CNC Machine Shop Software

Complete ERP for CNC machine shops. Work order tracking, tool management, setup sheets, and real-time machine monitoring for precision manufacturers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best software for CNC machine shops?

MonitorZ is a complete ERP for CNC machine shops with work order tracking, tool management, setup sheets, machine monitoring, and job costing. It replaces spreadsheets and whiteboards with real-time digital production control.

Can MonitorZ track CNC machine utilization?

Yes. MonitorZ tracks machine utilization, cycle times, setup times, and downtime in real-time. Workers scan QR codes to log operations, giving shop owners accurate machine performance data without manual data entry.

CNC Machine Shops

AI Software Built for Precision Machining

Work order control, tool management, setup documentation, and real-time production tracking for CNC job shops.

Machine Shop Control

Work Order Management
Job tracking with operation-level detail
Tool & Fixture Tracking
Tool life monitoring and calibration
Machine Monitoring
Real-time machine status and utilization

Live CNC Machine Shop Production Control Room

Real-time job tracking, tool management, machine monitoring, and quality control for precision machining operations

CNC Machine Shop Production Control Room

Real-Time Job Shop Management & Machine Monitoring

Live Data
Utilization
83.5%
OEE Score
78.2%
On-Time
96.8%
Setup Eff.
87.3%
Quality
98.4%
Tool Crib
72.1%
Jobs
47
Workers
9/12
Active%
75%
Worker Stats - Day Shift
Certified Machinists
Active
9
of 12 total
Machinists
6
12 certified
Setup
2
QC
1
Productivity
92.7%
Tool Management
Crib & Calibration
Tools In Use
142/847
Avg Life
68.5%
Changes
47
Due Cal.
8
Calibrated
125
Fixtures In Use
12/34
Quality Control
Inspection & COC
First Art.
18
In-Proc.
94
Final
156
Measurement Data Points
2,847
COC Gen.
142
NC's
3
Holds
2
Scrap
7
Material Tracking
Bar Stock & Certs
Bar Stock Items
1,247
847 certified
Heat Lots
184
Mat Certs
312
Cut-Off Opt.
94.2%
Inventory Value
$287K
Low Stock Alerts
4
Haas VF-4SS
CNC-01 • 1 Worker • WO: WO-24-8821
running
Part Number
PN-45872-A
Customer Job
JOB-AERO-3341
Operation
Op 20 - Face & Bore
Setup Sheet
SS-45872-20
Heat Lot
HL-2024-1147
Material Cert
CERT-AL-7075-847
Progress: 68.5% • Parts: 42/75
Spindle Time: 2h 25m
Cycle: 8.5m
Tool Life: 78.3%
QC: passed
Est. Completion: 95m
Job Mgmt
Active
Tools
78%
Utilization
81%
Shop Floor
42
Material
Tracked
QC
passed
DMG Mori NTX 1000
CNC-02 • 1 Worker • WO: WO-24-8822
running
Part Number
PN-89241-B
Customer Job
JOB-MED-5517
Operation
Op 30 - Turn & Thread
Setup Sheet
SS-89241-30
Heat Lot
HL-2024-0982
Material Cert
CERT-SS-316-291
Progress: 85.2% • Parts: 128/150
Spindle Time: 3h 40m
Cycle: 12.3m
Tool Life: 45.7%
QC: passed
Est. Completion: 45m
Job Mgmt
Active
Tools
46%
Utilization
83%
Shop Floor
128
Material
Tracked
QC
passed
Mazak Integrex i-400
CNC-03 • 2 Workers • WO: WO-24-8823
setup
Part Number
PN-72159-C
Customer Job
JOB-AUTO-7729
Operation
Op 10 - Mill Complex Profile
Setup Sheet
SS-72159-10
Heat Lot
HL-2024-1203
Material Cert
CERT-TI-6AL4V-542
Progress: 15.8% • Parts: 0/200
Setup Time: 28m
Cycle: 0.0m
Tool Life: 100.0%
QC: pending
Est. Completion: 15m
Job Mgmt
Active
Tools
100%
Utilization
0%
Shop Floor
0
Material
Tracked
QC
pending
Okuma LB-3000 EX II
CNC-04 • 1 Worker • WO: WO-24-8824
running
Part Number
PN-33648-D
Customer Job
JOB-OIL-9914
Operation
Op 40 - Final OD Grind
Setup Sheet
SS-33648-40
Heat Lot
HL-2024-0821
Material Cert
CERT-4140-673
Progress: 92.7% • Parts: 184/200
Spindle Time: 5h 10m
Cycle: 6.8m
Tool Life: 32.1%
QC: passed
Est. Completion: 25m
Job Mgmt
Active
Tools
32%
Utilization
86%
Shop Floor
184
Material
Tracked
QC
passed
Makino a51nx
CNC-05 • 0 Workers • WO: Awaiting Job
idle
MACHINE IDLE - AWAITING JOB ASSIGNMENT
Ready for next work order
Hurco VM-20i
CNC-06 • 1 Worker • WO: MAINT-24-0142
maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
PM-VM20i-Q4
Progress: 55.0%Est. Completion: 40m
Simulated live data - Updates every 2 seconds

CNC Machine Shop Features

Job Management

Multi-operation routing. Setup sheets at each operation. Traveler documents. Job costing by operation.

Tool Management

Tool crib tracking. Tool life monitoring. Calibration scheduling. Fixture and gauge management.

Machine Utilization

Real-time machine status. Spindle time tracking. Setup vs. run time. Capacity planning and analysis.

Shop Floor Data

Labor time collection. Piece count tracking. Scrap reporting. Real-time job progress visibility.

Material Tracking

Bar stock inventory. Material certifications. Heat lot traceability. Cut-off optimization.

Quality Control

First article inspection. In-process inspection. Certificate of compliance. Measurement data collection.

CNC Shop Success Story

Precision CNC Machining
35-employee job shop, 12 CNC machines

"MonitorZ brought order to our shop floor chaos. Every job has digital travelers, we know exactly which machine is running what, and our setup times dropped by 35%. We can quote jobs faster and our profitability improved."

35%
Setup Time Reduction
85%
Machine Utilization
98%
On-Time Delivery

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