When and Why to Buy a Refurbished Machine

Author:  Kumar Balan
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 32, Issue 2, Spring 2018
Doc ID:  2018018
Year of Publication:  2018
Abstract:  
A few years ago, when representing a large wheelblast machine manufacturer, I had the opportunity to visit a custom heat treat shop in the Detroit area. This shop had machines from the 1950s and were looking to add new equipment. Upon further enquiry, I learned that even the machines from the 50s were purchased used! We often hear the terms “self-destructing” and “self-consuming” when referring to blast machines. However, this heat treat shop discredits these terms because of its attention to maintenance and essential upgrades. In a technologically intense world, albeit with its relatively slow pace in our industry, my visit opened my eyes to a new world of possibilities with refurbished machines.