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STANDARD FEATURES CNC Verification and Simulation 3-, 4- and 5-Axis Milling Turbo Mode - Mill 2-Axis Turning Turbo Mode - Lathe 150-Plus CNC Translators Custom Reverse Posts Complete Error Detection Visual Inspection Feature Inspection Advanced Tooling Stock and Fixtures Predator CNC Editor™ OPTIONAL FEATURES STL Compare Machined vs. Designed Predator Virtual Machine Upgradeable Configurations 3-Axis Milling 4-Axis Milling 5-Axis Milling 2-Axis Turning Virtual CNC Customer Profile OPTIONAL HARDWARE Bar Code Readers BTRs Hand Held Terminals Grizzly Cable™ CNC Adapters Serial Port Devices CNC Compatible Partial List of Manufacturers Using Predator Software Download Demo FREE CD! Literature	Predator Virtual CNC™ — Verify your CNCs before making scrap Predator Virtual CNC is a G-code-based CNC simulation and verification application that proves-out CNC programs, simulates the CNC manufacturing process off-line, and ultimately reduces or eliminates scrapped parts and machine tool damage.
	CNC Verification and Simulation Ever break a tool, scrap a part, destroy a clamp or gouge a fixture in the prove-out process? We believe the most powerful tool any discrete part manufacturer can utilize today is CNC verification and simulation. No other application can save you more money, generate better quality, or increase the overall productivity of your entire manufacturing process. To many manufacturers, this is no secret. Think about the time you waste proving out parts on your CNCs. How many tools have you gone through? How many work pieces have you had to sacrifice to prove-out bad CNC programs? Predator Virtual CNC ’s true solid modeling technology provides an exact representation of your “as manufactured ” part so you can quit wasting resources immediately.
		3-, 4-, and 5- Axis Milling Need full milling verification capabilities? Predator Virtual CNC supports more milling machine configurations with true 3,4 and 5 simultaneous axes of motion. User definable Reverse Post Processor files coupled with our CNC controller specific translators allows an almost unlimited number of milling machine or machining center configurations to be supported. Unlike many systems, Predator Virtual CNC comes with a totally customizable Reverse Post Processor at no extra charge.
	Turbo Mode - Mill Need to get quick results? The technology behind Predator ’s Turbo Mode is unmatched in both speed and accuracy. Turbo Mode – Mill is a verification technology that is optimized for 3-axis surface milling. Thousands of NC blocks per second are possible with a wide range of tools. Processing times are often many times quicker than competitive technologies, while retaining the accuracy that you would expect from the leading verification product.
	2- Axis Turning Need to verify turned parts? Predator Virtual CNC supports standard turning application, including: OD and ID roughing, finishing, facing, grooving, threading, and drilling. User-definable Reverse Post Processor files combined with our comprehensive library of standard CNC controller specific translators allows most turning machine configurations to be supported.
	Turbo Mode - Lathe Want quick turn for your turning verification? Turbo Mode - Lathe is a fast 2-axis turning module that allows 2-D,3-D and 3/4 sectioned views of 2-axis turned parts. Turbo Mode - Lathe processes turn parts with all the speed and accuracy of non-turbo mode, while maintaining support for features like threading.
	150-Plus CNC Translators Want immediate support for your CNCs? Predator Virtual CNC includes more than 150 CNC translators. These components have a ten year history and are used by thousands of customers every day.
	Custom Reverse Posts Have unique CNC requirements? Predator Virtual CNC supports easy customization for a wide range of unique CNC applications. A library of custom reverse posts are included to get you started.
	Complete Error Detection Tired of wondering if last minute changes are going to work? Predator Virtual CNC detects numerous errors before they can cause problems on the shop floor, including: Errors within the CNC program Rapiding into stock and fixtures Short flute lengths Tool holders colliding with stock and fixtures Tools colliding with fixtures Collisions during tool changes Errors with fixture, diameter and length offset values, and usage Exceeding the machine ’s travel limits
		Visual Inspection Need to visually monitor how your code will actually cut? Predator Virtual CNC provides fully animated simulation of the machining process. Seeing how the tool will behave with Predator Virtual CNC ensures there are no unexpected errors. Even subtle and hidden errors inside the part are easily identified by using dynamic rotate, zoom, pan and cross sectioning of your solid model. Deep Zoom allows you to create a separate solid model of a specific section of your part for closer inspection.
		Feature Inspection Wish you could measure your verified model? Predator Virtual CNC includes feature based inspection and virtual CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection capability. Feature-based inspection uses the accuracy of solid models to measure feature dimensions and the relationship between separate features. Predator Virtual CNC recognizes edges, arcs, cylinders, spheres, planes and cones. To select a feature, just click on the feature and the appropriate information is displayed.
	Advanced Tooling Have complex tooling requirements? Predator Virtual CNC ’s tool library includes more than 1,100 fully defined tools and tool holders. Over 25 standard tool and tool holder shapes, including user-definable tool shapes, are supported. Tool kits can also be used for specific part families. Tooling information can also be automatically extracted from comments within the CNC program. Dynamic tooling previews show the exact tool shape and orientation for every tool.
		Stock and Fixtures Have specific stock and fixture setups? Predator Virtual CNC includes a stock and fixture library. Over a dozen standard stock and fixture shapes, including custom shapes that can be imported from every major CAD system, can be combined to create complex material shapes, pallets, chucks and fixtures. Stock and fixture information can also be automatically extracted from comments within the CNC program. Dynamic stock and fixture previews show the exact setup prior to simulation.
	Predator CNC Editor™ Need to edit errors found within the CNC code? Predator Virtual CNC automatically identifies the specific lines that contain errors, and the integrated Predator Editor includes numerous editing features to fix each error and reprocess the simulation.
	Predator Virtual Machine Simulate machining Virtual Machine is a complete extension of the verification and simulation application, Virtual CNC. Predator Virtual CNC and Virtual Machine integrate CNC verification and machine simulation within a single Microsoft Windows-based application. Virtual Machine, however, incorporates the entire machine tool system into the simulation and verifies the majority of the machining process before a part is ever cut. The product will offer savings for companies wanting to prove out parts before cutting materials. Predator works like a machine tool. It requires CNC programs, offsets, stock material, tooling, and fixturing details. A 3D virtual machining environment is displayed with VCR buttons to control the simulation. Unlike the real thing, however, Predator safely detects machine crashes, broken tooling, programming errors, and other problems. The process begins with a CAD/CAM system machine design. Machine base and moving parts are imported into Predator Virtual Machine and kinematics are defined. An included machine-type library, such as vertical and horizontal machining centers, simplifies these definitions. CNC specifics are configured down to the G and M code level. After machine-design is simulated and finalized, HTML-based documentation is automatically created for shop-floor personnel, reducing setup and prove-out time and expense.