The demographic for used woodworking equipment includes hobbyist woodworkers and small woodshops, but it also includes woodworking factories. While large outfits normally have more spending power than small ones, the perception that the production floors of big companies only feature the latest CNC woodworking machines is out of step with the current economy. Today, a profitable factory is as likely to buy a used CNC router for sale as a part-time cabinetmaker who works at home.
When manufacturers look for ways to cut costs, they inspect at least three business areas: the shipping process, payroll, and the equipment budget. Making a hasty decision to reduce funding for any area could trigger problems. The delivery time of freight could be compromised; understaffing could lead to production deficiencies if production demand spikes, and buying undependable hardware could halt production if a breakdown occurs. So, which area is riper for cost cutting than it is for the potential consequences of cutting costs?
The answer could be different for every company, but most companies experience no significant problems from decreasing the equipment budget and purchasing pre-owned machinery. Below are four reasons why:
Pre-owned industrial equipment can last a lifetime
Look for an industrial grade, used CNC router for sale on the Internet, and you will find models that range in age from a few months to thirty-plus years. Industrial CNC machines hit the market in the 1970s, and many were made so well they are still in use today. As long as the hardware has been maintained, a pre-owned, industrial CNC router can serve its new owner for decades – the same period of service one expects from new equipment.
Aged equipment is still serviced by today’s technicians
If a company does not staff maintenance technicians, it will outsource the care of its equipment to a third party. Due to its long lifespan, most aged CNC equipment is still serviced by today’s new technicians. If a company opts for pre-owned CNC woodworking machines, it should have no trouble servicing them.
Reconditioned equipment is as good as new equipment
Many sellers of pre-owned equipment – RT Machine being one – recondition equipment before placing it on the selling block. To clarify the term, reconditioning consists of thoroughly cleaning hardware and replacing any parts that could compromise its operation. The equipment becomes as good as new from the inside out.
Equipment is easy to replace
Even if a piece of equipment fails to work out, getting a new one is easier than replacing human resources or implementing a new carrier agreement. Logically, it makes more sense to save money by buying pre-owned hardware than reducing payroll or looking for new shipping arrangements.
Finding Quality Equipment
Used CNC woodworking machines are not only for small woodshops and for hobbyists. Large companies need them, too. RT Machine supplies quality pre-owned equipment to all levels of woodworkers. Whether you need a used CNC router for sale or another piece of equipment, we will find it with our equipment locator service if we do not have it in stock. For help locating quality equipment, call us today.
