| I am interested in hearing about people's experiences with buying used pick and place and stencil printing equipment. For example, was the cost saving worth the experience, was technical support available before and after the sale, did you deal direct with the manufacturer or thru a broker, any other comments you care to relate? Thanks in advance for all help. | Bob Bob, Purchasing used equipment has both it's risks and it's rewards. You can save substantial amounts of money with used equipment, but you can have problems if you approach it blindly. My advice: 1. Check out the equipment. It should be powered up, and demonstrated to OEM specifications. 2. Negotiate a warrantee. This implies that the company selling the equipment has the where-with-all to stand behind the warrantee that is agreed upon. 3. If it is the first piece of the particular type/mfg. of equipment in your factory, you will want to sign up for a maintenance/programming class(es) from the OEM. This frequently helps prevent problems, and establishes good communications with the OEM, prior to requiring any "emergency support" for a piece of equipment that they did not sell. Good Luck, Dana Wentworth VP Operations Comdisco Electronics Assembly Group www.comdisco.com
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