6 Questions To Ask When Buying Metalworking Machinery
Buy it once, buy it right. Quality metalworking machinery is long-lasting, cost-effective, efficient, serviceable and won’t let you down.
If you’re in the market for metalworking machinery like metal-cutting saws, drilling systems or grinding machines, ask these 6 essential questions before making a purchase:
1. Why do you need new metalworking machinery?
Are you working with a new material or application? Are you replacing broken metalworking machinery? Are you looking to increase production with a larger capacity machine?
Defining why you’re buying a new machine is the first step to ensuring you purchase the right one for your workshop.
2. What is the required productivity?
Understanding your production flow and estimating the number of hours and parts to be produced per day is crucial in selecting the right machine.
Consider whether you need a simple machine for a few hours of daily output or a more complex, heavy-duty one for continuous operation on multiple shifts.
3. Is it high-quality?
If you skimp on quality, it will cost you in the long run. Make sure the make and model of the metal-cutting machine you buy is made to last.
Read reviews, watch videos, ask the experts, ask your network, see how and where it’s made—do your research before purchasing.
4. Is it future-proof?
Will the machine keep up with your growth? Purchasing metalworking machinery that will last decades can be tricky: you don’t want to outgrow your machine in a year, but you also don’t want to overpay for features you will never use.
Be sensible about it. Buy a machine with a capacity that is reasonable for your business or workshop.
5. Can you trust the manufacturer?
When investing in metalworking machinery, it's crucial to choose a reputable manufacturer. Choose one that is known for providing reliable and durable products that deliver optimal performance.
Go for trusted industrial brands like ITM, Holemaker, MACC Machinery, Darex, Drillmate and Multitool.
6. Does it come with after-sales service?
You want minimal downtime from your metalworking machinery. Make sure the machine you buy is easily serviced, with repairs done in-house and a network of service agents Australia-wide.
By asking these 6 questions, you’ll be better equipped to invest in quality machinery that will not only improve your productivity but will also provide long-lasting value for your business.
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