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Predator Virtual CNC V8

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.
What can it do for me?
Running a profitable manufacturing shop floor is challenging. And keeping it productive is tough work. Those that succeed embrace technology. Over 1000 manufacturers and job shops rely on Predator Virtual CNC to keep their CNC machines running reliably while minimizing errors.

Eliminate expensive mistakes

Prove out processes offline

Simplify CNC Setup

Minimize waste

Organizes release to shop floor process

Gets started quickly and easily

Performing off line simulations has many, many other benefits including:

Increase Productivity – off line simulation frees your machines to run jobs that are making you revenues, not costing you profits…

Maximize Resources – off line simulation adds to tooling life, saves coolant for “real” jobs, reduces “wear and tear” on expensive machine tools, and much more…

Ensure Quality – verify surface finish, feature dimensions, cutter path, tool and holder clearance, gouge checking, and more…

Looking for a better way to prove out your parts? With Virtual CNC™ from Predator Software you have full featured, true solids based NC code verification and simulation capabilities on your PC.

Includes the following 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

Milling – 2, 3, 4 & 5 Axis
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.