Quality control loop for 3D laser beam cutting

Juergen Spitznagel

doi:10.1117/12.248599

26 August 1996 Quality control loop for 3D laser beam cutting

Juergen Spitznagel

Proceedings Volume 2787, Rapid Prototyping; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.248599
Event: Lasers, Optics, and Vision for Productivity in Manufacturing I, 1996, Besancon, France

Abstract

Existing systems for computer integrated manufacturing are based on the principle of the process chain: The product runs through different production sections as design, work planning and manufacturing in a sequential order. The data generated by a production sequence are transferred via interface to the following production sequence. These tightly-packed production sequences leave little scope for responding to quality deviations. This deficit is highlighted particularly in 3D laser cutting processes. In order to achieve an optimum machining result, a series of preliminary tests is required. Quality control loops play an important role in restricting the scope of necessary testing to a minimum. The represented control loop contains a CAD- system to design the workpiece, an offline-programming system to develop working strategies and NC/RC-programs as well as a shop-floor oriented tool to record quality data of the workpiece. The systems are coupled by an integrated product model. The control loop feeds quality data back to Operations Planning in the form of rules for processing strategies and technological data, so that the quality of the production process is enhanced. It is intended to supply optimum process parameters, so that the number of preliminary tests can be reduced. On the other hand the control loop contributes quality enhancement measures which serve as rules for the designers.

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Juergen Spitznagel "Quality control loop for 3D laser beam cutting", Proc. SPIE 2787, Rapid Prototyping, (26 August 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.248599

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