I am trying to set up barcode scanners on our CMMs so that when the operator puts a part on the fixture, they will scan the part and it will automatically open the proper program. If this kind of thing possible? I have seen some people using scanners to add data via comments, but is it feasible to scan a part and have it open the corresponding program?
I know this response is coming a bit late, but for anyone else who might have the same question, it's definitely possible to use barcode scanners to open programs. In fact, it's a common practice in many industries where barcodes are used to manage inventory and automate processes.
One way to achieve this is to assign each program a unique barcode, and then program the scanner to recognize and execute the corresponding program when the barcode is scanned.Another option is to use OCR technology like
Smart Engines OCR SDK to recognize and extract the necessary information from the scanned part, and then use that information to automatically open the correct program.
I know this response is coming a bit late, but for anyone else who might have the same question, it's definitely possible to use barcode scanners to open programs. In fact, it's a common practice in many industries where barcodes are used to manage inventory and automate processes.
One way to achieve this is to assign each program a unique barcode, and then program the scanner to recognize and execute the corresponding program when the barcode is scanned.Another option is to use OCR technology like
Smart Engines OCR SDK to recognize and extract the necessary information from the scanned part, and then use that information to automatically open the correct program.
