LASER MACHINING DEVICE AND NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE

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LASER MACHINING DEVICE AND NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18571099 titled 'LASER MACHINING DEVICE AND NUMERICAL CONTROL DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a numerical control device for a laser machining device that controls the speed and output of a pulse laser for machining a workpiece.

Speed command generation unit generates speed commands based on a machining program.
Laser command generation unit generates laser output commands including frequency and duty of the pulse laser.
Change rate calculation unit calculates period commands for the pulse laser and adjusts them based on the performance limitations of the machining device.
Speed adjustment unit uses the change rate to adjust the speed commands for optimal machining.

Key Features and Innovation:

Control of speed and laser output for precise laser machining.
Calculation and adjustment of period commands for the pulse laser.
Optimization of speed commands based on performance limitations.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in industries such as manufacturing, electronics, and medical devices for high-precision laser machining applications.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for precise control of laser output and speed during laser machining processes.

Benefits:

Improved accuracy and efficiency in laser machining.
Enhanced control over the machining process.
Reduction of errors and waste in manufacturing.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be applied in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing for high-precision laser machining processes, leading to improved product quality and efficiency.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to numerical control devices for laser machining and laser output control systems to understand the existing technology landscape.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers can stay updated on advancements in laser machining technology, numerical control systems, and laser output control for potential improvements in precision and efficiency.

Questions about Laser Machining Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the precision of laser machining processes? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this numerical control device for laser machining?

Original Abstract Submitted

A numerical control device for controlling a laser machining device that machines a workpiece by means of a pulse laser emitted from a laser machining head while moving the laser machining head and the workpiece relative to each other, said numerical control device being provided with: a speed command generation unit for generating a speed command for controlling the speed of the relative movement on the basis of a machining program; a laser command generation unit for generating a laser output command value that includes at least the frequency and duty of the pulse laser, in accordance with the speed command; a change rate calculation unit for calculating a period command for the pulse laser on the basis of the frequency, and calculating a change rate of a changed period command changed by a limitation for the performance of the laser machining device; and a speed adjustment unit for using the change rate to adjust the speed command generated by the speed command generation unit.