CNC Programming Portfolio

Professional Overview

Applications Engineer and CNC Machinist with hands-on expertise in multi-axis machining, advanced CAM programming, and post-processor development across diverse manufacturing environments.

Proven ability to deliver customer training, optimize machining processes, and support complex production workflows, including 5-axis milling and mill-turn applications.

Strong background in both precision manufacturing and heavy machining. Expert SolidCAM Programmer with strong proficiency in Mastercam, Vericut, and hand-editing G-code.

Machining Experience

• Mazak CV5-500 - Simultaneous 5-Axis - Mazatrol Control

• Okuma MU-500 - Simultaneous 5-Axis - Okuma P300 Control

• Okuma MB4000-H - Indexial 4-Axis - Okuma P500 Control

• Makino PS105 - 3-Axis - Fanuc Control

A non-exhaustive list of machines I have programmed and operated in the past

• Okuma VTM-2000YB - Simultaneous 5-Axis - Okuma P300 Control

• Okuma LB3000 - Live Tooling + Sub-spindle - Okuma P500 Control

• Nakamura AS-200L - Live Tooling + Tailstock - Fanuc Control

• Mori Seiki NL2500SY - Live Tooling + Sub-spindle - Siemens Control

Milling

Mill-Turn

EDM

• Makino U3 HEAT - 4-Axis Wire EDM - Makino Control

• Sodick AP250L - 4-Axis Wire EDM - Sodick Control

• Sodick AD55L - Sinker EDM - Sodick Control

Swiss Type Lathe

• Star SD26E - 2-channel - Fanuc Control

• Star SR38-B - 3-channel - Fanuc Control

Renishaw Probing

• In-process inspection using Renishaw probing cycles

• Automated rejection of out-of-tolerance castings

SolidCAM Projects

A selection of CNC programs I've created in the past using SolidCAM. Some of these were machined at SolidCAM UK using their Mazak CV5-500, others were machined on-site with SolidCAM customers.

Cadillac F1 Cam Cover

Impeller

Mill-Turn Demo

Toolpath Technologies

Below are a few snippets of the advanced toolpath technologies I am proficient with

Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining Using Circle Segment Cutters

Simultaneous 5-Axis SWARF Machining

Employment History Overview

CNC Machinist

Great Plains Industries Australia - Caringbah, NSW

Oct 2025 - Present

• Programming, setup, operation and maintenance of the Okuma MB4000-H and Okuma LB3000

• Production planning and job sequencing, including batch sizing and quantity optimization

• Management of all workshop consumables

Applications Engineer

SolidCAM UK - Leeds, England

Apr 2024 - Oct 2025

• Training customers in all aspects of the software:

  • Mill-Turn

  • Swiss Type

  • Simultaneous 5 Axis

  • Wire EDM

• Creating + modifying Post Processors

• Desigining and preparing Open Day Demonstrations

CNC Machinist

QE Innovations - Port Kembla, NSW

Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

• Programming, setup, operation and maintenance of Okuma VTM-2000YB and Okuma MU400 - both machines with 5-Axis milling capability

• Using SolidCAM and Vericut to produce Mill-Turn programs on steel parts weighing up to 4000kg

• Collaborating with engineers to design fixtures and create robust manufacturing processes

CNC Machinist

RODE Microphones - Silverwater, NSW

Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

• Production of all turned and wirecut parts for the Toolroom

• Programming, setup, operation and maintenance of Nakamura AS200-L and Makino U3 WEDM

• Inspection of parts using Zeiss CMM

Apprentice Fitter + Machinist

ANSTO - Lucas Heights, NSW

Feb 2016 - Feb 2021

• Manual Milling, Turning and Surface Grinding

• CNC Turning, CNC Milling and CNC Wire-EDM

• Mentoring of newer apprentices

• Various secondments around ANSTO divisions including Quality Control, Drafting and Nuclear Medicine (Fitting)