CNC Lathe Simulator Lite3.0.5

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.

The graphics component of the software uses the OpenGL 2.0 component base. The graphical user interface of the program is implemented in English.

Limitations of the Light version: it is impossible to change the length of the workpiece, only two positions of the turret head are available.

Version History Edited to comply with age restrictions. 3.0.5 12/16/2025 - fixed the problem of approaching the tool to the contour at the working feed in the G71 and G72 cycles;
- added checking of the minimum and maximum number of generated roughing passes in the G71 and G72 cycles. 3.0.4 07/26/2025 - corrected execution of turning cycles in the inch measurement system;
- corrected execution of chamfers and roundings in the inch measurement system;
- debugged the procedure for cutting off a hollow workpiece;
- improved camera control. 3.0.3 07/22/2025 - 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. 3.0.2 07/14/2025 Implemented the function of automatically adding missing zeros in the G/M codes. 1.1.5 05/18/2020 Graphic errors fixed when using square plate cutters 1.1.4 05/16/2020 Graphic bugs fixed.
The function of returning to the starting point has been added.
Added saving the cycle time on the screen. 1.1.3 04/17/2020 - optimized algorithm for modeling the workpiece shape;
- released an additional 3D view of the workpiece;
- added function for measuring the workpiece;
- inch measurements system is implemented when setting up the machine;
- improved function of setting up the workpiece in a turning chuck;
- fixed a side control panel hide bug;
- added function of fast simulation;
- made other minor changes. 1.1.2 03/31/2020 1.0 02/19/2020