Steel Fabrication Software | Raptor

Modern structural steel technology has completely altered the way we think about software and programming.

These intelligent machines need more information than ever before to perform their powerful operations. But the challenge is getting this information without increasing the workload to the fabricator.

Raptor, from Peddinghaus, is today's premier structural machine tool 3D CAD/CAM platform. Equipped with versatile modules to import, modify, inspect, create, and export part programs, Raptor is fully customizable to fit the unique needs of the individual fabricator.

At the heart of Raptor lies the 3D module. It is designed for complete management and editing of part data within Raptor. This allows you to inspect, modify, and export part information all within the 3D module. The easy to navigate interface clearly illustrates part details, program-to-machine operations, and batch nesting multiple parts for powerful programming solutions.

When part data is imported into Raptor, the 3D module works as an inspection tool. Raptor has the ability to import file types from industry BIM software.

However, users of Tekla building design software benefit from a direct connection with Raptor. All part information from the model transfers seamlessly to the fabricator for increased accuracy and representation of hole locations, scribe locations, cope data, weld information, and more. Modifying part programs has never been easier or more accurate.

Raptor gives you the ability to enhance the files and strengthen the data contained within.

Users can run complex operations such as coping, scribing, hole pattern development, weld symbols, and more, with simple software commands.

Feel free to redesign your parts in a complex configurable manner with a single click. Modify saw cuts to copes, lead in radius, hole size limit, delete overlapping holes, redesign flange thins away from the web, and more.

The 3D module does more than just edit single parts. You can automatically add part, assembly, lot, and project information to the program, which helps maintain organization and efficiency.

Modifying multi parts ensure that each piece of steel is utilized to the last remnant. Batch nesting parts from Raptor's inventory couldn't be easier.

Raptor nests the minimum distance between the machine and the saw first. With options to minimize scrap, tool changes, and maximize flow through machines, this will strengthen your shop's performance.

Export your parts to a local server. And help keep track of projects. If you desire to start from scratch, Raptor allows that, too.

Program as many parts as the project requires utilizing Raptor's user-friendly 3D interface. Create part data directly within the module for added flexibility.

Now that part data has been inspected, created, and modified, it's ready to be exported.

Outside the 3D module, Raptor software offers a variety of export module options, including DSTV export, DSTV+ and iDSTV+ export, Peddimat export, and CNC Post Processors.

From cell phones to satellites, intelligent software runs the world around us. Constant evolution equals continuous innovation. This is no different within the structural steel industry.

Fabricators need cutting edge technology to remain competitive in an ever changing marketplace. Raptor from Peddinghaus is the software solution.