KR20180135696A - Method for automating the process of using by macro script - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of automating a cam process by a macro script that automates the cam process using a script program. The present invention includes a selection information transmitting step of transmitting selection information from a script control part to an output part, and a cam execution step of receiving execution information from the output part to the script control part and executing programming data corresponding to the received execution information. The selection information may be one of layer information, decode filter information, focus on-off information, guide bar information, panel information, and output information as PC cam program information. According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce work overload due to the manual operation of a cam (CAM) operation and reduce cost according to the work overload.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a method of automating a cam process by a macro script,

The present invention relates to a method of automating a cam process, and more particularly, to a method of automating a cam process by a macro script that automates a cam process using a script program.

The CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) process, which is one of the PCB manufacturing process, is a process of designing the cam (PCB) according to the specification conforming to each manufacturing process CAM) and distribute data (film data, AOI data, drill data, router data) necessary for manufacturing each process by outputting optimized panel size and Gerber data by reflecting the characteristics of various products Process. This cam (CAM) operation is performed by manual operation of all the workers, and due to the time consuming due to this, the work overload and manual menu use error and human error due to the failure of standardization work frequently occur frequently. Mirror defects also occur.

The average number of CAM operations per year is about 3000 ~ 3500, and the number of double cam (CAM) defects is about 1.1 ~ 1.3%. The contents of cam (CAM) defect are all error of manual menu use and human error due to non standardization work.

On the other hand, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1604315 discloses an automation method for a cam working of a multilayer circuit board. However, since the prior patent document is limited to the cam program called Genesis, the specific functions such as the guide bar option and the V-cut hole size option are not mentioned, Thereby causing difficulties in the cam (CAM) operation.

Korean Patent No. 10-1604315

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to reduce work overload due to manual operation of a cam (CAM) operation and thereby reduce costs.

In addition, the present invention has an object to reduce the error rate due to the manual menu use error due to the manual operation and the failure to perform the standardization operation, thereby reducing the panel production cost.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an automation script program which can prevent a malfunction due to improper work process speed and work efficiency, use error and non-standardization work.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as: a selection information transmitting step of transmitting selection information to an output unit in a script control unit; (CAM) editing information, panel information, Gerber data information, layer information, decode filter information, and the like, as the PC cam program operation information, Off information, guide bar information, and the like.

The program execution step may include a receiving step of receiving execution information from the output unit, a matching step of matching the programming data stored in the script control unit with the received execution information, a programming data transmitting step of transmitting the matching programming data in the script control unit to the output unit, And an output step of outputting the program data received from the script control unit from the output unit.

The execution information may be information selected from the selection information in the output unit.

The layer information may include any one of a layer name, a layer color, a number of layer layers, and a layer state.

The guide bar information may include any one of guide bar creation information, guide bar type information, guide bar creation direction information, and guide hole size information.

When the script control unit receives the drill size information from the output unit in the receiving step, the script control unit in the matching step can match the program data adjusted for the coplanar free space according to the drill size information.

In the receiving step, if the minimum distance (D) calculation command information and the minimum copper area (d) information set for preventing the interlayer shortage are received from the output section, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > of drilled < / RTI > size reduced programming data.

In the receiving step, when the script control unit receives the drill size information from the output unit, the script control unit can match the programming data adjusted the thermal pad gap according to the drill size information in the matching step.

In the receiving step, the script control unit receives drill size information, perforation area information, thermal pad area decrease rate (E) information according to the perforated area, and increase amount (L) information of the heat sink spacing distance The thermal pad structure reflecting the gap distance L in the matching step can be matched with the design-changed programming data.

The panel information may include any one of panel size, panel manufacturing method information, drill number information according to the panel method, and copper thickness information.

The following effects can be expected in the method of automating the cam process by the macro script according to the present invention as described above.

That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the work overload due to the manual operation of the cam (CAM) operation and reduce the cost accordingly.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of reducing the error rate caused by the manual menu use error due to the manual operation and the failure to perform the standardization operation, thereby reducing the panel production cost.

In addition, the present invention provides an automatic script program that can improve work process speed and work efficiency, and prevent malfunctions due to use errors and non-standardization work.

