CNC Simulator
A software simulator of CNC lathe with standard GM code.
App details
App description
Android App Analysis and Review: CNC Simulator, Developed by Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators. Listed in Education Category. Current Version Is 3.0.1, Updated On 29/06/2025 . According to users reviews on Google Play: CNC Simulator. Achieved Over 12 thousand Installs. CNC Simulator Currently Has 453 Reviews, Average Rating 3.5 Stars
CNC Lathe Simulator is a software simulator of a numerical control lathe is an educational methodological development intended for basic familiarization of novice machine building specialists with the principles of programming parts turning operations using standard G-code (ISO).
The three-dimensional simulation model is based on a lathe with an inclined bed, equipped with a CNC system, a twelve-position turret head, a three-jaw chuck, a tailstock, a system for supplying lubricating and cooling liquid, and other units. The material is processed along two controlled axes.
Field of application of the software product: educational process using computer technology: laboratory lessons of students in computer classes, distance learning, demonstration support of lecture material in the group of areas of training and specialties: «Metallurgy, Engineering and Material Processing».
The main functions of the application: editing the code of control programs of a lathe, operations with control program files, setting up geometric parameters of a cutting tool, continuous/step-by-step execution of control program blocks, three-dimensional visualization of tool movements in the machine’s workspace, simplified visualization of the workpiece surface, calculation of processing modes, a brief reference guide on using G-code.
Type of target computing device and supported platform: IBM – compatible PC running Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh PC running MacOS, mobile devices based on Android and iOS operating systems.
The graphics component of the software uses the OpenGL 2.0 component base.
The graphical user interface of the program is implemented in English.
Changelog / What's New
- updated GUI;
- added 2D visualization mode;
- updated text editor;
- updated type of simulated cnc machine;
- implemented a new parametric editor of the tools;
- added new parameters of the workpiece;
- improved collision checking system;
- updated cutting surface modeling system;
- added tool binding mode using a sensor;
- added cutting mode calculator;
- added expanded built-in help system;
- added quick debugging mode of the control program;
- updated G-code interpreter.
- added 2D visualization mode;
- updated text editor;
- updated type of simulated cnc machine;
- implemented a new parametric editor of the tools;
- added new parameters of the workpiece;
- improved collision checking system;
- updated cutting surface modeling system;
- added tool binding mode using a sensor;
- added cutting mode calculator;
- added expanded built-in help system;
- added quick debugging mode of the control program;
- updated G-code interpreter.