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.
Awesome to practice
Can you add a VPS? for doing quick jobs?
Developer Response ,
Thank you! I'll think about it.
Beware! no way to share a file with the app.
The overall functionality is good, however there is absolutely no way of sharing a file with the app. This means that you have to type out ALL of the Gcode you want to simulate which is a complete non starter.
The developer replied to a similar review earlier and flat out lied saying the app has access to the Documents folders. THIS IS NOT THE CASE.
I thought that there would be some way of opening files in other locations, but there is absolutely no way of doing so. You can verify this by looking at the permissions the app is requesting and ‘Files and Folders’ access is NOT requested by the app . The funny thing is, you CAN save a file to another location, however for some inexplicable reason, there is no way to access other files from the loading page. I simply cannot understand this bone headed decision.
Till this gaping flaw is fixed, STAY AWAY and DO NOT BUY THIS APP.
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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.