1 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram schematically showing a cam process automation program by macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart schematically showing a program execution step of a cam process automation program by a macropod script according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cam process automation program by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is another example of a cam process automation program by macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is another example of a cam process automation program by macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 7 is another example of a cam process automation program by macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

Each functional unit represented in the present specification is only an example of implementation of the present invention. Therefore, other functional units may be used in other embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, each functional unit may be implemented solely in hardware or software configuration, but may be implemented in combination of various hardware and software configurations that perform the same function.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart schematically showing a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a cam process automation program by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention. to be. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to the present embodiment includes a selection information transmitting step (S310) of transmitting selection information to the output unit 200 in the script control unit 100 (S320) for executing the program data corresponding to the received execution information by receiving the execution information from the output unit (200) in the script control unit (100) (CAM) editing information, panel information, Gerber data information, layer information, decode filter information, force on-off information, and guide bar information.

The present invention is a script program for automating a PCB cam (CAM) process, which is dependent on manual operation, to automate a correction process to prevent a design defect, a product defect, and shorten the time required to make a cam. A method of automating a cam process according to the macro script of the present invention is a process of programming a PCB cam (CAM) process performed by hand. When information necessary for a cam (CAM) process is inputted, a cam CAM) process is executed and the cam process is automated. FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing a program execution step of a cam process automation program by macropod script according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3, the execution step S320 includes a receiving step S321 of receiving execution information from the output unit 200 and a matching step of matching the program data stored in the script control unit 100 with the received execution information A program data transmission step S325 of transmitting the program data matched by the script control unit 100 to the output unit 200 and a program data transmission step S325 of outputting the program data received from the script control unit 100 to the output unit 200 And an output step S327. The script control unit 100 stores the program data corresponding to the execution information received by the output unit 200. Upon receiving the execution information from the output unit 200, the script control unit 100 matches the execution information with the corresponding program data. When the script control unit 100 transmits the matching program data to the output unit 200 as the cam working data, the output unit 200 outputs the matching program data, which is the matching cam working data, to the output unit 200 .

The method of automating the cam process by the macro script according to the present invention is a method in which all the data used in executing the CAM 350 program can be transmitted and received between the script control unit 100 and the output unit 200 by using the CAM 350 program, have. The present invention relates to automation of cam (CAM) operations from camming (CAM) automatic editing, panel automatic generation, and GERBER DATA automatic output using the CAM 350 program. Therefore, the selection information transmitted from the script control unit 100 to the output unit 200 and the selection information received from the output unit 200 by the script control unit 100 correspond to the cam (CAM) editing information, the panel information , Gerber data information, layer information, decode filter information, force-on-off information, and guide bar information, and all data used in CAM 350 program execution may be included.

A method for automating a cam process by a macro script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a main language for a cam edit, a panel creation, and a gerber data output using a basic language of a macro, a form, a CAM 350 query, and a CAM 350 command in a CAM 350 program. The user interface was designed by implementing the format and 10 sub-types and filling out the data entry form for the specific task function. In the macro script according to the embodiment of the present invention, the free space of the copper plate relative to the drill size is collectively adjusted to secure a clearance space inside the hole for preventing interlayer short-circuit failure, and the advancement due to heat generation A script for securing the size of the thermal pad for preventing low current disconnection may be included. Automated Surface Mount Technology A script can also be included that automatically generates a self-aligning guide with reference mark recognition marks by adjusting the position and size of the guide bar, which is essential for the automatic insertion of parts on printed circuit boards. Can be created on the whole floor, a folder can be generated according to each product specification, and a Gerber file can be created and compressed. By developing an automated script program for automation of cam (CAM) operation, standardization of work of each cam (CAM) worker improves work speed and work efficiency, and error and standardization work of CAM Human error due to compliance can be prevented in advance, which can improve work productivity.

The present invention can set cam (CAM) editing, panel creation, and Gerber data output. The automation script program according to the automation method of the cam process according to the script of the present invention can be applied to the double-sided PCB, the MLB PCB, the BVH PCB, and the build-up PCB. 4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of automating a cam process by a script according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a view showing an example of a main screen of an automation script program according to a method of automating a cam process according to a script of the present invention. In the main screen of FIG. 4, LAYER_Definition, LAYER_NAME + TYPE_CHANGE, LAYER_SELECT_CHANGE, D_CODE FILTERS, POS_NEG_ON_OFF, NEG_C / R Adjustment, POS_C / R Adjistment, AUTO_GUIDE_BAR, PANEL_Generate, EXPORT Gerber, The main screen is displayed by the output signal of the output unit 200.

