Pay-Per-Use (PPU) is a modern financing model in which payments for CNC cutting machines are based on their actual use. Instead of incurring fixed lease or loan payments, companies pay only for the time the equipment is used. It's an approach that optimizes costs and improves liquidity management, especially in industries using plasma, laser, water and oxy-fuel technologies.

Thanks to intelligent monitoring systems, the machine records each operating cycle, and charges are billed in proportion to usage. This means that during downtime, costs are minimal, which is especially beneficial for companies operating in a volatile business environment.

The Pay-Per-Use model carries a number of benefits that manufacturing companies using CNC machines will appreciate:

• Lower initial investment: no large upfront costs, enabling faster production startup without tying up significant capital.
• Production-adjusted payments: the model allows costs to be adjusted according to the level of orders, which is ideal for industries with seasonal or unstable demand.
• Improved cash flow control: the lack of fixed installments allows for better budget management and reinvestment in technology development or machine maintenance.
• Access to the latest CNC technologies: thanks to Pay-Per-Use, companies can implement modern technologies without having to purchase expensive equipment.

The Pay-Per-Use model will work especially well for companies that operate in a dynamic or unpredictable production environment. The main beneficiaries include:

• Seasonal businesses – operations tied to seasonal demand or production cycles.
• Companies with irregular demand – flexible billing minimizes financial exposure.
• Start-ups and SMEs – access to advanced solutions without major upfront investments.

Unlike leasing, which involves fixed monthly payments, the Pay-Per-Use model allows payment only for actual use. This is the optimal solution for companies that cannot anticipate full use of the machine.

Implementing the Pay-Per-Use model in your company doesn't have to be complicated. All you need to do is go through a few key steps:

1. Choose a financing model – tailored to your production profile.
2. Integrate a monitoring system – provides transparency in billing.
3. Define contract terms – including thresholds, billing caps, and usage limits.

Pay-Per-Use is a flexible and modern form of financing for CNC cutting machines. It allows you to reduce upfront costs, improve cash flow and gain access to cutting-edge CNC technologies without the financial burden of ownership.

Want to learn more? Contact us and see how Pay-Per-Use can improve your production!