METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED SOFTWARE CONTROL OF WATERJET ORIENTATION PARAMETERS

摘要

Methods and systems for automating the control of fluid jet orientation parameters are provided. Example embodiments provide a Dynamic Waterjet Control System (401) (a "DWCS") to dynamically control the orientation of the jet relative to the material being cut as a function of speed and other process parameters. Orientation parameters include, for example, the x-y position of the jet along the cutting path, as well as three dimensional orientation parameters of the jet, such as standoff compensation values and taper and lead angles of the cutting head. In one embodiment, the DWCS (401) uses a set of predictive models to determine these orientation parameters. The DWCS (401) preferably comprises a motion program generator / kernel (402), a user interface (403), one or more replaceable orientation and process models, and a communications interface to a fluid jet apparatus controller. Optionally the DWCS also includes a CAD module (404) for designing the target piece.