CNC Mill Simulator · Aircraft Parts

Catalog

Axis demos first → then aircraft parts · Parse → Play

Learn the axes

Video references · open in a new tab

Tip: 3+2 (tilt then cut) is not the same as simultaneous 5-axis (A/B moving while cutting). These demos lean toward positional / 3+2-style motion.

Explainer
Engineering 101: 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC EXPLAINED
Primary walkthrough of how 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills differ.
Quick overview
Difference between 3 / 4 / 5-axis
Short side-by-side overview of the three configurations.
Shop comparison
Haas: same part on 3-axis VF vs 5-axis UMC
Shop-floor comparison — one part, two machine types.
Short why-5-axis
DMG MORI: why go from 3 to 5 (~2 min)
Quick pitch on when 5-axis pays off vs staying 3-axis.
Written companion
CloudNC: What’s the difference between 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling?
Optional article if you prefer reading over video.

G-code

Show program

Operations

Machine view

3D isometric + Top / Side

X 0.000 Y 0.000 Z 0.000 A 0.0° B 0.0°

Chips Coolant Show toolpath

Finished part

Pick a part to see the target silhouette for this program.

Active tool

T2

Flat endmill

Ø 0.250"

tip: flat

DRO

X0.000in

Y0.000in

Z0.000in

A0.000°

B0.000°

Feed: —
Spindle: OFF
Line: —
Mode: G90 Abs
Plane: G17 XY
Units: G20 Inch
Offset: G54
Status: Ready
Axes: 3-axis
Engage: —

Stock & tool

Stock X Stock Y Stock Z Tool Ø

Tool magazine

T#	Name	Tip	Ø

Active modes & tips

Pick an aircraft part, press Parse, then Play.

G0 rapid · G1 feed
T# / M6 tool change
A / B rotary (4/5-axis)
M3/M5 spindle · M30 end