CNC programming & production optimisation

CNC programs proven against real production requirements.

Online and offline CNC programming, CAD/CAM strategies, setup documentation and machine prove-out — from component data through to practical handover on the shop floor.

Project software: Autodesk Fusion · TopSolid V7.14 · CIMCO, with additional systems by agreement.

Historical completed CNC shaft machining operation in a real production machine01 · Completed machining archive
Separate historical CNC machine simulation showing tool and machine-axis movements02 · Simulation example

Two separate historical projects — not a combined programming-to-machining case study.

Programming delivery

Support across the complete programming workflow.

Scope is matched to the job, machine and available engineering data—from focused code support to a complete programming and setup package.

01

Review & strategy

Assess drawings, models, material, tolerance, machine capability and production priorities.

02

CAD & fixtures

Prepare or interpret models, operation geometry and workholding requirements.

03

CAM & CNC code

Develop efficient toolpaths and machine-ready programs for the target control.

04

Tool selection

Define tooling, holders, reach and cutting data in the context of each operation.

05

Setup information

Provide component orientation, datum, tool positions and operation guidance for the shop floor.

06

Prove-out & handover

Support verification, adjustments and a controlled transition into production.

Selected completed work · Archive

Real CNC machining and machine simulation.

Two separate examples from completed engineering work. They demonstrate hands-on machining context and the use of digital machine simulation. The clips are not presented as one continuous project.

01 · Production machining

Machining on the real machine.

Archival footage from an earlier completed machining task, showing tool engagement and a finished shaft feature. A practical demonstration of the shop-floor work that CNC programs must ultimately support.

02 · Digital verification

Understand the motion before machining.

A separate historical machine-simulation example illustrating cutter movement, machine axes and operation sequencing as part of the engineering verification process.

These videos are archival examples of earlier completed work. They are illustrative, not footage of a current customer project or a claim that both clips depict the same component.

CNC programming · software available for client projects

The right software for the CNC job.

MGC can undertake customer CNC programming work using Autodesk Fusion, TopSolid V7.14 and CIMCO software. The workflow is selected around your component, machine, CNC control and delivery requirements — rather than being restricted to one CAD/CAM platform.

Available for projects

Autodesk Fusion

CAD/CAM programming, machining strategies, toolpaths and simulation to support practical CNC production.

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Available for projects

TopSolid V7.14

CAD/CAM programming and manufacturing workflows where TopSolid is suitable for the component and machine requirements.

Available for projects · CIMCO VAR

CIMCO 2026

NC program editing, review, backplot, program management and CNC communication using relevant CIMCO solutions.

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Other CAD/CAM systems? Additional software can be considered when a project requires it, subject to the scope, suitable access and licensing. Tell us your machine, control and preferred file format — we can agree the best approach. Discuss your CNC programming project →

MGC is a current CIMCO VAR. Its TopSolid VAR and Training Centre authorisation was held in 2017–2020; TopSolid availability for engineering work does not imply current reseller authorisation. No Autodesk reseller status is claimed.

Machine and control experience

Milling, turning and multi-tasking work.

Programming support is shaped around the control, machine configuration, component and risk—not a generic post-process.

MAZATROL

Mazatrol & Mazak

Conversational program understanding and complex Mazak applications including multi-tasking environments.

ISO

Fanuc-style controls

G-code programming, cycles, offsets and multi-axis strategies for compatible control families.

SIEMENS

Siemens environments

Programming and production support aligned with Siemens-controlled machine workflows.

MILL

3-, 4- and 5-axis

Operation planning, toolpath creation and verification for complex milling work.

TURN

Turning & live tooling

Lathe and mill-turn programming, including driven tools and multi-operation components.

SPECIALIST

Demanding components

Experience spanning precision engineering, aerospace and oil-and-gas manufacturing contexts, including complex sealing features.

Production optimisation

Improve the flow around the program as well as the code.

Cycle time is only one part of production performance. MGC can review program handling, version control, setup readiness, machine visibility, tooling and handover between engineering and the shop floor.

  • Toolpath and cutting-strategy review
  • Program-transfer and revision workflow
  • Setup and document consistency
  • Machine-utilisation and event visibility with CIMCO
  • Lean Six Sigma process analysis
  • Prioritised improvement roadmap
Engineering collaboration around manufacturing data

Manufacturing partnerships

Flexible engineering capacity for a defined job or longer programme.

MGC can work remotely or alongside your team, using supplied drawings, PDFs, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, STL and compatible native CAD data. Delivery can include models, drawings, fixtures, programs, setup sheets and implementation support.

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Plan the work

Share the machine, control, component data and production objective.

MGC will help define the practical scope and information needed to start.

Discuss a CNC project