Cara Memilih Press Brake Bekas yang Andal: Panduan Ahli

Saat membeli press brake baru atau press brake yang baru untuk Anda press brake bekas berkualitas dapat menjadi opsi yang bagus. Dengan biaya investasi yang jauh lebih rendah press brake bekas yang dipelihara dengan baik dapat menangani bagian Anda sama akurat dan cepat seperti yang baru. Namun press brake yang tidak dipelihara dengan baik dapat mengakibatkan Anda waktu henti dan biaya pemeliharaan sehingga pada akhirnya lebih mahal daripada jika Anda membeli yang baru. Untuk membuat pembelian yang terdidik dan terinformasi ada 5 pertanyaan yang harus Anda selesaikan sebelum mencari press brake bekas untuk dijual. Meskipun sebagian besar detail penting perlu dilakukan di depan mesin Anda dapat melakukan beberapa due diligence sebelum bepergian untuk memeriksa press brake bekas pilihan Anda. 

1. Kondisi - Setelah Anda memulai pencarian press brake bekas Anda akan perlu memeriksa kondisi item spesifik pada press brake untuk menghindari membayar biaya perbaikan yang mahal dan waktu henti yang mahal sementara di lantai bengkel Anda. Periksa item berikut dengan menyeluruh:
   Ram & Bed - Periksa Ram dan Bed press brake bekas Anda untuk tanda-tanda kerusakan termasuk deformasi goresan atau kerusakan lainnya
   Tool Holders - Kedua Ram dan Bed press brake memiliki area tertentu untuk memasang tooling dan banyak press brake memiliki “tool holders” yang dapat dilepas dari ram atas. Periksa ini secara individual untuk tanda-tanda deformasi goresan atau kerusakan yang sama.  Juga CATAT jenis tooling yang dirancang untuk mesin Amerika Eropa New Standard dll dll karena jika Anda berniat menggunakan tooling yang ada di bengkel Anda pada press brake baru Anda itu harus kompatibel dengan tooling yang Anda gunakan saat ini.
   Cylinders & Hydraulic System - Periksa silinder untuk kebocoran berlebihan dan goresan pada dinding silinder.ON most press brakes down acting types the cylinders are located on the front of the machine at the upper right and left of the ram. Excessive leaking on a press brake cylinder could be sim[ply a cylinder seal adjustment repacking or a costly rebuild. The hydraulic system in general should be inspected for cleanliness and leaks throughout the system.
2. Control - Periksa kecerahan layar jika dilengkapi. A CRT screen on a press brake control although dated can still provide years of service and may even be upgradeable to the latest LCD technology. Check with the press brake manufacturer about support for this control Generally you will find the more generic the control i.e. Delem and Cybelec Controllers the longer the support in parts and service is available. Whereas OEM built machine specific controls such as the Accurpress ETS 3000 or Cincinnati Form-Master Control may only have a few years of serviceability before obsolescence as there are far fewer of these controls made and components are constantly being updated for cheaper and more reliable alternatives.
3. Tooling if provided - If tooling is being included with your used press brake purchase inspect it thoroughly for your intended use AND wear and tear. It is very common for tooling to be dented deformed cracked and simply worn out. Although this tooling may be included at no charge with your press brake you may find that it will cost you significantly in scrapped parts if you try to use it.
4. Age - Although a quality used press brake that has been well maintained can last for many years we see available support becoming more difficult to get from the manufacturer especially where it is related to controls and back gages. If your used press brake is a simple manually operated mechanical or hydraulic machine without a CNC controller its life can be well beyond 50 years from the date of manufacture however CNC controlled press brake machines older than 20 years are likely to be very difficult to find parts and service for.
5. Safety - Ensure your used press brake option will meet the safety requirements of your shop and OSHA regulations. While it's not uncommon to have to add safety components remember your still paying far less than new such as light curtains fencing safety mats and the like it should be calculated into your purchase decision ahead of time.

A quality used press brake can be a very smart business decision and provide years of accurate service saving a shop tens of thousands of dollars that can be used towards upgrading other areas in the shop or buying the tonnage press brake you really want. Knowing WHAT to buy is easy knowing HOW to buy it is the difficulty and that's where we at Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales, Inc. can assist you. Our sales staff are experts in bending and forming technologies and can assist you in selecting the right press brake for your needs AND budget. Call us today at 813-444-4555 or on the web at www.southernfabsales.com  We also can provide you with all the tools you need to help make that used press brake the right decision at the right time. Like our Press Brake Inspection Checklist and our Used Machinery Buyers Guide.