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.
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