Uday Kakarla

Senior CNC Milling / Dies and Molds CAM Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in CNC milling, dies and molds machining, CAM programming, and end-to-end machining process development. Expert in Autodesk PowerMill & Fusion 360 for 3D, with strong capability in 3-axis and 4-axis milling operations, advanced roughing and finishing strategies, and productivity optimization. Skilled in tooling and holder selection, fixture planning, probes for work offsets, Blum systems for tool height offsets, and process standardization.

Proven ability to lead shop-floor prove-outs, mentor junior programmers, and deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, quality, and efficiency.

Senior CNC Milling PROGRAMMER/CAM Engineer - Innomation Equipments Pvt. Limited - Turkapally

(2023-10)

Lead CNC milling programming activities for complex components, including dies and molds, using Autodesk PowerMill & Fusion 360 (3D).

• Developed and validated advanced roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing milling toolpaths for 3-axis and 4-axis operations, highly experienced with SS316 and SS304 materials.
• Defined complete machining strategies including tool selection, holder selection, cutting parameters, and stock allowance.
• Prepared and controlled detailed CAM sheets and process documentation ensuring repeatability and standardization.
• Led shop-floor prove-outs, resolved machining issues, and ensured smooth production handover.
• Mentored junior programmers and operators on CAM strategies, best practices, and milling standards.
• Delivered consistent reductions in cycle time, setup time, and tooling cost through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

CNC Milling & Dies/Molds Programmer - KVB ETECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD - Gandhi Nagar

(2020-11 - 2023-08)

• Operated and set up VMC machines for dies and molds.
• Acted as the main CNC milling programmer responsible for all programming, toolpath development, and production readiness for dies and molds.
• Performed tool setting and offset verification using probes for work offsets and Blum systems for tool height offsets.
• Ensured milling quality, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish for dies and molds projects.
• Executed die and mold machining projects with attention to fine detail and complex geometries.

CNC Milling Operator / Programmer - Sri Chanikhya Components at Aleap Industries - Pragathinagar

(2017-06 - 2020-11)

Joined Sri Chanikhya Components at Aleap Industries from 12 June 2017 to 1 Nov 2020 as a trainee. Gained experience on CNC milling as an operator and later trained as a CNC milling programmer, handling aerospace and defence job types.

• Performed tool measurement, presetting, and offset verification.
• Monitored milling operations to maintain quality and dimensional specifications.
• Collaborated with CNC programmers to implement process improvements and reduce cycle time.

10th Class - Sai Ushodaya Public School (2014)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - AANM & VVRSR Polytechnic (2017)