CNC Machine Tracking Software for Machine Shops
Know the status of every CNC machine on your floor — current job, operator, parts count, and condition — in real time. No sensors, no hardware, no IT project.
What You Can Track
Live Status Board
Wall-mounted or supervisor display showing every CNC machine's current job, operator, and condition — updated live by operators.
Utilization Reporting
See how much of your paid machine time is actual run time vs. setup, idle, or downtime. Target improvement where it matters most.
OEE Foundation
Operator-driven cycle time and parts count logging builds the availability and performance data needed for OEE calculations.
Shift Comparisons
Compare output across first, second, and third shift per machine. Identify which shifts are underperforming and why.
Full Tracking Feature List
- Track every CNC machine's job, operator, and status in real time
- Software-only — no sensors or CNC hardware integration required
- Machine utilization dashboards per station and shift
- Downtime logging with reason codes and root cause tracking
- Operator-reported cycle times and parts counts
- Shift-over-shift machine performance comparisons
- Works for lathes, mills, grinders, EDM, and water jet
- Supervisor alerts for idle machines and quality flags
Free Shift Handoff Template
The one-page handoff your next shift will actually read. Excel + printable PDF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to connect hardware to my CNC machines?
No. JobLine.ai is software-only. Operators log job starts, machine states, and part counts from their phone or tablet. No RS-232 cables or MTConnect adapters required.
Can I track machines across multiple departments?
Yes. Set up work centers by department — CNC turning, milling, grinding — and track machines within each independently.
Does this replace MTConnect or FOCAS monitoring?
For most shops, no deep machine integration is needed — operator-driven tracking is faster to deploy and equally effective. For shops that want automated data feeds, our Machine Connect feature adds protocol-based integration.
What does it cost?
Machine tracking is included in the core plan, and scales as your team grows.
Start tracking your machines today
Free trial — no hardware required, .