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Predator Virtual CNC is software designed to simulate and verify operation of your CNC machines on your PC.
By simulating the machining process off line you literally save thousands of dollars in lost time,
scrapped parts, broken tools, machine crashes and improve overall machine productivity.
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Increase Productivity and Maximize Resources |
| off line simulation frees your machines to run jobs that are making you revenues,
not costing you profits and
adds to tooling life, saves coolant for "real" jobs, reduces "wear and tear"
on expensive machine tools, and much more...
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Product Features |
- Easy to use with standard Windows interface and online help 2, 3, 4 & 5 Axis Milling
- 2 Axis Turning
- True Solids
- Comprehensive G & M code support
- APTCL, NCI and INC support
- Error Detection
- Part Inspection prior to machining
- Includes support for over a 100 CNC controls
- User Configurable Reverse Post Processor
- Automatic Gouge Detection
- Multiple Parts, Fixtures, Tombstones and Processes
- Lots of customization options
- Advanced Tooling
- Complex Stock and Fixtures
- CAD Compare for 'Designed vs Machined' analysis
- Full Machine Simulation with collision detection
- Predator CNC Editor
- Predator API and ActiveX development platform
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Milling - 2, 3, 4 & 5 Axis |
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Predator Virtual CNC™ supports all standard milling machine configurations
with 3 to 5 driven axes. User definable machine tool configurations with our
flexible reverse post processors allows standard VMCs and HMCs to be supported.
Standard milling and drilling cycles are all supported.
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Turbo Milling |
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Predator Virtual CNC's Turbo Milling technology is optimized for 3-axis surface machining.
Processing times are often many times quicker than competitive technologies,
while retaining the accuracy that you would expect.
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Turbo Turning |
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Predator Virtual CNC's Turbo Turning technology is optimized
for 2-axis lathe parts that support fast and easy inspection.
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4 and 5 Axis Simultaneous Milling |
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Predator Virtual CNC fully supports simultaneous 4 and 5 axis machining.
Optionally, you can define your entire machine for full collision detection
of any moving part.
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Turning - 2 Axis |
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Predator Virtual CNC™ supports 2-axis turning applications. User definable machine tool
configurations combined with our comprehensive library of reverse post processors allows
standard HTLs and VTLs to be supported. Standard lathe facing, turning, threading, grooving,
roughing and drilling cycles are all supported.
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Solids based technology - Predator CMS Modeling™ |
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Predator Virtual CNC™ is based on our internally developed solid modeling technology called CMS Modeling™.
CMS Modeling has been developed over the last 20 years for the specific purpose of CNC machine simulation
and verification. CMS Modeling provides numerous benefits vs. the popular solid modeling kernels one finds within
CAD/CAM software.
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G and M Codes Support via Configurable Reverse Post |
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Predator Virtual CNC includes 100+ reverse posts to get you started. A 200+ page reverse post
manual documents all of the options available to support a wide range of CNC machines.
Specific reverse posts to each of your machines can also be purchased.
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APTCL Support |
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Predator Virtual CNC supports several flavors of APTCL formats from the leading CAM systems.
APTCL is supported just like G & M codes and extensive customization is possible via the reverse post.
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Error Detection |
Predator Virtual CNC™ detects programming and postprocessor errors before they can
cause disruption on the machine shop floor. Predator's Virtual CNC™ Error Log even allows
you to directly edit the exact line of code where the error occurs using the included Predator Editor.
The following errors are detected:
- CNC Program Syntax Errors
- Rapid Travels Into The Part
- Tool Shank Collisions
- Tool Holder Collisions
- Tool Collisions With Fixtures And Clamps
- Gouge Detection
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Part Inspection prior to Machining |
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Predator Virtual CNC™ provides animated simulation of the machining process.
Seeing how the tool behaves under program control provides great reassurance
that there are no gross errors in the program and makes the cause of smaller errors easier to diagnose.
Rapid zoom, rotate, pan and cross-sectioning of solid model views allows errors to be seen,
even if they are hidden from the original view or are inside the part.
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Feature Inspection |
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Predator Virtual CNC™ includes feature based inspection and virtual CMM (Co-ordinate Measuring Machine)
inspection capability. Feature based inspection uses the CMS feature recognition capability to measure
feature dimensions and the relationship between separate features. Predator Virtual CNC™ recognizes edges, arcs,
cylinders, planes and cones. To select a feature, all you need to do is click on the feature using the mouse cursor.
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CMM Inspection |
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Predator Virtual CNC™'s - Virtual Coordinate Measuring Machine™ (CMM)
provides point inspection for complex surfaces. Using the mouse cursor as the CMM probe,
the user can select any point on a surface and get the co-ordinates for that point. Entering
multiple points allows the relationship between points to be measured. Keyboard input of
precise X-Y co-ordinates returns precise Z values for that point.
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CAD Compare |
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Predator Virtual CNC includes an option to compare the machined part back to the
designed part within any tolerance. Users can define a tolerance above and below which
excess material and gouges are shown. The tolerance can be adjusted at any time without
reprocessing the job. Using Predator's STL Compare™ capability in conjunction with CMM inspection
allows deviations from the design model to be measured at any point on the part surface.
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Advanced Tooling |
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Predator Virtual CNC includes support for 10 standard milling tool types and 10
standard turning tool types. Custom tool shapes, custom tool shanks, and custom
holders are all supported. An unlimited number of tool libraries provides tool kits per machine, per customer, etc.
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Complex Stock and Fixtures |
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Predator Virtual CNC supports 10 standard stock and fixture shapes.
Complex stock and fixtures can be importing via STL files. Full collision
detection is supported for chucks, jaws, face plates, tail stocks, tombstones,
pallets, clamps, vices, etc.
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Includes the Predator CNC Editor™ |
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At no additional charge each Predator Virtual CNC license includes the Predator CNC Editor.
The Predator Editor is the perfect NC code editing tool. Includes Intelligent NC Code Editing,
Side-by-side File Compare, 3D Graphical Backplotting, CNC Templates™, and more.
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Predator API and ActiveX Development Platform |
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Predator Virtual CNC includes an open development and comprehensive API
(application programming interface) with 300+ methods all fully documented.
Even easier is an ActiveX control that you can drop into your existing project.
Several source code examples are available and you have the flexibility of using C++, VB, VB script,
Delphi and other compatible programming languages.
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