VisualMILL
VisualMILL
VisualMILL is MecSoft’s flagship CAM software module, designed for machinists, engineers, and manufacturers who need reliable CNC programming across a wide range of industries. It is one of the five modules included in the standalone VisualCAD/CAM suite.
With support for 2½, 3, 4, and 5-axis machining, VisualMILL delivers a powerful and flexible solution for everything from prototyping to full-scale production. It comes with hundreds of free post-processors and a post-processor generator for creating outputs specific to your CNC machine, ensuring compatibility and efficiency in any shop.
- Part of VisualCAD/CAM (standalone CAD/CAM package)
- Supports 2½, 3, 4, and 5-axis milling workflows
- Includes free post-processors + post-processor generator
- Available in all VisualCAD/CAM configurations except Xpress
What Does VisualMILL Do?
VisualMILL provides a complete set of CNC milling capabilities in a single platform. With it, you can:
- Program 2½, 3, 4, and 5-axis milling operations for parts of any complexity.
- Create toolpaths for roughing, finishing, drilling, pocketing, profiling, engraving, and advanced multi-axis machining.
- Simulate machining operations to verify toolpaths before sending them to the shop floor.
- Generate G-code for a wide range of CNC milling machines using built-in or custom post-processors.
- Stay fully associative with CAD geometry inside VisualCAD to avoid reprogramming when designs change.
Applications
VisualMILL is widely used in industries where precision, efficiency, and flexibility are critical. Typical applications include:
- Mold, die, and tooling components
- 3D woodworking and carvings
- Rapid prototypes and concept models
- Aerospace and automotive parts
- Every day milling for custom machining
Use the following resources to get started with VisualMILL:
Learn about the new features in VisualMILL 2025
VisualCAD/CAM – MILL Quick Start Guide Document
Feature List
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| 3 AXIS MILLING | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| Horizontal Roughing | | | | | |
| Parallel Finishing | | | | | |
| 3 Axis Feature Detection | | | | | |
| 3 Axis Feature Machining | | | | | |
| Horizontal Finishing | | | | | |
| Radial Machining | | | | | |
| Spiral Machining | | | | | |
| Clear Flats Machining | | | |||
| Plunge Roughing | | | |||
| Horizontal Re-roughing | | | |||
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| Projection Pocketing | | | |||
| 3D Offset Profiling | | | |||
| 3D Offset Pocketing | | | |||
| Pencil Tracing | | | |||
| Valley Re-Machining | | | |||
| Plateau Machining | | | |||
| Steep Area Parallel Machining | | | |||
| Horizontal Hill Machining | | | |||
| Curve Machining | | | |||
| Between 2 Curves Machining | | | |||
| Reverse Post Machining | | |
| 4 AXIS MILLING | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| 4 Axis Indexed Machining | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Auto Multiple Indexing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Continuous Facing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Continuous Pocketing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Continuous Profiling | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Continuous Engraving | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Parallel Roughing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Parallel Finishing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Radial Finishing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Projection Pocketing | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Drive Surface Machining (True 4 Axis) | | | |
| 5 AXIS MILLING | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| 5 Axis Between 2 Curves Machining | | ||||
| 5 Axis Drive Curve Machining | | ||||
| 5 Axis Surface Normal Machining | | ||||
| 5 Axis Swarf Machining | |
| HOLE MAKING | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| Tapping | | | | | |
| Boring | | | | | |
| Reverse Boring | | | | | |
| User Defined Cycles | | | | | |
| 4 Axis Drilling | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Tapping | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Boring | | | | ||
| 4 Axis Reverse Boring | | | |
| SIMULATION | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| Toolpath Animation | | | | | |
| Cut Material Simulation | | | | | |
| Advanced Cut Material Simulation | | | | | |
| Visual Holder Collision Detection | | | | | |
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| TOOLS | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| Standard Tools (Ball, Flat, C Rad., Vee, Drill) | | | | | |
| Advanced Tools (Taper,Tap,Bore,R.Bore) | | | | | |
| Form Tools | | | | | |
| Stepped Tools | | | | | |
| Analytical Holder Collision Detection | | |
| TOOLPATH EDITING | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| POST PROCESSOR GENERATOR | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| Customizable Post Generator | | | | | |
| Simulate Cycles | | | | | |
| Arc Output | | | | | |
| Helix Output | | | | | |
| Spiral Output | | | | | |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | XPR | SDT | EXP | PRO | PRE |
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| 64 Bit | | | | | |
| HTML Shop Documentation | | | | | |
| Avoid Regions | | | | | |
| Predefined Regions | | | | | |
| Default Knowledge Base | | | | | |
| Machine Control Operations | | | | | |
| Cabinet Design Decomposition | | | | | |
| Rotate Table Setups | | | | ||
| Multiple Setups | | | |||
| Fixture Offset Programming | | | |||
| Check Surface Boundary Creation | | | |||
| Tool Silhouette Boundary Creation | | | |||
| Tool Double Contact Boundary Creation | | | |||
| Tool Holder Collision Boundary Creation | | |
Blog & News
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Frequently Asked Questions
VisualMILL is a module within the VisualCAD/CAM suite. It requires VisualCAD (included free of charge) as its CAD platform.
Yes. Advanced configurations of VisualMILL support continuous 5-axis machining, in addition to 2½, 3, and 4-axis strategies.
It is popular among toolmakers, aerospace and automotive suppliers, woodworking shops, prototyping labs, and general manufacturers.
Both are powered by the same CAM engine. The difference is that VisualMILL runs inside the standalone VisualCAD platform, while RhinoCAM-MILL runs as a plug-in inside Rhino 3D.