Investing in new equipment is no small matter for a CNC machine shop. Especially in the case of a machine tool or machining center. Making the right purchase can increase throughput, reduce your cost of operation and improve part quality and customer delivery time. So there’s a lot riding on your decision. Which means you need to ask yourself some important questions about the kind of machine you need including:
- What kind of machine will improve the way I process the kinds of parts I typically make?
- Should I consider possible future applications this machine could be used for?
- Could a new machine enable us to perform certain processes we’re now outsourcing?
- If we invest in a machine that has greater capabilities can we get jobs from new customers or markets?
- Could improving our capabilities bring in more business from existing customers?
Equally important are the questions you should ask yourself about the machine tool builders and sellers you’re considering:
- Is the machine tool builder well established and does it have a reputation for making reliable, long-lasting machines?
- How many of their machine tools are in service nationwide?
- How well trained and experienced are the service and support people?
- Is service available nearby or must you wait for a technician to arrive from another part of the country?
- Are replacement parts readily available, or must they be ordered and shipped in?
- Is there someone I can call and actually talk to if I have a technical or service-related question?
- Who will train my operators on how to use the new machine? Is this training included in the purchase price?
- Is competitive financing available?
Each shop has it’s own unique concerns and your Torrance, CA Haas Factory Outlet team can give you all of the facts you need to make an informed buying decision. Just give them a call: (310) 381-0750, email: jphillips@haasfactoryoutlet.com, or visit www.haasfactoryoutlet.com.