Start With the Output Your Machine Can Trust
A good CAD/CAM package still needs the right post-processor before it can drive a CNC router, mill, lathe or plasma table properly. If the post is not matched to the control, even a small mismatch can cause bad line endings, wrong tool changes, alarm stops or wasted material. We build and tune posts for the machine behaviour on your floor, not for theory.
This service is especially useful where a shop has changed controls, added a new machine, or started cutting parts with tighter tolerances. We work with shops in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Vereeniging, Durban and Cape Town, as well as Centurion based teams that need faster turnaround on programming and prove outs.
- Custom post processors for routing, milling, turning and plasma work
- Post tuning for accurate code, safe moves and cleaner toolpaths
- Machine onboarding for new equipment or control changes
- First job support when a new process must go live without delays
Training That Fits the Shop Floor, Not a Classroom Script
Training is most useful when it matches the jobs people handle every day. We provide operator training, programmer training and owner training, with sessions shaped around the machines, materials and part types in your shop. The goal is simple: fewer mistakes, better cycle times and less dependence on trial and error.
Training can be done on site or remotely depending on the schedule, the machine count and the kind of support needed. For many shops, a half day on setup and a second session after the first production run gives better results than a long single block. Load-shedding, shared machines and production deadlines all affect how training should be planned, so we keep it practical and paced to suit.
- Operator training for daily use, setup and file handling
- Programmer training for toolpaths, feeds, speeds and machine limits
- Owner training for workflow control, job costing and output planning
- Remote follow-up after the first round of training if questions come up
How to Choose the Right Service Mix
If your main problem is code that will not run correctly, start with a post review or custom post. If your team can generate code but struggles with setup, tool changes or part consistency, training and workflow support may be the better first step. If a new machine has just arrived, machine onboarding and licence installation should happen before full production starts.
Many shops need a combination. For example, a plasma workshop might need a post tune, then operator coaching, then a tool library build for repeat jobs. A milling shop may need licence installation, programmer training and annual support to keep the team moving when new work lands. We help you choose the shortest path to useful output, not the longest list of services.
Practical Support for Real Shop Conditions
South African workshops deal with power dips, shared networks, dusty floors, coastal humidity and staff changes. The support plan has to account for that. We look at how files are stored, who edits programs, how backups are handled and what happens when the main programmer is off site. That is where stable production is won or lost.
Our remote troubleshooting and workflow audits are useful when a shop is losing time to repeated mistakes, bad file naming or inconsistent setup steps. A clear process saves material, machine hours and a lot of back and forth between the office and the floor.
- Workflow audits to find bottlenecks and avoidable errors
- Tool library builds for faster job preparation and fewer setup issues
- Annual support plans for ongoing software and post help
- Remote troubleshooting for urgent production interruptions
Service Areas Across Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape
Our Centurion base supports CNC shops across South Africa, with regular help requested from Pretoria, Johannesburg, the East Rand, the West Rand, Vereeniging, Durban and Cape Town. Whether a shop is in a light industrial area, a small fabrication unit or a larger production site, the service is adjusted to match the machines and the pace of the job list.
We also work with teams that have more than one site, or that need the same setup standard across different branches. That can include one post structure, one naming method and one training approach across the whole operation so staff can move between machines with less confusion.
Who Handles the Work
Our team includes application, support and training people who work with CNC shops every day. Pieter Johannes van der Merwe leads the business, with support from Ompha Mabandla on applications, Tiaan Ferreira on post-processor work, Phenyo Ngema on training coordination, Farieda Jacobs on technical support, Mthunzi Diale on implementation and Vanisha Rampersad on customer success. That mix helps us cover both the technical detail and the follow through after a job has gone live.
If you need help deciding what comes first, use the enquiry form on our contact page and tell us what machine you run, what software you use and where the problem starts. From there, we can map the next step, whether that is a post tune, a licence install or a training session on the shop floor.