Software
Optimization Around Defects
GPS.prod option to avoid defects in glass cutting
Optimization Around Defects automatically re-optimises stock plates before cutting to avoid detected glass defects. The optimisation repositions sheets so that defects are located in waste areas, edge areas or smaller sheets wherever possible. The optimised cutting data are transferred directly to the cutting system.
How is Optimization Around Defects structured?
Optimization Around Defects is an extension to GPS.prod for cutting optimisation based on defect data. The solution processes external defect information from glass inspection systems and integrates it directly into the optimisation process. Based on the reported defect positions, existing cutting layouts are automatically recalculated and transferred to the cutting system.
How does Optimization Around Defects work?
- Defect coordinates are transmitted to Optimization Around Defects by a LiSEC scanner or directly from the glassworks.
- Before cutting, the system analyses the positions of the defects on the stock plate.
- The optimisation rearranges the sheets within the stock plate to avoid the defect areas as effectively as possible.
- The aim is to place defects in waste or edge areas or, if that is not possible, in the smallest sheet in the cutting layout.
- The optimised cutting layout is automatically transferred to the cutting system for production.
Who is Optimization Around Defects suitable for?
Optimization Around Defects is suitable for:
- Flat glass manufacturers and glass processors with automated cutting operations
- Companies that want to make economical use of raw glass with known quality defects
- Companies with scanner systems for defect detection
- Production environments where glass yield and raw glass utilisation need to be optimised
- Manufacturers looking to reduce waste and enable the use of lower-grade glass
What advantages does the software offer?
Optimization Around Defects increases glass yield by automatically taking detected glass defects into account before cutting. The software optimises cutting layouts so that defects are located in waste areas or less critical areas wherever possible. This reduces waste, makes more efficient use of available raw glass sheets and allows even lower-grade glass to be processed economically. The optimised data are transferred directly to the cutting system, allowing the process to run without any additional manual intervention.
What functions are included as standard?
- Receipt of external defect coordinates from LiSEC scanners
- Receipt of external defect coordinates from the glassworks
- Automatic re-optimisation of stock plates before cutting
- Intelligent repositioning of sheets to avoid defects
- Prioritisation of waste and edge areas for defect placement
- Automatic transfer of optimisation results to the cutting system
The Highlights
Defect avoidance during cutting
Optimization Around Defects analyses detected defects on the stock plate and automatically repositions the sheets so that defects are located in waste or edge areas wherever possible. This significantly increases the usable glass area.
Higher glass yield
Intelligent re-optimisation also allows raw glass sheets with defects to be used economically. This reduces waste and material costs.
Automatic transfer to production
Once optimisation is complete, the updated cutting data are transferred directly to the cutting system. This means the process can be carried out without any additional manual effort.
