Features

Object Manager

Struggling with automating shop floor activities?

Because Predator Desktop was developed to be the ultimate shop floor automation tool, flexibility and functionality were built in for optimal performance. Administrators have the ability to create new functionality by combining one or more objects together. For example, if you need to track requests for more material by shop floor personnel, simply add an e-mail and Microsoft Excel^® object together. With the Predator SDK you can create additional objects in C++, VB or Java. Predator shop floor control includes over 75 different objects to create an unlimited number of possibilities.

Activity Tracking

Concerned about shop floor productivity?

Predator Desktop can track shop floor activities by date and time. Activities are stored in ASCII delimited, HTML, Microsoft Access^®, Excel, and optionally, Microsoft SQL^® and Oracle^® databases. Standard fields or columns include department, location, group, machine, cost center, and several user definable files. Any Desktop command or process can be tracked. This is especially important for ISO 900x processes.

Optional Manufacturing Data Collection

Need to monitor your machine tool activity?

Predator Desktop supports an option to upgrade to Predator MDC (Manufacturing Data Collection), which provides simultaneous monitoring for up to 256 CNC machines per PC. Predator MDC collects cycle times, setup and job times, part quantities and other vital information on machine and personnel performance. Unlike other machine monitoring systems, Predator MDC supports full software and hardware-based machine monitoring, and bar coding. Predator MDC (Manufacturing Data Collection) includes more than 25 standard reports and charts are included.

Centralized Job Tracking

Swamped with too many documents and can’t find the latest revision?

Predator Desktop includes a configurable document manager with complete drag and drop support. Organize your files by customer, job or CNC, and centralize access to a single folder per job. The document manager uses shortcuts or aliases to manage your job independently of your PC or network file structure.

Desktop Clients

Predator Desktop clients can gain access to your Desktop or DNC server from anywhere in the world. Clients can be set to work over a company network or allowed to access the Internet. Either way, you control who gains access and what information is available.

Predator DNC™ Included

Need to communicate with your CNC machines?

Predator DNC is the 32-bit DNC communications system that redefined how DNC (Distributed Numeric Control) applications would evolve over the past few years. With support for simultaneous RS232 communications (upload, download, etc.) to 256 CNCs, integrated DNC Explorer™ interface for NC code management, unsurpassed configurability, and the included Predator CNC Editor make Predator DNC the application of choice for the most demanding of shop floor requirements.

This application can be used with Predator Wireless DNC or wired DNC Solutions.

Predator CNC Editor™ Included

Tired of manually editing CNC code?

The Predator CNC Editor is the most popular 32-bit G/M code editor available on the market. With intelligent code NC editing, side-by-side file compare, single channel DNC, color G/M code support and integrated 3D graphical solid verification and wireframe backplotting, the Predator CNC Editor is the ideal choice for a small shop or the largest facility.

Browse Your Documentation

• Work instructions
• Travelers
• Job schedules
• Tool lists
• Setup sheets
• CAD files
• Best practices
• ISO 900x processes
• Six Sigma processes
• Machine safety instructions
• Human resource records
• Digital files such as MPEG, AVI, MP3, etc.
• Any plug-in that works with Microsoft's ® Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Adobe PDF

Reduce or Eliminate

• Wasted time
• Manual processes
• Paper setup sheets
• Paper drawings
• Learning and supporting multiple applications
• Network security concerns
• Non-secure browsers
• Switch boxes

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