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Predator PDM

Predator Product Data Management Key Features

  • Paperless manufacturing-driven Production Data Management (PDM)
  • Centralize product-related data and processes for all users in Engineering, Programming and the shop floor
  • Designed to organize & control CNC programs, drawing, tooling, safety data sheets
  • Standardize your setup sheets, safety procedures, quality documents, & more across departments
  • Maintain, track and control of all changes of the work flow of parts, work orders, operations, etc.
  • Wizard driven to support up to 16 component/levels within a control vault
  • Create various vaults for production, R&D, job specific or product specific areas of your site
  • Integration with DNC, CNC Editor, Virtual CNC, MDC, & Tracker.

Features

  • Manufacturing-driven document management
  • Best practice workflow
  • Multiple vaults with secure viewing
  • Unlimited number of documents
  • Users, groups, and 140+ permissions
  • Open API and database architecture
  • Paperless factory with CNC revision control
  • Includes Microsoft Office Viewers,
  • Comes with Adobe Reader
  • Solidworks eDrawings is included
  • Integrates with Predator DNC, Predator Virtual CNC, Predator CNC Editor, Predator MDC, and Predator Tracker
  • Use your existing ERP and MES bar-coded paperwork
  • Upgrade to Predator SFC

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Overview

Product data management software is essential for CNC machine shops and manufacturing plants as it streamlines the organization of product-related data, facilitates version control, manages revisions, and automates the ability to send the CNC programs for machining processes. The Predator PDM software optimizes workflow efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances collaboration among machinists, engineers, and designers in the shop floor environment. By centralizing data management, CNC machine shops can accelerate production cycles, improve quality control, and ensure seamless communication between different departments involved in the manufacturing process. Furthermore, utilizing the Predator PDM solution in a CNC environment enhances data visibility, reliability, security, and scalability to support informed decision-making and operational excellence. Effective product data management is crucial for CNC machine shops to maintain competitiveness, meet customer demands, and continuously improve their machining operations.

One as Many

Are you looking for a reliable and easy-to-use database-driven application for your business? Look no further than Predator PDM. Our stand-alone application is built on a common database platform that is shared by our entire suite of applications. This means that your data is seamlessly shared across all applications, ensuring maximum productivity and minimizing implementation time. Our common database platform is open architecture and independent of the actual database server. It can range from Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle to meet your specific needs. Additionally, our platform is fully relational and supports powerful object-based design, allowing for unlimited events, parts, personnel, machines, departments, and more. By choosing Predator PDM, you can rest assured that your data is safe, organized, and easily accessible across all Predator applications, including Predator CNC Editor Enterprise, Predator Travelers, Predator MDC, Predator DNC, and Predator Tracker. Contact us today to learn more about how Predator PDM can benefit your business.

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Predator Tracker

Machinists using PDM can view tools, cutters, inserts, and gages with Predator Tracker.

Predator Virtual CNC Predator PDM Setup Sheets & Predator CNC Editor

CNC programmers using PDM can verify CNC programs with full 3D machine simulation using Predator Virtual CNC, or Predator CNC Editor, with a single click.

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