CNC Service & CAD/CAM Consulting — Nationwide
Keep the
cut moving.
Calibration, troubleshooting, and CAD/CAM integration for woodworking and manufacturing shops — 26 years on the floor, now running independently as Advanguard.
Field Report — Omar Gonzalez
- Background
- Stiles Machinery, SCM Group
- Founded
- Advanguard LLC, Dec 2023
- Base of ops
- Matthews, NC
- Languages
- English / Español
- Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Precision, up close.
What I Do
Three ways I keep your shop running
Service and consulting for shops running CNC equipment, design software, or both.
CNC Machine Service
Calibration and troubleshooting that catches problems before they cost you a shift.
- Calibration & alignment
- Fault diagnosis & repair
- Preventive maintenance plans
- Operator training
HAAS · DOOSAN · HOMAG · SCM · WEEKE · HEIAN · MORBIDELLI · MAZAK
CAD/CAM & Design Software
Setting up the right design software so parts move from screen to spindle without a bottleneck.
- Software needs assessment
- Setup & implementation
- CNC / CAD-CAM integration
- Design-to-cut workflow tuning
IMOS IX · ALPHACAM · CABINET VISION · CUT RITE · PROE · WOODWOP
Consulting & Lean Manufacturing
A continuous-improvement pass on how work moves through your shop — not just the machines.
- Workflow & process analysis
- Lean strategy & training
- Continuous improvement plans
- Equipment upgrade guidance
SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFIED
Get Started
Service packages
A starting framework — every shop's setup is different, so treat these as a baseline and request a quote for exact pricing.
Diagnostic Visit
For a single machine acting up, or a second opinion.
- On-site inspection & calibration check
- Fault diagnosis
- Written report with findings
Expected resultRoot cause identified the same day, with a clear repair path or quote.
Service & Support Plan
For shops that want to stay ahead of breakdowns.
- Quarterly preventive maintenance visit
- Priority phone & remote support
- Discounted hourly rate on repairs
Expected resultFewer unplanned stoppages and longer equipment life.
CAD/CAM Setup & Training
For shops adding or switching design software.
- Software needs assessment
- Setup & integration
- On-site operator training, EN or ES
Expected resultFaster design-to-cut turnaround, fewer programming errors.
Equipment Spec Sheet
What I service, by name
Machines and software I already know, across the shops I've worked in.
Controls & diagnostics
About Advanguard
26 years on the shop floor
Advanguard, on site
Omar Gonzalez is an electromechanical engineer who spent over two decades installing, servicing, and training on CNC equipment — most recently seven years at Stiles Machinery — before starting Advanguard in 2023.
Client Feedback
What shops are saying
"Omar is a professional that helped us get our machinery going, totally recommend him."
— Gator Millworks
"Did an awesome installation of a machinery we acquire and we are really impressed with his work.""
— Lico Systems
"He is a true partner with us and knows exactly what our company and machine needs"
— Hi-Lo Cabinetry
The Advanguard Difference
Local means fast.
Based in Matthews, NC — not dispatched from out of state. When a machine goes down, I can often be back on your floor within minutes, not days.
Get In Touch
Request service or a quote
Tell me what's running in your shop and what you need. I respond directly — usually within one business day.