LAYER_Definition, LAYER_NAME + TYPE_CHANGE, LAYER_SELECT_CHANGE, D_CODE FILTERS, POS_NEG_ON_OFF, NEG_C / R Adjustment, POS_C / R Adjistment, AUTO_GUIDE_BAR, PANEL_Generate and EXPORT Gerber to be displayed on the main screen of the output unit 200 LAYER_Definition, LAYER_NAME + TYPE_CHANGE, LAYER_SELECT_CHANGE, D_CODE FILTERS, POS_NEG_ON_OFF, NEG_C / R Adjustment, POS_C / R Adjistment, AUTO_GUIDE_BAR, PANEL_Generate, EXPORT Gerber or the like is selected from the output unit 200, the selected execution information of the LAYER_Definition, LAYER_NAME + TYPE_CHANGE, LAYER_SELECT_CHANGE, D_CODE FILTERS, POS_NEG_ON_OFF, NEG_C / R Adjustment, POS_C / R Adjistment, AUTO_GUIDE_BAR, PANEL_Generate, And executes the program data corresponding to the received execution information, the macro- Painter is formed.

5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 5, in order to define a layer, the script control unit 100 includes layer information as selection information or execution information. The layer information includes layer name information and layer color information, and the script control unit 100 transmits layer name information and layer color information to the output unit 200 as shown in FIG. 5 (a). When the layer name information is selected in the output unit 200 and the layer color information is selected, the script control unit 100 receives the selected layer name information and layer color information, and the script control unit 100 corresponds to the received layer name information and layer color information The corresponding cam operation is output as shown in FIG. 5 (b), and the cam process is automatically proceeded by a series of information transmission / reception without manual operation. LAYER Definition allows you to automatically change the job standard layer name and layer color of the Gerber data layer for camming (CAM) operations, and print the number of PCB layer layers on the screen. If the operation standard layer name information, the layer color automatic setting information, and the like are included in the execution information and the programming standard data corresponding to the operation standard layer name information and the layer color automatic setting information is stored in the script control unit 100, The present invention can be achieved by a method of automating a cam process by a script according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the LAYER Definition, when the PCB layer number is added due to the manufacturing specification problem, it is possible to automatically change the color of the added layer. At this time, the execution information includes the layer color change information when the number of layer layers is added, and the script control unit 100 should include the programming data corresponding to the layer color change information when the number of layer layers is added. As described above, various information regarding the cam (CAM) process can be included in the execution information, and programming data corresponding to the execution information can be stored in the script control unit 100, so that various cam (CAM) processes can be automated.

In order to change the layer name, the script control unit 100 continuously transmits the layer name information, the layer format information, and the layer status information to the output unit 200. When the layer name information, layer format information, and layer status information are all selected in the output unit 200, the script control unit 100 receives the selected layer name information, layer format information, and layer status information. The script control unit 100 transmits the program data corresponding to the received layer name information, the layer format information and the layer status information to the output unit 200 and outputs the program data received from the output unit 200, The cam process is outputted as shown in (2), and the cam process is automatically performed by a series of information transmission / reception without manual operation. According to the method of automating a cam process by a script according to an embodiment of the present invention, a function of continuously selecting and changing a layer name, a layer format, and a layer status of a Gerber data layer to be a cam (CAM) . This work process includes layer information, cam (CAM) editing information, layer name information, layer format information, layer status information, and the like. Layer type information and layer status information are stored in the script control unit 100 so that they can be achieved by a method of automating a cam process by a script according to an embodiment of the present invention will be. You can also set the range of a layer to name it in ascending order, and you can add the ability to batch change the color of a layer. If you specify the programming data so that the color information of the layer is changed collectively so that the layer number information of the layer and the color information of the layer are included in the execution information and the ascending name is displayed so as to correspond to the layer number information, .

6 is a diagram illustrating another example of a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, a method of automating a cam process by a script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may perform a function of copying, moving, deleting, etc. Draws and Flash Aperture Type Shape as size options. Draw indicates a line in a CAM process and Flash indicates a pad so that when Draw or Flash information is transmitted from the output unit 200 to the script control unit 100, pad is again executed on the cam (CAM) process screen through the output unit 200. The function of selecting the Aperture Type Shape option, the function of selecting copy, move, delete, etc., the size option of the selected Aperture Type Shape, the size option of the horizontal or outer diameter, and the option of selecting the vertical or outer diameter size . The method of automating a cam process by a script according to an embodiment of the present invention can execute a function of automatically executing on and off layers of a positive plane and a negative plane. Only the Positive plane layer can be turned on or off in the CAM work window, or only the Negative plane layer can be turned on or off in the CAM work window. These functions include information necessary for each function in the execution information according to the above-described method of automating the cam process by the above-mentioned script, and the corresponding data can be set and executed in the programming data.

