Multimedia application for simulating the milling process on a CNC machine
Discover hands-on CNC milling concepts with CNC Milling Simulator from Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators. This multimedia app parses ISO G-code and visualizes 3D toolpaths, pairing code editing with interactive simulations for beginner mechanical engineers. It has 500,000+ total downloads and 8.2K downloads in the last 30 days, reflecting steady adoption in education.
Pros & Cons
G-code editing and parsing for hands-on learning
3D visualization of toolpaths to build intuition
Flexible execution modes (continuous and step-by-step)
Free to use with broad device support
Low accuracy of surface modeling
Cannot use polygonal geometry as a workpiece
Simplified tooling element model
About CNC Milling Simulator
CNC Milling Simulator is an education app developed by Virtual Laboratories and Technical Simulators.
Download Statistics
CNC Milling Simulator has been downloaded 540 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 8.2 thousand times.
User Ratings
CNC Milling Simulator is rated 3.88 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.3 thousand ratings.
App Information
CNC Milling Simulator is FREE to download. The APK download size is 25.48 MB. The latest version available is 1.0.26. The last update was on October 1, 2025.
Technical Requirements
CNC Milling Simulator requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play March 2022.
Description
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.
Recent changes: Added support for 16 kb memory pages (for Android 15).
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Please build 5 axis simulator. This vmc is good application to learn cnc programming I really satisfied about this vmc. Thank you the team
★★★★☆Kevin Pearson· Mar 19, 2024
Only thing I wish could be added that I can think of is the ability to use macro values to set subroutine programs like let's say #123=0002; M98P#123; I know this works as the vmc CNC I use at work utilizes this function. I know it didn't work when I tried programming it into the app, gave an error. A new issue I have is when I run a program with a macro that cycles through work offsets (G55-G58) it crashes with a parsing error. Rather annoying as it freezes the app
★★★★☆John Franks· May 3, 2024
It seems to be a good learning tool, but it seriously needs an option to use your own standard keyboard instead of constantly switching back and forth from the alphabet to numbers.
★★☆☆☆Jemuel Binay· Oct 5, 2024
After using the app for a whilez it suddenly crashes, and if I try to open it, it would not open anymore. It just keeps on comming back to the home screen. Please fix this issue. Thanks
★☆☆☆☆KOTTILIL HARISH· Dec 3, 2024
Just wasted my money every time it crashes. Wasted my time
★☆☆☆☆aprimesuspect· Mar 17, 2025
Not useful for me on Phone so I used on PC, Turning app, I need Milling app also, app will not let me download Milling also it says I have already installed app, yes I have but not the milling, and so I cannot install Milling and so no good to me, I can’t install this app and use this app so it's useless, do I have to uninstall the lathe to use mill. No good to me useless.
★☆☆☆☆Joshua Booms· Jan 20, 2026
I had previously purchased this in the app store and after update all features are locked with no way to restore purchase. Now you have to be linked to the website and purchase a key again. Why do I have to pay twice? Great app but what a scam.
★★☆☆☆Suraj Dinusha· Aug 11, 2024
Why I can't open external g code file from file browser
Google Play Rankings for CNC Milling Simulator
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Technologies used by CNC Milling Simulator
CNC Milling Simulator is requesting 7 permissions and is using 31 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: Permissions include network and storage access (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) and WAKE_LOCK, plus BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE. These are standard for learning apps; no highly invasive permissions indicated.
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