Kaltner Präzisionsmechanik – digital work preparation and ERP with 4AVO for CNC precision contract manufacturing

Location: 85221 Dachau, Germany · Industry: Precision mechanics, metalworking, CNC manufacturing, contract manufacturing · Products: CNC turned parts, CNC milled parts, precision mechanics, prototypes and small series · ERP: S4P · Website: https://www.kaltner-gmbh.de · S4P modules: 4AVO

Initial situation

Kaltner Präzisionsmechanik GmbH & Co. KG, with around 20 employees, required efficient and end-to-end work preparation to quickly calculate its turned and milled parts and reliably prepare manufacturing orders. The goal was standardised and traceable creation of work plans and cost estimates within an integrated system. As a specialised contract manufacturer for CNC precision parts and prototypes, efficient order processing was decisive for competitiveness and responsiveness.

Challenge

As a contract manufacturer for precision mechanics with high variant diversity and small batch sizes, fast and consistent quoting is critical. Paper- and Word-based calculations were time-consuming, inconsistent and made it difficult to reuse work plans and cost data. The goal was a digital, reusable order management workflow with complete invoicing and DATEV connectivity, covering the entire process chain from quoting through to invoicing.

Solution

With 4AVO, Kaltner Präzisionsmechanik GmbH & Co. KG gains a fully integrated ERP solution with complete invoicing, DATEV connectivity and standardised management of cost estimates and work plans. The solution supports end-to-end digital business processes from order intake through work preparation to invoicing. Work plans and estimates can be reused for similar orders, quotes created quickly and order processing documented consistently. The DATEV interface ensures smooth transfer to accounting.

Results and benefits

With the S4P solution, Kaltner Präzisionsmechanik GmbH & Co. KG achieves faster work preparation, consistent quoting and higher efficiency in the manufacturing of its turned and milled parts. Manual effort in quote and order processing was significantly reduced, transparency over open orders improved and a solid data basis for post-calculation and cost control established. The integrated solution strengthens competitiveness in the contract manufacturing environment.