Our Engineering Journey

Precision, Innovation, and Excellence in Engineering Solutions

RKT Engineering Workshop

Our Story

Founded in 2021, RKT Engineering Consultants emerged from a passion for precision engineering and innovation. What began as a vision in a small Cape Town workshop has grown into a premier engineering consultancy serving clients across South Africa and beyond.

Our founder, Isheanesu Makhuza, recognized the need for specialized CAD/CAM expertise in the marine engineering sector. With a background in marine engineering design and a commitment to excellence, he established RKT to bridge the gap between complex engineering challenges and practical manufacturing solutions.

2021

Founding Year

Established in Cape Town with a focus on marine engineering design

2022

Expansion

Expanded services to include CAD/CAM training and consultancy

2023

Growth Phase

Partnered with major marine manufacturers in South Africa

2025

Today

Serving diverse industries with comprehensive engineering solutions

Our Mission & Values

Guiding principles that define our approach to engineering excellence

Mission

To empower industries through precision engineering, innovative solutions, and knowledge transfer that transforms design concepts into manufacturable realities.

Innovation

We embrace cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges in novel ways.

Precision

Our commitment to accuracy and attention to detail ensures excellence in every project we undertake.

Collaboration

We believe in working closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and co-create solutions.

Our Engineering Design Process

A structured approach to delivering precision engineering solutions

1

Requirement Analysis

We begin by thoroughly understanding your project requirements, constraints, and objectives. This phase includes detailed discussions, site visits, and technical assessments to establish a comprehensive project foundation.

Client Consultation

In-depth discussions to understand project vision and constraints

Technical Assessment

Evaluation of technical requirements and feasibility analysis

Project Scope Definition

Clear documentation of project parameters and deliverables

2

Concept Development

Our team transforms requirements into innovative design concepts. Using advanced CAD tools, we create preliminary models and simulations to explore various design approaches and validate concepts against project objectives.

Preliminary Sketches

Initial concept visualizations and design explorations

3D Modeling

Creation of detailed digital prototypes

Concept Validation

Technical review and feasibility analysis

3

Engineering Design

Selected concepts undergo detailed engineering development. This phase includes technical calculations, material selection, tolerance analysis, and simulation to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.

Technical Calculations

Structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics analysis

Simulation & Analysis

Finite element analysis and performance simulation

Design Optimization

Iterative refinement for performance and manufacturability

4

CAM Implementation

We translate engineering designs into manufacturing-ready instructions. Our experts develop optimized CNC toolpaths, select appropriate cutting tools, and program machining sequences for efficient production.

Toolpath Strategy

Development of efficient machining sequences

CNC Programming

Generation of machine-specific G-code

Simulation & Verification

Virtual machining to ensure program accuracy

5

Implementation & Support

We support the manufacturing process with on-site expertise, quality control, and continuous improvement. Our team ensures seamless transition from design to production and provides training as needed.

Production Support

On-site assistance during manufacturing ramp-up

Quality Assurance

Verification of first articles and production parts

Knowledge Transfer

Training and documentation for sustainable implementation

Leadership Team

Meet the experts driving our engineering excellence

Robert Thorne

Isheanesu Makhuza

Founder & Lead Engineer

5+ years in Engineering Design

Ngundu Makhuza

Ngundu Makhuza

Marketing Director

10+ years in developing and executing the overall marketing strategy, brand awareness, customer engagement and revenue growth

Nosindiso Isheanesu Makhuza

Nosindiso Hadebe

Admnistration Assistant

5+ years in Administration Management

Partner with Engineering Experts

Contact our team to discuss your project requirements

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