Abstract:

Based on the idea of virtual manufacturing and computer simulation, using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development platform, C#, XNA(Windows Xbox Next Generation Architecture) and 3ds MAX development tools, a virtual NC(Numerical Control) milling machine simulation system is realized. This system is able to accurately simulate the
real various operations of NC milling machine at different speeds and NC code. Using the system users can reach the initial experience of operation and NC milling programming and so on. It helps save the time of using real NC milling machine, which will reduce studying and training costs.

Key words: virtual manufacturing, numerical nontrol (NC) milling machine, windows xbox next generation architecture(XNA)