Open AccessEverything Under Control
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
laser technik journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1863-9119
pISSN - 1613-7728
DOI - 10.1002/latj.201870110
Subject(s) - computer science , software , downtime , key (lock) , control software , field (mathematics) , redevelopment , control (management) , interface (matter) , replica , cad , engineering drawing , operating system , artificial intelligence , engineering , maximum bubble pressure method , pure mathematics , mathematics , bubble , art , civil engineering , visual arts
Not only do tools and machines have to be regularly adapted to new requirements in order to keep up with rapid developments in the field of laser micro machining – the software that is used requires continuous improvement and expansion as well. That is why laser system specialist GFH began with the optimization and partial redevelopment of the GL.control software in 2016. This software is used for planning, configuring and compiling the machine data. Version 7 is intended to optimize the runtime of the laser machines going forward while simultaneously reducing downtime. The user and operating interface was extensively revised and expanded as well. Two key improvements here are the fully integrated solution for replica preparation based on scatter plots recorded with measuring technology, and the possibility of performing a nominal / actual comparison between the CAD model and recorded measurement data. The first machines with GL.control 7 are delivered at the end of 2017.