Why Automate

 

Why more CNC shops automate with HALTER

When every hour of spindle time counts, automation turns downtime into production time.
HALTER helps you get there — proven in over 1,000 installations worldwide.

The Challenge: Capacity Without People

Skilled CNC operators are harder to find every year.
Even if you hire, you can’t run more than one shift without fatigue, breaks, and absenteeism.

As a result, machines stand still while orders keep increasing.
The outcome: unpredictable delivery times, lost margin, and unused potential.

Most shops already have the capacity they need — it’s locked inside idle machines.

The Smart Alternative: Automation Instead of New Machines

Buying a new CNC doesn’t fix the bottleneck if there’s no one to run it.
Automating your existing machine, on the other hand, increases spindle utilization instantly — with less investment, less risk, and immediate payback.

The facts
What automation adds to your bottom line

With HALTER, you can count on results you can measure:

 +3,000–5,000 extra spindle hours per year
 Payback in under 12 months
 Up to 70% higher spindle utilization
 Improved delivery reliability and fewer bottlenecks

“After installing our HALTER, we added 7 unmanned hours per shift — without hiring anyone.”
— Owner, Precision Parts Shop (Germany)