CNC Field Service
Fault diagnosis, commissioning, CAM programming, and machine documentation — from a tech who works on CNC equipment for a living. Press brakes, laser cutters, routers, mills, and engravers.
Field Tech, Not a Sales Rep
I've been working on CNC machines for over a decade — starting with a self-taught reverse-engineering job on a 30-year-old router with zero documentation, through CNC manufacturing (building machines from scratch), to my current role as a field service engineer on LVD-branded industrial equipment.
I understand both sides: the mechanical and electrical systems, and the software — CAM, post-processors, control parameters, DNC setup. Most faults are somewhere in between. That overlap is where I add the most value.
What I Do
Fault Diagnosis & Repair
- ▸Mechanical fault diagnosis (axes, spindles, drives)
- ▸Servo and stepper system troubleshooting
- ▸Electrical fault tracing (panels, connectors, sensors)
- ▸Pneumatic and hydraulic system checks
- ▸Alarm code interpretation and root cause analysis
Commissioning & Setup
- ▸New machine installation and commissioning
- ▸Machine relocation and re-commissioning
- ▸Axis calibration and accuracy verification
- ▸Tool and work offset setup
- ▸Control parameter configuration
Programming & CAM
- ▸Offline CAM programming and toolpath review
- ▸Post-processor setup and testing
- ▸Control program backup and version management
- ▸DNC setup (machine to computer file transfer)
- ▸G-code analysis and optimisation
Documentation & Training
- ▸Maintenance schedule development
- ▸Fault history logging and pattern analysis
- ▸Operator training and SOP development
- ▸Machine data sheet and parameter backups
- ▸Handover documentation for in-house techs
Machinery Experience
Don't see your machine? Contact me with the make and model — I work from first principles and can usually help.
Service Area
Based in Perth, Western Australia. Available for on-site work across the Perth metropolitan area and surrounding regions. For remote diagnostics, documentation review, and CAM programming — no location required. Travel to regional WA or interstate can be arranged for the right project.
Common Questions
What CNC machine types do you service?
Primarily press brakes and laser cutting machines (LVD brand is my specialty), plus CNC routers, mills, and engravers. I've also worked on plasma cutters, waterjet machines, and older manually-converted CNC setups.
Are you available for emergency or urgent callouts?
Contact me and I'll be upfront about availability. I work full-time in field service, so urgent callouts depend on schedule. For recurring or planned work I can structure availability around your production schedule.
Can you work on machines you haven't seen before?
Yes. Diagnosing unfamiliar machines is part of the job. I start from fundamentals — electrical, mechanical, control system — and work through the fault systematically. Most CNC faults follow similar failure patterns regardless of brand.
Do you do programming and CAM work as well as mechanical service?
Yes. I can help with offline CAM programming, post-processor setup, toolpath optimisation, and machine parameter configuration. Often the software and hardware problems overlap — being across both is an advantage.
Do you work with older or legacy CNC machines?
Yes — and I actually enjoy it. I reverse-engineered and got a 30-year-old CNC machine running without documentation, using only first-principles diagnostics and online research. Legacy machines are often worth saving. Contact me with the make, model, and fault description.
Get in Touch
Describe the machine, the fault or job, and your location. I'll confirm whether I can help and give you a rough quote or timeline within 24 hours.
Start a Conversation
Describe your project or the problem you're trying to solve. I'll respond within 24 hours.