CNC Programming & CAM Services
Freelance CNC Programming
CNC programming and CAM support services for Australian manufacturers, including SolidCAM programming, toolpath development, and optimisation of existing CNC programs.
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
DMG Mori NLX 2500 - Live Tooling + Sub-spindle - Fanuc Control
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
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
Manual Machining
Manual Lathes – Precision toolroom lathes and large lathes up to 600 mm swing
Manual Milling Machines – Vertical and universal milling machines
Tool & Cutter Grinders
Toolpath Technologies
Below are a few snippets of the advanced toolpath technologies I am proficient with
Simultaneous 5-Axis Machining Using Circle Segment Cutters
Employment History Overview
Senior CNC Machinist
CNC Solutions - Port Hedland, WA (FIFO)
May 2026 - Present
Programming, setup, operation and maintenance of DMG Mori NLX2500 and DN Solutions DNM750L
Customer liaison, technical assessment and manufacturability review
Management of all workshop consumables
Providing technical leadership and support to machinists across CNC programming, tooling and machining operations
Applications Engineer
SolidCAM UK - Leeds, England
Apr 2024 - Apr 2026
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)