In the method of automating the cam process by the macro script according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to automatically execute the shape change by collectively adjusting the thermal pad gap relative to the drill size in the negative plane data. In the method of automating the cam process according to the macro script according to the embodiment of the present invention, the clearance space inside the hole is secured in order to prevent the short-circuit fault between the coils by collectively adjusting the copper- .

In one embodiment, when the drill size is determined, the minimum distance D between the drilling outer circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface of the plate is calculated to change the design of the plate area or the drill size Can be performed. To this end, the selection information or execution information includes perforation outer circumferential surface information, copper plate outer surface distance information, copper plate minimum width information, copper plate area information, drill size information, copper plate clearance size information, copper plate clearance space information, Selection information or execution information for collectively adjusting the free space of the copper plate with respect to the drill size, such as drill size information on information, copper plate free space size information on each panel information, etc., should be stored in the script controller 100. In addition, the script control unit 100 must store the selection information or the programming data corresponding to the execution information.

For example, when the drill size information is transmitted from the script control unit 100 to the output unit 200 and the script control unit 100 receives the selected drill size information from the output unit 200, the script control unit 100 And transmits the programming data for the corresponding copper-plate free space information to the output unit 200. The output unit 200 displays a cam (CAM) operation in which the free space of the copper plate is collectively applied to the drill size. These examples can be applied to various embodiments that perform the function of collectively adjusting the copper plate clearance space compared to the drill size according to the method of automating the cam operation by the macro script of the present invention.

A method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention includes adjusting a thermal pad gap to a drill size to collectively adjust a thermal pad size for preventing a progressive low current disconnection fault due to heat generation It is possible to have a function capable of securing it. In one embodiment, when the drill size is determined, the thermal pad area reduction rate E is calculated according to the perforated area, the increase L of the gap (gap) between the heat sinks according to the area reduction rate is calculated, ) Can be compensated for. To this end, the script control unit 100 stores drill size information, perforation area information, thermal pad area reduction rate information, heat spreader distance information, thermal pad gap increase information, thermal pad gap information, thermal pad information, Information for performing a function of collectively adjusting thermal pad gaps against drill sizes such as drill size information for information, thermal pad gap information for each panel information, and thermal pad gap information for each drill size. In addition, the script control unit 100 must store the selection information or the programming data corresponding to the execution information.

For example, when the drill size information is transmitted from the script control unit 100 to the output unit 200 and the script control unit 100 receives the selected drill size information from the output unit 200, the script control unit 100 And transmits the programmed data for the corresponding thermal pad gap information to the output unit 200. The output unit 200 displays a cam (CAM) operation in which the thermal pad gap clearance space as a whole is applied to the drill size. Such an example can be variously applied to other embodiments performing a function of collectively adjusting the thermal pad gap to the drill size according to the method of automating the cam operation by the macro script of the present invention.

According to the method of automating the cam process by the macro script according to the embodiment of the present invention, three code setting values can be inputted at once by executing the function of inputting the set values of the custom thermal code name from the front to the three digits, Only layers can be automatically detected and executed. In Positive Plane data, it is possible to perform the function of collectively adjusting Copper Clearance against drill size to create Merge layer. It is a function that automatically searches only the positive layer by selecting the option according to the BGA pitch of the edit target. These functions include information necessary for each function in the execution information according to the above-described method of automating the cam process by the above-mentioned script, and the corresponding data can be set and executed in the programming data.

The method of automating a cam process by macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform a function of automatically generating all variable processing according to the position change and size of a guide bar for SMT. When information such as product model name, CAM operation date, and the like is transmitted from the output unit 200 to the script control unit 100 on the screen output from the output unit 200, the script control unit 100 outputs the corresponding program data to the output unit 200 And the output unit 200 displays a cam (CAM) operation. To this end, the selection information or execution information should include cam (CAM) editing information and guide bar information. Guide bar information includes product model name information, cam working date information, radius information of the product exterior line start, guide bar creation information, guide bar type information, guide bar creation direction information, guide hole size information, V- Array check information, hole size of the stamp, and product array check information. According to the method of automating the cam process according to the macro script of the present invention, the product model name automatic input or change input function, CAM operation date automatic input or change input function, guide bar automatic input or change input function, (Radius) Length input function, Guide bar type option selection function, Guide bar generation direction option function, Guide hole size option selection function, V-CUT hole size option selection and product arrangement check function, Stamp hole size option selection and product arrangement check Function can also be executed. These functions include information necessary for each function in the execution information according to the above-described method of automating the cam process by the above-mentioned script, and the corresponding data can be set and executed in the programming data.

