Systems and methods for cloud-based expertise delivery via apis

Abstract

A method for processing a part from a workpiece using an industrial cutting system. The method includes receiving first data corresponding to the part to be processed from the workpiece using the industrial cutting system. The method further includes receiving second data corresponding to expertise data generated over a time period. The method also includes identifying features of the part based on the first data and the second data. The method further includes generating a part program design including geometry data and processing parameters for at least one of the features of the part. The method also includes processing the part from the workpiece using the industrial cutting system based on the part program design.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method of processing a part from a workpiece using an industrial cutting system, the method comprising:
 receiving first data corresponding to a part to be processed from a workpiece using an industrial cutting system;   receiving second data corresponding to expertise data generated over a time period;   identifying a plurality of features of the part based on the first data and the second data;   generating a part program design comprising geometry data and a plurality of processing parameters for at least one of the plurality of features of the part; and   processing the part from the workpiece using the industrial cutting system based on the part program design.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein processing the part from the workpiece further comprises:
 processing at least one of the plurality of features using the geometry data and first processing parameters of the plurality of processing parameters.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of processing parameters comprise at least one of a torch speed, a torch height, a torch motion, a gas type, a gas flow rate, or an amperage. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the industrial cutting system comprises one of a plasma arc cutting system, a laser cutting system, or a waterjet system. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the second data comprises usage data of the industrial cutting system. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of identified features includes at least one of a hole, a bevel, or an edge. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first data comprises industrial cutting system data, workpiece data, and part data corresponding to the part to be processed from the workpiece by the industrial cutting system. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the part data comprises an initially designed part program. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the industrial cutting system data comprises an identification of a specific industrial cutting system equipment. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the workpiece data comprises a material type of the workpiece. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 processing the first data into third data, wherein the third data is compatible with the second data.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 identifying the plurality of features of the part based on the second data and the third data.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the expertise data is stored on the cloud. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 modifying the expertise data over the time period.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the industrial cutting system is communicatively coupled to an expertise integration system using an application program interface. 
     
     
         16 . A system for processing a part from a workpiece using an industrial cutting system, the system comprising:
 an industrial cutting system configured to process a part from a workpiece based on a part program design; and   an expertise integration system communicatively coupled to the industrial cutting system, the expertise integration system configured to:
 receive first data corresponding to the part to be processed from the workpiece using the industrial cutting system; 
 receive second data corresponding to expertise data generated over a time period; 
 identify a plurality of features of the part based on the first data and the second data; and 
 generate the part program design comprising geometry data and a plurality of processing parameters for at least one of the plurality of features of the part.