Exploration of Laser Marking Path and Algorithm Based on Intelligent Computing and Internet of Things

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Laser Technology

Background:

• Laser processing technology is increasingly utilized across diverse applications.
• Growing demands necessitate higher precision and efficiency in laser control procedures.
• Laser marking requires optimized path generation for improved material processing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the path generation problem in laser marking technology.
• To enhance the efficiency and material protection during laser marking.
• To compare the performance of novel path generation methods.

Main Methods:

• Development of two creative path generation methods: sawtooth parallel and contour parallel.
• Design of a boundary curve offset algorithm for sawtooth parallel simulation.
• Design of a domain partition intersection algorithm for contour parallel simulation.

Main Results:

• Computer simulations were conducted to evaluate both path generation methods.
• Efficiency and marking quality were key metrics for comparison.
• Sawtooth parallel path generation demonstrated superior efficiency over contour parallel under specific parameters.

Conclusions:

• The sawtooth parallel method is more efficient for laser marking path generation than the contour parallel method.
• The proposed algorithms enable effective computer simulation of laser marking paths.
• Optimized path generation is crucial for advancing laser marking technology.