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MECAFLOW Guides
Understand mechanical workshop management, maintenance and CFC (Swiss federal VET) training. Clear, factual guidance built for vocational schools and company workshops in Switzerland.
Workshop & maintenance
Run machines, maintenance and tooling day to day.
GuideWorkshop management software for vocational schoolsMachines, apprentices, maintenance and training in a single tool built for vocational schools.
GuideCMMS for a mechanical workshopBreakdowns, preventive maintenance and machine history, no sensor, via QR code.
GuideReal-time monitoring of machine toolsLive machine status (available, breakdown, maintenance) on a workshop map.
GuidePreventive maintenance in a mechanical workshopService before the breakdown: plans, intervals and due-date reminders.
GuideCalibration tracking for measuring instrumentsKeep callipers, micrometers and dial indicators accurate and traceable.
GuideLayette and tooling managementNo more "who took the micrometer?": loans and returns tracked by QR + PIN.
GuideDigitising a workshop without sensors or wiringDigitise a workshop with QR codes and PINs, no wiring and no sensors.
Training & apprentices
Track the progress, skills and safety of CFC apprentices.
GuideDigital CFC training logbookThe apprentice mechanic's training record, finally digital.
GuideTracking skills in the CFC training planKnow where each apprentice stands in the training plan, by level and evidence.
GuideAI quizzes and assessment in the workshopCreate and run quizzes with AI support, under the trainer's control.
GuideMachine authorisations and apprentice safetyAuthorise each apprentice machine by machine, with full traceability.
GuideIncident register and PPE tracking in the workshopLog incidents and track PPE to embed a safety culture.
GuideDigital grades and CFC report cardsEnter grades, calculate averages and issue digital report cards.
GuideSponsored machining competitionsMotivate apprentices with machining challenges backed by tooling suppliers.
Planning & organisation
Organise, schedule and continuously improve the workshop.
GuideManaging material and cutting tool stockMaterial and cutting tools with alert thresholds and supplier requests.
GuideLean management in the workshop5S, SQCDP, OEE, Kaizen, A3: continuous improvement explained simply.
GuideWall TV view and visual workshop managementDisplay workshop status on a wall screen: visual management, live.
GuideMachine booking and workshop schedulingBook workstations by time slot and keep the workshop schedule flowing.
GuideLibrary of drawings, routings and CNC programsCentralise drawings, routings and CNC programs, versioned and shared.
GuideManaging absences and leave in a training workshopTrack attendance, absences and leave for apprentices and trainers.
Equip your workshop
MECAFLOW is the Swiss platform for workshop management, built for mechanical vocational schools and industry. Non-invasive (QR + PIN), made in Switzerland (data in Europe), free for schools.
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