{"id":32857,"date":"2022-12-14T02:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T02:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=32857"},"modified":"2022-12-14T13:54:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T13:54:54","slug":"why-is-second-hand-cnc-machinery-a-good-business-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/project-management\/why-is-second-hand-cnc-machinery-a-good-business-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is second-hand CNC Machinery a good business investment?\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

With the right equipment, a business can grow and thrive, and CNC machinery provides ample opportunities to automate and accelerate production processes in operations of all sizes.<\/p>

While you could splash out on new gear, the used machinery market can also meet your procurement requirements, so let\u2019s look at why choosing a second-hand kit is often the best option.<\/p>

Costs are kept low<\/span><\/h2>

The primary reason to choose second-hand CNC products, like Revelation Machinery\u2019s Haas equipment options<\/a>, is that you can make significant savings compared with brand-new equivalents.<\/p>

Obviously, there are additional checks you\u2019ll need to make to ensure that the equipment is in an appropriate, usable condition and priced accordingly. But rather than being intimidated by the sky-high expense of CNC machinery, used models make it possible for businesses on a tighter budget to justify the investment.<\/p>

Variety is guaranteed<\/h2>

Whatever type of CNC gear you need, you will be able to find it on the used market, so there are no compromises when it comes to variety.<\/p>

You might be on the lookout for a router or a lathe. You might have a laser-cutting machine in your sights. Also, you might need a robotic welder or a press brake. Whatever the case, there are ample options across every conceivable category.<\/p>

Legacy equipment is on offer<\/h2>

Another intriguing point to make about second-hand CNC machinery is that it can satisfy buyers who are looking to order units and models that are no longer produced new by their manufacturers.<\/p>

This could be useful if you want a particular piece of equipment with a specification that has been discontinued, or even if you are trying to find spare parts for a machine you already own which has had the official support come to an end.<\/p>

Perhaps you simply have a need for legacy gear because it is what your team is familiar with, and you don\u2019t want to face additional costs for training in the use of newer replacements.<\/p>

Regardless of your motivations, the used machinery market will be able to match them and keep you satisfied.<\/p>

Updates are available<\/h2>

You might assume that by selecting second-hand gear, you are having to make sacrifices in terms of the features they provide and the functions they can fulfill.<\/p>

While some older equipment will be stuck in a bygone era from this perspective, other more recent models will be able to undergo updates and adaptations that can bring them up to speed with their newer counterparts.<\/p>

Obviously, you will need to do your research and consider your needs and budget<\/a> in this context, but if you can find a machine that is used but ready to be augmented, then this will clearly be a big selling point to bear in mind.<\/p>

Access is instantaneous<\/h2>

With the recent disruption to supply chains<\/a>, all sorts of brand-new CNC equipment have been delayed and made more expensive as well. This means that even if you do have the budget to buy new, you might have to wait for months to take delivery of the machinery you order, which will limit your ability to leverage it in your operations in the short term.<\/p>

Conversely, with the choice of a used machine, you can arrange for delivery as soon as you agree on a sale price, and ideally, have it installed and up and running in a few days if all goes smoothly.<\/p>

This kind of immediacy will mean that you are not left twiddling your thumbs when you are ready to pull the trigger on a machinery purchase, and your business will feel the benefits in a flash.<\/p>

Productivity will improve<\/h2>

In the case that you are moving from a process that has less automation and more manual machining aspects, then embracing CNC equipment will inevitably result in a spike in productivity.<\/p>

This will let you meet the growing demand for your output, and also enable you to tackle more complex and innovative projects without this involving a lot of additional admin and planning.<\/p>

Ultimately, CNC equipment of all kinds is a good investment, and second-hand models make even more sense for ambitious businesses.<\/p>","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the right equipment, a business can grow and thrive, and CNC machinery provides ample opportunities to 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