Case Study
How We Reduced Setup Time on a 5-Axis Cell
A practical case study in fixture standardisation and programming discipline that cut recurring setup time by more than half.
Practical consulting for machine shops
Triaxis helps engineering companies in Tamworth and the Midlands improve CNC processes, reduce waste, and build teams that can compete.
Services built for machine shops
Hands-on support where it matters — on the shop floor and in the business office.
CNC Programming & Process Optimisation
Reduce cycle times, improve surface finish, and get more from your existing machines through better programming and fixturing.
Lean Manufacturing & Workflow Improvement
Cut setup times, reduce work-in-progress, and free up floor space by streamlining how work moves through your shop.
Business Strategy & Growth Planning
Plan equipment investment, capacity, and staffing so growth is profitable instead of painful.
Training & Skills Development
Upskill programmers, setters, and operators with practical training built around real parts and real machines.
Built on shop-floor experience
Lee Sanders has spent more than three decades in manufacturing, from programming CNC and wire EDM machines to leading technical consulting teams at Autodesk. Along the way he has been named on five patents and learned that the best solutions usually come from listening to the people running the machines.
Triaxis is based in Tamworth and works with machine shops across the Midlands who want practical, measurable improvements — not buzzwords.
"For every idea that made it through, there were many more that didn't. Innovation works best when you create the space for people to share what they see."
— Lee Sanders, Triaxis
Latest insights
Ideas from the shop floor and the business office.
Guide
Five Questions to Ask Before Investing in New CNC Capacity
Before signing for a new machine, make sure you know exactly what problem it solves.
Commentary
Why Local Manufacturing Still Matters in Tamworth
For all the talk of reshoring, the real advantage of local manufacturing is speed, trust, and the ability to solve problems together.
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