WorkFlow is a plug-and-play pallet automation system capable of running through breaks, shift changes, and weekends without a dedicated operator.
Designed for high-mix, medium-volume CNC environments, WorkFlow automates part and pallet loading to keep spindles cutting while people focus on higher-value work. Its compact footprint is ideal for facilities that want to boost capacity without expanding square footage. That’s a critical advantage for shops with labor limitations and space constraints.
By converting machine idle hours into productive runtime, WorkFlow delivers measurable ROI within months.
By the numbers
- Handles up to 40 pallets
- Supports work envelopes of up to 300 mm cube per pallet
- Pallet load capacity of up to 125 lbs
Closing the automation gap
In many CNC facilities, operators are still tied to repetitive manual tasks like loading/unloading parts and restarting cycles. These stop-and-start processes increase downtime and limit throughput.
“With the Hennig Workflow Automation System, we’re redefining what it means to be a supplier. The integration within the Hennig Ecosystem empowers us to work alongside our customers as true partners — optimizing workflows, maximizing productivity, and unlocking new levels of efficiency and profit.” – Eric Nekich BDD
Many large automation cells require shops to reconfigure systems and layouts. But not with WorkFlow. It integrates directly into existing machining environments in a compact cabinet. The system pairs seamlessly with workholding foundations to maximize spindle time across parts, shifts, and setups. WorkFlow arrives ready to connect with monitoring software that communicates with the machine tool and its peripherals.
Flexible architecture allows shops to manage low-volume, high-mix jobs and repeat production runs, without unique grippers for every part. By automating pallet loading instead of part handling, WorkFlow minimizes programming complexity and expands lights-out production to a broader range of applications.
Shops adopting the system have reported significant increases in spindle utilization, along with reductions in setup frequency, operator complacency, and unplanned downtime.
Part of a complete machine tool ecosystem
WorkFlow builds on Hennig’s decades-long commitment to total machine reliability.
It complements the company’s established portfolio of chip conveyors, coolant systems, and protective covers. This equipment forms the foundation of uptime across thousands of U.S. shops. Together, these components create a fully integrated Machine Tool Ecosystem, engineered to work in harmony and evolve as customers grow.
For manufacturers that need to catch up or want to get ahead of the CNC automation evolution, WorkFlow presents a clear path forward.
Learn more about Hennig WorkFlow at hennigworldwide.com/workflow.
About Hennig, Inc.
Since 1950, Hennig Worldwide has helped manufacturers and infrastructure providers protect what matters most — from CNC machine systems to critical backup power. With deep roots in Illinois and customers around the globe, Hennig builds chip and coolant management systems, machine protection equipment, generator enclosures, and fuel storage solutions engineered for real-world performance. The company continues to grow through responsive service, smart integration, and a belief that durable, U.S.-built equipment still has a job to do.
