CNC Setting | Mecal On-Machine Programming | Precision Manufacturing
CNC Setting · Mecal 3D CAD/CAM · Conventional CNC Machining · VMC Setting
Manufacturing professional with over 12 years of UK production experience and CNC machining experience since 2022. My background includes independent setting and on-machine programming of Mecal MC307 Falcon and MC304 Ariel at ABL Aluminium Components, conventional CNC operator experience and current VMC setting at Newby Foundries.
Beyond the CV
A standard CV summarises my career, but it cannot always explain the technical differences between specialist CNC equipment and conventional machining centres.
My independent setting and on-machine programming background comes primarily from the Mecal MC307 Falcon and MC304 Ariel — specialist 4-axis CNC machining centres designed for long aluminium extrusions.
These machines use different kinematics, workholding arrangements, reference systems and programming workflows from conventional VMCs. Their Mecal 3D CAD/CAM software also differs from traditional G-code interfaces.
As specialist Mecal equipment is not familiar to every recruiter or hiring manager, I created this illustrated 15-page technical profile to explain my actual responsibilities, the machines I worked on, the level of independence I achieved, and how my experience transfers to conventional CNC milling.
The profile also explains my current practical development in conventional VMC setting.
Different machines. Different setup procedures. The same core CNC principles.
Technical supplements to my CV — not replacements.
PDF / EN
English
15 pages · Illustrated technical portfolio · PDF
5.69 MB
A 15-page technical profile detailing my practical experience in Mecal machine setting and machine-side programming, changeover procedures, diagnostic methods and transition to conventional VMC machining centres.
PDF / PL
Polski
15 stron · Ilustrowany profil techniczny · PDF
6.04 MB
15-stronicowy profil techniczny przedstawiający moje rzeczywiste doświadczenie w ustawianiu i programowaniu maszyn Mecal, przebieg przezbrojeń, stosowane metody diagnostyczne oraz przejście do konwencjonalnych centrów VMC.
00 / Career path
Twelve years in manufacturing are not twelve years of CNC setting. The path ran from the production line into CNC machining in 2022, then independent Mecal setting and on-machine programming — and now conventional VMC setting. Digital manufacturing and AI came later as tools to support that practical knowledge, not replace it.
At a glance
Practical Manufacturing AI
AI should support manufacturing professionals — not replace machining knowledge or shop-floor experience.
Engineering knowledge first. AI as the multiplier.