STANDARD FEATURES

Use a different Post

CAM System Support

CNC Machine Support

G-Code Translation

WYSIWYG Formatting

Control Every Detail

Track Process and Usage

Fast Performance

Easy to Use


Reduce or Eliminate

Who uses OutPost?

Upgradeable Configurations
OutPost Client
OutPost 2-Axis
OutPost 3-Axis
OutPost 4-Axis
OutPost 5-Axis
Mill/Turn Upgrade
Multi-Axis Nutator Upgrade


OPTIONAL HARDWARE
Bar Code Readers
BTRs
Hand Held Terminals
Grizzly Cable™
CNC Adapters
Serial Port Devices

CNC Compatible

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• Easier to use and more powerful then what’s typically included in specific CAM systems
• Works stand alone or fully integrated within Predator Desktop™ or Predator DNC™

Why use Predator OutPost?

• Support native toolpath formats in addition to multiple APTCL flavors
• Fast performance
• Maximum flexibility with powerful CNC output
• Eliminate complicated post configuration
• Post on demand, from the shop floor with Predator DNC™
• Translate between CNCs

How does OutPost work?

• Reads CAM specific formats
• Reads universal CNC and machine definition
• Crunches the data
• Creates G-code

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• Gain consistent output from multiple CAM systems Eliminate CNC program editing
• High Speed Machining, Mill/Turn Machines, Multi-Axis Machines, and PC based Controls are increasingly complex
• Post technology hasn’t changed in years
• Easy to use with more control and flexibility; make changes for new machines, second shift, and different personnel

CAM System Support

• GibbsCAM via APTCL
• MasterCAM via NCI
• SurfCAM via INC
• SDRC via APTCL
• Pro/MAN via APTCL
• Unigraphics via APTCL

NOTE: The above APTCL support includes standard APT keywords and custom keywords and flavors by the CAM vendor.

CNC Machine Support

• 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC Mills, Lathes, EDMs, Routers, Lasers and Waterjets
• Mill/Turn and other hybrid machines
• Support G- & M-code style and conversational style controls from every major CNC vendor
• Includes library of 50 sample posts

G-Code Translation

• Predator Virtual CNC™ translates G-code from any CNC to our universal toolpath
• Predator OutPost™ translates the universal toolpath to G-code for any CNC

WYSIWYG Formatting

Circular
G17 G[ARCDIR] X[H] Y[V] I[HSTC] J[VSTC] F[FRATE]
YZplane
G18 G[ARCDIR] Y[V] Z[D] J[VSTC] K[DSTC] F[FRATE]
ZXplane
G19 G[ARCDIR] X[H] Z[D] I[HSTC] K[DSTC] F[FRATE]
Other
Use Linear ‘Automatically creates G1 moves
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Control Every Detail

• Unlimited registers and unlimited size sections with complete formatting and modality control
• 200 post variables and unlimited user variables
• 10 levels of nested math functions
• If/Then/Else/Endif
• Debug command
• Include other post templates
• Prompt user during runtime

Track Process and Usage

• Access 97/2000
• ASCII tab or comma delimited
• Excel 97/2000
• HTML
• Oracle v7.x and v8.x
• Microsoft SQL
• Email notification or send G-code as attachment

Fast Performance

• 32-bit C++ application is 2-4 times faster then competitive posts
• Native SURFCAM and Mastercam binary formats eliminate creating temporary ASCII APTCL files
• Client/Server option allows one or more Predator OutPost Servers to be initiated from any PC via the OutPost client

Easy to Use

• Drag and drop toolpaths on CNC icons
• Edit ASCII CNC templates to configure output
• Optionally integrate with Predator DNC or Predator Desktop and simply use Remote Request to post and DNC right from the CNC control

Reduce or Eliminate

• Scrapped parts
• Broken tools
• Damaged CNC machines
• First article setups
• Programming errors
• Wasted time

Who uses OutPost?

• CNC Programmers
• CNC Machinists
• CNC Operators
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Process Engineers
• Quality Engineers