Luke G

CNC Machinist / CNC Programmer

Tap • Full-time

May 2014 - Present • 12 yrs 3 mos

Precision Engineering & CNC Manufacturing | 12+ Years 12+ years' professional experience in CNC machining, CNC programming and precision engineering. Extensive experience programming and operating CNC milling and turning machines, including 3, 4 and 5-axis machining. Experienced with Haas, Mori Seiki, Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain controlled machines. Programming complex and tight-tolerance components for both production and prototype work. Experienced with multi-axis machining, live tooling and Swiss-type machining. Strong practical knowledge of tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, tool selection and machining strategies. Extensive experience machining difficult materials including Inconel, stainless steel and other engineering alloys. Able to troubleshoot machining problems including tool breakage, poor surface finish, excessive cycle times, vibration and inefficient toolpaths. Experience taking components from CAD model and engineering drawing through CAM programming and final CNC machining. CAD/CAM Programmer Professional experience using Fusion 360, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Edgecam and hyperMILL. Creation of complete CNC toolpaths for milling and turning operations. Programming roughing, semi-finishing, finishing, drilling, tapping, boring and complex multi-axis operations. CAM simulation and verification to identify collisions, gouges, over-travel and machining issues before production. Optimisation of existing CAM programs to reduce cycle times and improve tool life and component quality. Experience developing machining strategies based on the actual capabilities and limitations of the CNC machine. CAD modelling and modification using SolidWorks and other CAD systems. Experience working from 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, customer specifications and existing CNC programs. Experience with post-processing and machine-specific CNC programming. CNC / Precision Engineering Business Owner Knights Precision Engineering Previously owned and ope