A parameter setting device sets parameters for driving a machine in which a numerical controller is incorporated. The parameter setting device uses a machine configuration file in which information is described pertaining to the configuration of the machine. Furthermore, the parameter setting device is equipped with a parameter generating unit for generating parameters based on the machine configuration file, and a parameter setting unit for setting the generated parameters in the numerical controller.

Systems and methods for providing real-time modification of cutting process programs using feedback from one or more sensors which measure one or more operational parameters of a cutting process and/or cutting apparatus. The sensor readings may be used to provide real-time modification of a motion program after such motion program has been provided to a motion controller. Examples of such operational parameters may include waterjet pump supply pressure, the abrasive mass flow rate, the force of the waterjet on the target piece, etc. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize a cutting algorithm or program to calculate actual cut quality based on one or more sensor inputs, and to generate warnings or system shut-downs accordingly. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize inspection devices to inspect coupons or first articles, and use the inspection data to autonomously modify motion programs and/or cutting process models without user intervention.

Systems and methods for providing real-time modification of cutting process programs using feedback from one or more sensors which measure one or more operational parameters of a cutting process and/or cutting apparatus. The sensor readings may be used to provide real-time modification of a motion program after such motion program has been provided to a motion controller. Examples of such operational parameters may include waterjet pump supply pressure, the abrasive mass flow rate, the force of the waterjet on the target piece, etc. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize a cutting algorithm or program to calculate actual cut quality based on one or more sensor inputs, and to generate warnings or system shut-downs accordingly. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize inspection devices to inspect coupons or first articles, and use the inspection data to autonomously modify motion programs and/or cutting process models without user intervention.

A parameter setting device sets parameters for driving a machine in which a numerical controller is incorporated. The parameter setting device uses a machine configuration file in which information is described pertaining to the configuration of the machine. Furthermore, the parameter setting device is equipped with a parameter generating unit for generating parameters based on the machine configuration file, and a parameter setting unit for setting the generated parameters in the numerical controller.

Systems and methods for providing real-time modification of cutting process programs using feedback from one or more sensors which measure one or more operational parameters of a cutting process and/or cutting apparatus. The sensor readings may be used to provide real-time modification of a motion program after such motion program has been provided to a motion controller. Examples of such operational parameters may include waterjet pump supply pressure, the abrasive mass flow rate, the force of the waterjet on the target piece, etc. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize a cutting algorithm or program to calculate actual cut quality based on one or more sensor inputs, and to generate warnings or system shut-downs accordingly. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize inspection devices to inspect coupons or first articles, and use the inspection data to autonomously modify motion programs and/or cutting process models without user intervention.

A method for operating an automation system comprising at least one field device associated to a local control device is provided. The method comprises: controlling an operation of the field device based on control data generated by the local control device; receiving monitoring data describing the controlled operation of the field device from the field device; modifying configuration data of the local control device based on the monitoring data; generating upload data comprising information about the modification of the configuration data and/or about changes in the operation of the field device resulting from the modification of the configuration data; in the local control device and/or in a central control device, deleting, encrypting and/or masking specified information from the upload data to generate modified upload data; and providing the modified upload data for use by another local control device.

The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods for tuning parameters associated with powder bed fusion processes of additive manufacturing, such as laser sintering. Disclosed herein are methods for determining scanning strategies on the basis of information about the build material, additive manufacturing apparatus, and desired or intended features of the part.

A method for operating an automation system comprising at least one field device associated to a local control device is provided. The method comprises: controlling an operation of the field device based on control data generated by the local control device; receiving monitoring data describing the controlled operation of the field device from the field device; modifying configuration data of the local control device based on the monitoring data; generating upload data comprising information about the modification of the configuration data and/or about changes in the operation of the field device resulting from the modification of the configuration data; in the local control device and/or in a central control device, deleting, encrypting and/or masking specified information from the upload data to generate modified upload data; and providing the modified upload data for use by another local control device.

A manufacturing action is performed on a first part or first component involved in a manufacturing process. The manufacturing action is directed by computer software that is stored in a memory and executed by a processor. The first part or first component is examined to determine results of the manufacturing action. Based upon the results, a structure of the computer software is selectively changed to optimize the results. Subsequently the manufacturing action is performed on a second part or second component. The manufacturing action is directed by the computer software having the changed structure.

A parameter setting device sets parameters for driving a machine in which a numerical controller is incorporated. The parameter setting device uses a machine configuration file in which information is described pertaining to the configuration of the machine. Furthermore, the parameter setting device is equipped with a parameter generating unit for generating parameters based on the machine configuration file, and a parameter setting unit for setting the generated parameters in the numerical controller.