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Frequently Asked Questions:

1 – Can I use a CNC Machine for my manufacturing process? 

Answer: A study and discussion with one of our people will help you make a decision. 

2 – Can I fit a larger Machine into my manufacturing facility?

Answer:  In many cases machines will not fit!  But, in some cases machines are special built to “fit” into a building or building opening area. 

3 – What is the cost of operating this piece of machinery, per year?

  Answer: We can tell you basic costs depending what machine, how many heads, needed through put, etc. 

4 – What are the “Other” up front costs of getting into the CNC operating business?

Answer:  Up Front costs are much the same for many machines.  Our representatives can offer you very close data on these and other costs. 

5 – How much experience/knowledge/education is needed to operate a CNC machine?

Answer:  These are attributes that always help the learning cycle of a CNC machine.  But, depending one what you are doing and what machine it is,  ramp up may be shorter than you think. 

6 – Do they make special CNC machines for my job?  It is different!

Answer:  We make special CNC machines for most every job you can imagine!  Our people can offer you thoughts, costs and justifications on these machines.  We have worked with many over the years. 

7 – Can I hire someone to help me justify the cost and payback of a CNC machine in my operation?

Answer:  Yes, in some instances we offer consulting services to our customers.  This often utilized in a heavy change situation or new business start ups. 

8 – Will someone help me with paper work relating to manufacturing justification with funding source, or other?

Answer:  Yes, We can respond as reasonably needed to help you justify your machine to your bank, yourself, your Board of Directors, etc.  

9 – How accurate is the machine?   What accuracy is needed?

Answer: Most CNC machines are very Accurate.  Sometimes the work being accomplished or how the work is being done may make a difference – but not often.  You have to tell our representative what demands are being made of the product up front.  We then can have the machine manufactured to your needs. 

10 – What size work tables do I need?  How many?

Answer:  Time studies and justification number will tell us a lot about the machine size and number of tables.  Tables more often are governed by the size of the raw material or work coming off the table. 

11 – What about the work envelope?  How large?

Answer: This depends on the size of the work to be performed and the size/s of the original  material to be utilized.  Different machines require much larger stroke envelopes. Let us work with you to help decide.   

12 – How many Axes do I need to make this machine do what I want it to do?

Answer:  Let our sales representative work with you on this.  Sometimes a small machine will work but a larger more complicated machine will give a much quicker pay back to the customer.  

13 – How long will it take to get a new CNC machine installed in my Plant?

Answer:  This depends on the type of machine, the time of year the machine is ordered and the size and weight of the machine itself.   But normally about 120 days.