Measure the finished part without having to cut a thing You can edit the code directly in Cutviewer and then redo the simulation to see the results. If you find any errors in your gocde there's no need to open it up in an external editor to make changes. Once your toolpath is done simulating, you'll be able to load an STL file and let Cutviewer show you how far the finished part is from the original design.ĭon't be limited by the kinds of tools that can be used for the simulation: Turbo mode only shows you the end result, and it shows it to you very quickly.Īn image This 6000 line gcode file simulated in under 2 seconds in turbo mode.Ĭompare the finished part to the original 3D file Watching the cut happen takes away suprises that can happen if you run the gcode on your mill first.
Pause any time, rewind to see anything again, or step through the gcode one line at a time. Normal animated mode shows you the stock as it's being cut. Watch the toolpath cut or use 'Turbo' mode to get the results immediately
Cutviewer shows you a full 3D simulation of the finished part based on the toolpath, the stock you define, and the cutters you're using.Ĭollision detection prevents catastrophesĬutviewer detects any part of the toolpath where the shaft of the cutter touches the stock during a cutting move or any part of the tool touching the stock during a rapid move. Your CAM program can show you the toolpath but you need to see what the finished part is going to look like.
There are lots of 'CNC Simulators' out there that don't simulate anything- they just show you the toolpath. How many parts have you cut with little uncut areas that you didn't expect?įull 3D Simulation, not just a toolpath viewer How many parts have you cut that don't have the surface finish you expected? How many of these could have been prevented by simulating the gcode before running it on the machine? We all have that pile of broken endmills and gouged parts.