Predator Virtual CNC™ for Mazak CNCs
Mazak EIA CNC support with Predator Virtual CNC Software
Predator Virtual CNC provides complete G-code based 3D CNC verification and machine simulation support for all Mazak CNC models. Within Predator Virtual CNC, maximize the performance and capabilities of each Mazak CNC model and ensure that the proper part gets machined each time.
Predator Virtual CNC includes support for all major Mazak G-codes and M-codes standard. Not all Mazak G-codes are available for all Mazak models and M-codes will vary with each machine. Support for specific Mazak G-codes and M-codes can be adjusted within every Predator Reverse Post Processor.
NOTE: Mazatrol conversational is not supported with Predator Virtual CNC.
Supported Mazak G-codes
| G-code | Description |
|---|---|
| G0 | Rapid motion |
| G1 | Linear motion |
| G2 | Circular CW motion |
| G2.1 | Spiral CW motion |
| G3 | Circular CCW motion |
| G3.1 | Spiral CCW motion |
| G4 | Dwell |
| G10 | Load offsets |
| G15 | Cancel Polar Coordinates |
| G16 | Polar Coordinates |
| G17 | XY Plane |
| G18 | ZX Plane |
| G19 | YZ Plane |
| G20 | Inch units |
| G21 | Millimeter units |
| G28 | Return to Reference Point |
| G29 | Return from Reference Point |
| G32 | Threading - Lathe |
| G40 | Cancel Cutter Compensation |
| G41 | Cutter Compensation Left |
| G42 | Cutter Compensation Right |
| G43 | Length Compensation Plus |
| G44 | Length Compensation Minus |
| G49 | Cancel Length Compensation |
| G50 | Cancel Scaling - Mill or Set Absolute Zero - Lathe |
| G50.1 | Cancel Mirroring - Mill |
| G51 | Scaling |
| G51.1 | Mirroring |
| G52 | Local Coordinate System |
| G53 | Machine Coordinates |
| G53.1 | Feature Tool Axis Direction |
| G54 | Work Offset 1 |
| G54.1 | Extended Work Offsets |
| G55 | Work Offset 2 |
| G56 | Work Offset 3 |
| G57 | Work Offset 4 |
| G58 | Work Offset 5 |
| G59 | Work Offset 6 |
| G65 | Macro Call |
| G66 | Modal Macro Call |
| G67 | Cancel Modal Macro Call |
| G68 | Rotation |
| G69 | Cancel Rotation |
| G70 | Turn Cycle - Lathe |
| G71 | Turn Cycle - Lathe |
| G72 | Turn Cycle - Lathe |
| G73 | Hole Cycle |
| G74 | Hole Cycle - Mill or Groove Cycle - Lathe |
| G75 | Groove Cycle |
| G76 | Hole Cycle |
| G77 | Hole Cycle |
| G80 | Cancel Canned Cycle |
| G81 | Hole Cycle |
| G82 | Hole Cycle |
| G83 | Hole Cycle |
| G84 | Hole Cycle |
| G85 | Hole Cycle |
| G86 | Hole Cycle |
| G87 | Hole Cycle or Groove Cycle - Lathe |
| G88 | Hole Cycle or Groove Cycle - Lathe |
| G89 | Hole Cycle or Groove Cycle - Lathe |
| G90 | Absolute mode or Turn Cycle - Lathe |
| G91 | Incremental mode |
| G92 | Absolute Zero |
| G93 | Inverse Time Feed |
| G94 | Feed per Minute or Turn Cycle - Lathe |
| G95 | Feed per Revolution |
| G96 | Constant Surface Speed |
| G97 | Cancel Constant Surface Speed |
| G98 | Retract to Initial Plane or Feed per Minute - Lathe |
| G99 | Retract to R Plane or Feed per Revolution - Lathe |
| G122 | Polar Coordinates |
| G123 | Cancel Polar Coordinates |
Supported Mazak M-codes
| M-code | Description |
|---|---|
| M0 | Operation Stop |
| M1 | Program Stop |
| M2 | Program End |
| M3 | Spindle CW |
| M4 | Spindle CCW |
| M5 | Spindle Stop |
| M6 | Load Tool |
| M7 | Mist Coolant On |
| M8 | Coolant On |
| M9 | Coolant Off |
| M30 | Program End |
| M98 | Sub Program Call |
| M99 | Sub Program Return |
NOTE: Mazak M-codes are specific to the Mazak CNC machine. More M codes can be added to Predator Virtual CNC as needed.
Mazak Macro Support
| Macro | Description |
|---|---|
| #1 - #26 | Local Variables |
| #100 - #999 | Global Variables |
| #1000 - #99999 | System Variables |
| + | Addition |
| - | Subtraction |
| * | Multiplication |
| / | Division |
| ^ | Exponent |
| SQRT | Square Root |
| MOD | Modulus |
| OR | Or boolean |
| XOR | Xor boolean |
| AND | And boolean |
| EQ | Equal condition |
| NE | Not Equal condition |
| GT | Greater Than condition |
| LT | Less Than condition |
| GE | Greater than or Equal condition |
| LE | Less than or Equal condition |
| SIN | Sine function |
| COS | Cosine function |
| TAN | Tangent function |
| ATAN | Arctangent function |
| ABS | Absolute function |
| ROUND | Round function |
| LN | Log function |
| EXP | Exponent function |
| IF | IF funtion |
| WH or WHILE | While function |
| DO | Do loop function |
| END | End loop function |
| GOTO | Goto jump function |
| POPEN | Opens the RS232 port |
| DPRNT | Data print out the RS232 port |
| PCLOS | Closes the RS232 port |
NOTE: The Mazak Custom Macro option may have to be purchased from Mazak.
