the production plan may be registered in the field and related information may be transmitted to the database 300. The server apparatus 100 can recognize the process information of the registered JIG for each processing apparatus 10. [ The server device 100 collectively transmits the machining standard information of each of the machining devices 100. For example, the machining reference information of the machining apparatuses 10 may be CAM data, tool information, work standards, etc., and the reference information may be collectively transmitted to the machining apparatuses 10 via the network.

In addition, the server device 100 may provide the training videos to field workers through display at a designated time. In addition, the server device 100 may further include a messenger function for notifying a person in charge of each device of a specific event.

CAM data automatically transferred to each of the processing devices 10 through the server device 100 can be processed after setting the Main NC data in each corresponding processing device 10. [ The NC file under processing, the machining tact time, the machining state, the tool life, the modeling, and the machining performance information can be displayed through the PC installed in the machining devices 10. [

 In other words, the field worker can secure the visibility of the machining information through the PC and can respond promptly when there are problems related to machining. The measurement results of the machined parts can be determined in real time by the position, process, and equipment through the server device 100, so that it is possible to respond promptly when defects occur.

In the case of a tool used for material processing in the processing apparatuses 10, the model, the type applied to each process, the size (tolerance), and the service life may be different from each other. In this case, the optimum tool application of the processing apparatuses for each process can be performed by the reference information management of the server apparatus 100. [ In addition, the server device 100 interfaces the entry and exit details of the tool storage warehouse, thereby providing an oversight judgment of inventory in real time so that there is no production disruption due to tool shortage.

It is possible to transmit the CAM data to all the processing devices 10 in the shortest time using the server device 100. [ Therefore, it is possible to efficiently manage manpower due to the preparation of the existing manual machining, and the S / T is remarkably reduced, so that rapid response to process (model) fluctuation is possible. In addition, a human error due to manual work can be prevented in advance.

For example, the lifetime status of the tools of the machining devices 10 can be monitored through the display device 200, thereby enabling replacement before reaching the tool life. Therefore, it is possible to quickly replace the tool, and it is possible to prevent the operator from making a mistake in replacement by measuring it in the air after completion of the replacement.

Particularly, the processing status information collected through each of the processing devices 10 is advantageous in that the processing status and performance of each zone, process, and equipment are monitored in real time to facilitate on-site management. In addition, since the inventory information collected through the tool storage system can be grasped in real time by each zone and process, it is possible to provide real-time inventory information so as not to cause mass production disruption due to tool shortage.

In addition, since the equipment is controlled through the controller attached to each of the machining devices 10, it is possible to perform the machining of the equipment by a skilled technician in the field of operation of the equipment, tool life and replacement, By providing action guidance, non-skilled workers can control a certain level of equipment.

Fig. 5 is an exemplary diagram showing a work flow chart of the machining apparatus control system shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 5, in the control of the machining apparatus, first, a plurality of tools provided in the plurality of machining apparatuses 10 and work data including machining information and a machining order for finally machining a product are inputted (S10) . Next, the input work data is stored in the database 300 (S20). Thereafter, a plurality of machining zones of the machining apparatuses 10 are divided according to the production plan of the product (S30), and the work data is selectively transmitted in a batch (S40).

Next, the erroneous mounting of the tools provided in the machining devices 10 is checked (S50), and the product is machined by the operation data (S60). During the machining operation, a guide to the operation status of the equipment, the life of the tool provided in the equipment, and a replacement time can be provided through a PC mounted on the equipment (S70).

On the other hand, in the inspection (S50) of the erroneous mounting, the sensing result of the erroneous mounting is transmitted to the server device 100 through the sensors provided in the respective processing devices 10, and based on the sensing result, Can be inspected. For example, the sensor may be a camera or an infrared detector.

Therefore, when the production process of a workpiece is produced through a plurality of processes (one process to nine processes), there is a problem that it is not known which process a defective product occurs in. However, in the embodiment of the present invention, the erroneous mounting inspection is performed before machining (S50), so that the generation of defective products can be prevented in advance.

Fig. 6 is an exemplary view of the compartment process of the equipment processing zone shown in Fig. 5; As shown in Fig. 6 (a), an administrator can divide and control a plurality of processing apparatuses 10 through the display device 200. Fig. For example, it can be divided into zones A, B, C and D depending on the production schedule. In each of the zones, different work data can be transmitted uniformly, and different zones can be processed in different zones.

On the other hand, if the same job data is transmitted to each zone, the same operation can be performed as a whole. In addition, a specific zone can be divided into a plurality of zones, and different information can be transmitted to each divided zone.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the amount of production of a specific workpiece increases or decreases, the existing zones may be varied to divide into A 'zone, B' zone, C 'zone and D' zone. In this case, the production of workpieces produced in zone B 'increases and the production of workpieces produced in zone A' decreases. Accordingly, the manager has an advantage that an efficient system can be constructed by collectively dividing each zone according to the production plan and collectively transmitting the operation data to the divided zone.