7 is a diagram illustrating another example of a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, a function of executing automatic generation of an integrated panel for a panel size and a panel manufacturing method can be performed through a method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention. 7A is a screen output from the output unit 200. When the model name information and the panel information are transmitted from the output unit 200 to the script control unit 100, the script control unit 100 outputs the corresponding program data And the output unit 200 displays the panel cam (CAM) operation information and the automatic setting information set in accordance with the panel cam (CAM) operation information as shown in FIG. 7 (b). In order to do this, the selection information or execution information must include cam (CAM) editing information and panel information. The panel information includes product model name information, cam (CAM) operation date information, PSR color information, Information on worker information, product horizontal and vertical size, customer information, PCB manufacturing method information, panel venting shape information, inner layer film setting Punching hole information, silk film quantization and negative information, BVH and build-up product layer count information, panel size Information on the number of drills according to the panel method, information on the thickness of the inner layer copper, film information on the hole plugging land, information on the film for the printing PSR plate, and the like. The script control unit 100 includes the cam (CAM) editing information and the programming data corresponding to the panel information, thereby executing the cam (CAM) process. According to the method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention in accordance with panel information, a product model name automatic input or change input function, a cam (cam) operation date automatic input or change input function, a PSR color input function, Inner layer film scale input function, CAM operator automatic input or change input function, product horizontal and vertical size automatic display function, customer selection option function, PCB product manufacturing method selection function, panel venting shape selection option function, inner layer film setting Punching hole addition function, silk film positive or negative generation option function, BVH and build-up product stacking option function, drill number option function by panel method, inner layer copper thickness selection option function, film for hole plugging land creation Function, and the function of producing a film for printing PSR plate can be executed.

In addition, according to the method of automating a cam process by a macro script according to an embodiment of the present invention, an integrated gerber data output automatic execution function can be executed. Product model name Automatic input or change input function, PCB material and thickness, BGA pitch input function, BGV layer thickness (A, B) input function, PCB product manufacturing type input function, Film output size input function, Film output for Hole Plugging Land Function, and printing output function for printing PSR plate. This function may include gerber data information necessary for each function in the execution information according to the cam process automation method by the above-mentioned script, and the data corresponding to the gerber data information may be set and executed.

A selection information transmitting step (S310) of transmitting the selection information to the output unit (200) in the script control unit (100) and a program corresponding to the execution information received from the output unit (200) (CAM) editing information, panel creation information, Gerber data output information, layer information, decode filter information, and the like, as the PC cam program operation information at this time, A method of automating a cam process by a macro script, which is one of force-on-off information and guide bar information, can be carried out in the form of a recording medium readable by an electronic device recorded by a program. The apparatus is also included in the recording medium.

Thus, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. It is therefore to be understood that the embodiments described above are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

The present invention relates to a method of automating a cam process by a macro script that automates a cam process using a script program. According to the present invention, the present invention reduces the work overload caused by manual operation of a cam (CAM) There is an effect that can be saved.

100: Script control section 200: Output section

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A selection information transmitting step of transmitting the selection information from the script control unit to the output unit; And
An execution step of receiving execution information from the output unit in the script control unit and executing a program for executing the program data corresponding to the received execution information; ≪ / RTI >
The selection information includes:
(CAM) editing information, panel information, Gerber data information, layer information, decode filter information, force on-off information, and guide bar information as the PC cam program operation information Method of automating cam process.
The method according to claim 1,
The program execution step includes:
A receiving step of receiving execution information from the output unit;
A matching step of matching the program data stored in the script control unit with the received execution information;
A programming data transmission step of transmitting matched programming data from the script control unit to the output unit; And
And outputting the program data received from the script control unit to the output unit.
The method according to claim 1,
The execution information includes:
And the output information is information selected from the selection information.
The method according to claim 1,
The layer information includes:
A layer name, a layer color, a layer number of layers, and a layer state.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the guide bar information comprises:
A guide bar generation information, a guide bar generation information, a guide bar type information, a guide bar generation direction information, and a guide hole size information.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the panel information includes one of panel size, panel manufacturing method information, drill number information according to a panel method, and copper thickness information.
A selection information transmitting step of transmitting the selection information from the script control unit to the output unit; And
And an execution step of receiving the execution information from the output unit in the script control unit and executing the cam program for executing the programming data corresponding to the received execution information,
The selection information includes at least one of macro (CAM) editing information, panel creation information, Gerber data output information, layer information, decode filter information, force on off information, A method of automating a cam process by a script, the method being capable of being read by an electronic device recorded with a program.

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