Buying Machine or Cutting Press?

Top 10 Purchasing Tips

Machine Purchasing Checklist 

   1. Selecting New or Used or Refurbished Press

•    Consider needs and risk, Freeman SCHWABE can help you decide

   2. Production Output

• Ideal selection will meet maximum production with minimum running costs, within budget price range

   3. Manufacturing Space / Footprint

• Check total operating space size for machine and any accessories vs available space in production area

   4. Financial Stability of Supplier

• Check the financial background of each potential supplier

   5. Competitive Price 

• Compare machines prices and similar features, and most important compare overall quality and total value

   6. Complexity of Machine / Equipment

• Make sure current / future personnel can operate machine without expensive training or unique skills. 

• Is training provided?

• Is there a machine manual and schematics available?

  7. Warranty 

• Check Guaranteed Warranty and all items included and time period

  8. Maintenance Support

• Is follow up support included, is low cost remote diagnostics available ?

  9. Installation of Machine or Press

• Is installation provided within price, how complicated is installation?

10. Testimonials / Customer Feedback

• Ask for references so you can speak to the potential supplier’s customers

SCHWABE USA provides a Total Value Solution to our customers manufacturing operation:

• supplying efficient top quality die cutting presses and systems 

• machines are made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA therefore built stronger to last longer

• smart pricing based on your specific application needs

• innovative and simple design, minimizing downtime & maintenance / service

• design build from range of standard presses (cutting, embossing, heat seal, mold trim) and options

Smart buyers assess the total cost and value of machinery purchase i.e.

• Machine: cost, compliance, delivery, installation etc

• Lifecycle: life of the active press, maintenance, operating costs etc

• Operations: reliability, availability, support / back-up etc

Contact sales@freemanschwabe.com