There are a lot of manual machine tools being underutilized—or not used at all. Whether your manual mill, lathe or surface grinder is producing inefficiently, or it’s taking up space, a retrofit can add value in different ways.

As with any capital investment, it’s best to have concrete evidence that you’ll see a return, a strong business case. In the guide we break down everything from financial projections to recruiting adjustments you can use to make the case for a retrofit. Specifically, we’ll look at the impact in five areas of metalworking business:

• Operations
• Personnel
• Quality
• Finance
• Future-proofing