7 is an exemplary view showing an operating state of the display device shown in Fig. 7, the display device 200 can identify the processing status of each of the devices. Each processing apparatus 10 is divided into sections. In Fig. 7, the machining apparatuses 10-1 to 10-n divided into n sections are shown.

In this case, when the machining operation is stopped in the first compartment processing apparatus 10-1, the color may be changed so that the administrator can visually recognize it.

Further, in the case where the tool misapplication occurs in the second division processing apparatus 10-2 and the tool replacement timing is imminent in the third division processing apparatus 10-3, the display apparatus 200 also displays the related information Can be displayed in different colors. Accordingly, the administrator can visually identify the manager. For example, it may be displayed in green for normal operation, red for machining stop, yellow for tool errand, and blue for imminent tool replacement.

As described above, according to the various embodiments of the present invention, the manager can directly control the processing devices 10 when a machining failure occurs by judging the machining state of the plurality of machining devices 10. In addition, it is possible for the operator to recognize the tool through the PC installed in the on-site machining apparatuses 10, thereby quickly solving the problem of tool replacement and mounting of the tool. Therefore, it is possible to remarkably reduce the defective rate of the workpieces and to improve productivity and efficiency.

The program for performing the method of controlling a machining apparatus according to various embodiments described above may be stored in various recording media and mounted on a server device, various electronic devices, or a processing device.

For example, when job data for setting a plurality of processing apparatuses that are assigned to a plurality of zones and are to be executed for respective processes are input, storing the input job data in a database, Dividing a plurality of machining areas of the plurality of machining devices according to a production schedule, dividing the machining data by processes, and uniformly transmitting the divided work data to the machining devices of each of the plurality of machining devices, A non-transitory computer readable medium may be provided.

A non-transitory readable medium is a medium that stores data for a short period of time, such as a register, cache, memory, etc., but semi-permanently stores data and is readable by the apparatus. In particular, the various applications or programs described above may be stored on non-volatile readable media such as CD, DVD, hard disk, Blu-ray disk, USB, memory card, ROM,

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

10: Processing devices 100: Server
110: interface unit 120: processor
130: input unit 140: database
150: Software 160: Jig Control
170: Cam / data transfer 180: Tool life management
190: Measurement management 200: Display device

Claims (11)

An interface unit arranged to be assigned to a plurality of zones and to perform communication with a plurality of processing apparatuses performing operations for respective processes;
An input unit for receiving operation data;
A database for storing the input job data; And
Wherein when the plurality of processing zones of the plurality of processing apparatuses are divided according to a predetermined production plan, the plurality of processing zones of the plurality of processing apparatuses are divided into the plurality of processing data groups, Wherein the server device is a server device. The method according to claim 1,
The processor comprising:
Collecting processing status information of the plurality of processing devices through the interface section, storing the processing status information collected in the database,
Wherein the processing status information includes processing statuses and performance information for each zone, each process, and each processing apparatus. The method according to claim 1,
And a display unit for displaying the collected processing status information in real time. The method of claim 3,
The display unit includes:
And displays the machining state of the machining devices so that the machining state of the machining devices can be identified in real time by changing the color of the machining state information. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the job data is data for at least one of NC data, CAM data, machining time, machining status, machining performance information, tool type and tool life time of each of the plurality of machining apparatuses, . A method of controlling a machining apparatus of a server apparatus,
Storing operation data input to the plurality of zones in a database when the operation data for setting a plurality of processing devices for performing operations for each process is input;
Partitioning a plurality of machining zones of the plurality of machining apparatuses according to a predetermined production schedule;
And dividing the work data by a process, and collectively transmitting the divided work data to the processing apparatuses for each of the sections. The method according to claim 6,
Receiving sensed results of erroneous mounting of tools provided in each of the processing apparatuses from the plurality of processing apparatuses; And
And inspecting whether or not the plurality of processing apparatuses have been tool-erected based on the sensing result. The method according to claim 6,
Collecting processing status information of the plurality of processing devices;
And storing the collected processing status information in the database,
Wherein the machining status information includes machining status and performance information for each zone, each process, and each machining apparatus. 9. The method of claim 8,
And displaying the collected machining status information in real time. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the displaying comprises:
And changing the hue of the machining state information to display the machining state of the machining devices so as to be identifiable in real time. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the operation data includes at least one of data on at least one of NC data, CAM data, machining time, machining status, machining performance information, tool type, and tool life time of each of the plurality of machining apparatuses, Device control method.

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