Predator MDC
Predator MDC allows you to monitor your shop floor and collect real-time manufacturing data, including what is running, how many parts have been made, machine idle time, and much more.
Internal ID
SWX0029-27-1-1-2
Monitor You Shop Floor in Real-Time to Improve Your Manufacturing Performance
Are you looking for assistance to improve your manufacturing processes? Let Predator MDC automatically monitor OEE, cycle times, setup time, downtime, and many more statistics – in real-time – to improve your processes. Create a usable history of data with MDC and then use that data to compare and improve processes.
Predator MDC helps you monitor the shop floor by collecting data from various machines on your floor for analysis. It features thousands of charts and graphs to utilize the data and make informed decisions and improve your shop floor's performance.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Automatic and Manual Data
Collection
Machine monitoring is automatic and error-free for events such as job
start and end, setup start and end, cycle start and end, and much more.
Data is collected automatically using software, hardware, custom macros,
and other methods without requiring operator training or input. Predator
MDC also supports manual monitoring initiated by machine operators.
Monitor All of Your Machines at
Once
Predator MDC supports up to 4,096 CNC machines, robots, PLCs and ATE Test
Stands per workstation for simultaneous tracking of cycle time, setup
time, teardown time, downtimes with reasons, good parts, scrap parts with
reasons, and an unlimited number of user defined events.
Real-Time Machine, Job, and Part
Dashboards
Keep track of your shop floor productivity. Every second is tracked per
machine, job, part, operation, shift, and person. Real-time dashboards
display current machine, part, job, operation, and personnel status. These
dashboards can be viewed from anywhere, at any time.
Multiple Plant Support
Predator MDC supports an unlimited number of plants or buildings and
allows multiple locations to share a single database for enterprise-wide
reporting.
Unlimited Number of Data Collection
Events
An unlimited number of data collection events – including cycle start,
scrapped parts, etc. – can be collected via 16 different methods designed
to maximize automatic machine data collection and minimize manual data
collection.
Open API and Database Architecture
Integrate your ERP and MES system with Predator MDC’s open API. Develop
ERP and shop floor validation. Flow part and job numbers from your ERP
directly into Predator. Many other automation projects can be completed
with C#, C++, VB.Net, VB6, VB script, Windows Script, Delphi, and other
compatible programming languages. Predator MDC is based on an open
architecture client/server database standard. Select from Microsoft
Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle.
SERVICES
MORE THAN JUST A PROVIDER
Our dedicated manufacturing services team provides complete installation services to get you up and running quickly with Predator software.
SUPPORT
TOP-RANKED SUPPORT, COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS
Hawk Ridge Systems has a team of certified support engineers who specialize manufacturing, ready to assist with your questions or challenges. Our substantial experience with Predator installations gives us a great understanding of how to support both the Predator software and the hardware that goes with it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you track metrics per machine?
Yes, you can setup the system to track per machine.
Is the OEE reporting accurate?
Yes, Predator uses the industry standard metric to calculate OEE.
Do I have to track metrics by
operator?
You do not have to track by operator, but you have that ability, if
required.
Can I compare shifts?
Yes, you can track and compare different shifts.
Can I compare machines running the
same part?
Yes, you can, and you can also compare cycles versus machines for
comparison. We have had customers compare machines to assist in future
purchasing decisions.
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