evilblackdog
Plastic
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2014
- Location
- SD, USA
In 2020 I spent $72,000 just for laser time (not material) and so far this year my gross sales are up 75%. I'm still running the financials to make sure it all makes sense but I'd like to get some more info on purchasing industrial equipment like this.
1. Should I purchase new or used? I typically only cut 5-10 sheets of 1/4" - 1/2" material each week so I was thinking used.
2. Do you try to purchase used direct from the manufacturer or are there other reputable sites? Auction? I'm pretty technically inclined with a background in engineering but I don't need a new chore babysitting a machine that's always breaking down.
Any other input you may have is certainly welcome. I'm not in the general fabrication business, I make a product that I sell directly to consumers and dealers.
1. Should I purchase new or used? I typically only cut 5-10 sheets of 1/4" - 1/2" material each week so I was thinking used.
2. Do you try to purchase used direct from the manufacturer or are there other reputable sites? Auction? I'm pretty technically inclined with a background in engineering but I don't need a new chore babysitting a machine that's always breaking down.
Any other input you may have is certainly welcome. I'm not in the general fabrication business, I make a product that I sell directly to consumers and dealers.