Training & Consulting Services
Independent Wire EDM expertise available on-site or remote. Every engagement is scoped to your specific machines, controls, and production challenges.
Manufacturing experience
GFMS Lead Applications Engineer
Shops trained across North America
AgieVision & GF control families
How Tony Works
Tailored to Your Shop, Your Machines, Your Team
Tony works directly with operators, programmers, and engineers — no junior consultants, no canned curriculum. Every engagement starts with understanding your specific situation: what machines you run, what problems you're solving, and what outcomes matter most to your operation.
What's Available
Service Offerings
On-Site Operator Training
Hands-on training at your facility covering machine operation, wire threading, parameter setup, and day-to-day best practices. Ideal for new operators or shops transitioning to a new control family.
Includes
- Machine-specific curriculum (AgieVision, Vision 5/5+, Non-Vision)
- Wire threading, electrode setup, and flushing optimization
- Parameter selection for material and geometry
- Cutting strategy and surface finish fundamentals
- Troubleshooting common errors and alarms
Programmer & Process Training
Advanced training for programmers and process engineers covering CAM strategy, cutting conditions, tolerancing, and achieving consistent results across part families.
Includes
- CAM programming strategy for complex geometry
- Multi-pass cutting and skim cut sequencing
- Taper and 4-axis programming
- Achieving tight tolerances and fine surface finishes
- Process documentation and repeatability
Process Consulting & Optimization
Diagnostic and improvement work for shops experiencing quality issues, throughput problems, or inconsistent results. Tony reviews your current process, identifies root causes, and delivers actionable recommendations.
Includes
- Process audit and root cause analysis
- Cutting condition review and optimization
- Wire and consumable selection guidance
- Fixture and setup improvement
- Written recommendations and follow-up support
Remote Support & Troubleshooting
Phone and video-based support for urgent issues, alarm troubleshooting, or quick process questions. Available for shops that need expert input without the lead time of an on-site visit.
Includes
- Alarm and error code diagnosis
- Parameter and condition troubleshooting
- Pre-job process review
- Post-job quality issue analysis
- Ongoing advisory retainer available
What's Not Included
Tony provides training and process consulting only — not machine repair, electrical service, or parts supply. For mechanical or electrical service needs, contact your GF Machining Solutions regional service team.
Get Started
Request a Quote
Every engagement is custom-scoped. Reach out with your machine model, control type, team size, and what you're trying to accomplish — Tony will respond with a proposed scope and rate.
Request a QuotePhone
704-924-1637Service Area