CNC VMC Simulator 4+
CNC milling machine simulator
Ilya Obraztsov
Designed for iPad
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- $2.99
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Description
Unique CNC machine tool simulator for mobile devices
The CNC milling machine simulator is a multimedia application designed to provide a basic introduction to beginner mechanical engineering professionals with the principles of programming operations for milling parts using a standard (ISO) G-code.
The main task of the application is syntactic analysis (parsing) of the code of control programs in order to build a graphical model of cutting tool trajectories in three-dimensional space.
The main functions of the application: editing the code of the control programs of the milling machine, operations with files of control programs, setting the geometric parameters of the cutting tool, continuous/step-by-step execution of blocks of control programs, three-dimensional visualization of tool movements in the working space of the machine, simplified visualization of the machined surface of the part, calculation of processing modes, a quick reference guide to using G-code.
The main limitations of the application are: low accuracy of cutting surface modeling, the impossibility of using polygonal geometry as a workpiece, a simplified model of machine tooling elements.
What’s New
Version 1.0.25
- Added the two-color scheme of workpiece;
- Added the absolute, relative, machine coordinates and distance along the axes on the main screen;
- Increased the timer for holding graphic buttons with a finger in touch control mode;
- Improved the algorithm for controlling the camera;
- Debugged the algorithm for simulating of the MPG control flywheel;
- Added the function of auto-numbering of lines of the control program;
- Optimized the graphical user interface;
- Fixed a bug with accelerated text scrolling.
Ratings and Reviews
Nice!
I run Haas vf2s every day and it’s clearly the VMC this is modeled after. I have to say you did a great job. I have 2 huge complaints.
1) There seems to be no way to bring a file into the program from outside. This is terrible as the edit interface is clunky to use. (Which is very realistic)
2) You can set your tool diameter and length offsets in a realistic manner. You probably shouldn’t limit length and diameter as you have. Machinists in the wild are using tools you can’t imagine.
Developer Response ,
Hello! Thanks for the feedback! I'm still working on size limits. Much depends on the limitations of the simulation algorithm. Application files are stored in the Documents directory. Perhaps you should try installing some kind of file manager.
Good for machinist starting out
Everything that you can do on a mill with MDI commands you can almost do here! Really helps for people getting into machining like me to learn all i need about programming and G-codes and allowing you to experiment and visualize without potentially losing your job! But please update the app for the iphones with the dynamic island as it covers buttons and keys that i need to press having me constantly rotate the phone to access them. other than that i love it.
Awesome to practice
Can you add a VPS? for doing quick jobs?
Developer Response ,
Thank you! I'll think about it.
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Information
- Seller
- Ilya Obraztsov
- Size
- 34.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Ilya Obraztsov
- Price
- $2.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.