Nesting lead
Thabo Mokoena leads the nest programming at Cut2Shape, organising material layouts for maximum yield and a straightforward handoff to SA workshops. He keeps production running smoothly across the Sunnyrock facility.
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As the nest discipline lead, Mr Thabo Mokoena makes sure every sheet that enters the Sunnyrock bays is planned for the best possible use. He translates engineers’ and designers’ drawings into machine-ready nest programmes that match the material type, thickness tolerance, and production intent. That means less scrap, fewer part mix-ups, and the kind of handoff that saves your crew a messy afternoon on the bench. His day starts with CAD prints and ends with a floor that’s ready for the next shift, not a pile of offcuts.
Thabo’s role connects him to a wide range of clients across Gauteng and beyond. On most weeks, he deals with everything from sign fabrication and enclosure panels for Durban SMEs, to volume aluminium cut-outs for Highveld production bays, to tricky one-off requests from design studios in Cape Town. He adapts the nest plan depending on whether jobs are headed for batch runs, shopfitting installs, or special projects in our Projects section. If you’re a buyer, estimator, or shop foreman, Thabo makes sure you get clear specs before the programme hits the CNC spindle.
Power cuts, material substitutions, or urgent rework requests often land with Thabo. He keeps things practical: if a nest will not meet your spec or deadline, he will call before the machines start up. He is known for catching tolerance issues or mislabelled files before they waste a sheet. Thabo is quick to recommend options that still suit your job, whether it is adjusting part orientation or adding a few spare pieces to the nest.
If your order involves complex shapes, material changes, or a mix of plate thicknesses, it’s worth asking for Thabo by name. He’s the point person for anything that needs careful nesting, whether you’re sourcing a full run or a single set. Workshop managers, fabricators, and procurement teams often loop him in early, especially when priorities shift mid-project or you need production notes clarified. Thabo can be reached by emailing Contact form for nesting-related queries.
Thabo works closely with Mr Pieter van Wyk, Cut2Shape for machine setup and Ms Lerato Dlamini, Cut2Shape for job tracking. He values the blend of hands-on knowledge, local context, and honest communication found across the team. You’ll often see his notes and tips featured in the Blog, Cut2Shape, especially on nesting strategies or smart ways to handle offcuts and workshop space. Every part that leaves the Sunnyrock bays with Thabo’s programme behind it ends up ready for whatever your next operation needs.
