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Reliability, precision, or budget?

Why not all of these things?

Do you want a reliable, precise, or cost-effective press brake? Why not all of these things?

Buying a piece of machinery is always a bet. As a matter of fact, the best thing a machine tool can do is to pay for itself. We are talking about the well-known "Return of investment", that any entrepreneur or buyer takes into high consideration. Over its usable lifespan, its cost must be lower than the profit we get by using it.

One would think that the cheapest machine is the best option, isn't it? Yes, apparently. In practice, we are leaving two important factors out of our analysis.

The first is the quality of the production that your machine carries out. If you have 100 pieces in input, and you only get 80 compliant pieces in output, things are not quite the same. Those 20 pieces mean wasted materials, more work hours, disposal expenses, storage space, and many not-so-hidden costs. In other words the break-even point, i.e. the moment when your machine tool has produced as much wealth as its cost, gets pushed farther away. Return-on-investment time becomes longer.

Also operating costs increase, like electric power and consumables. If you need 20% more time to make 100 finished pieces, you will have used 20% more power and your tools will be 20% more worn out than needed. Moreover, the quality of your product can never be higher than the precision your machine is able to offer. It all depends on the standards you set, and the customer you are targeting. The usual equation is: the higher your quality, the higher your margins. The opposite also applies.

The second factor is the much dreaded machine stop. Every hour during which your machine is not working costs double, because the operator is not working, too. In addition, you have to sum all the losses due to the subsequent production phases that remain idle, waiting for semi-finished products. Obviously, the best thing would be a machine that never breaks. In real world failures happen, and the only way to protect yourself would be buying a reliable product, that generally guarantees a higher manufacturing quality.

Everyone knows that luck is blind, but bad luck sees very well, and therefore failures always happen right before deadlines. At the best moment, the machine stops and every attempt at getting it on again is useless. What do you do? Of course, you call the manufacturer. If you're lucky, its Service answers promptly and the problem is solved remotely, over the phone or via remote connection. If we're less than lucky, a technician will have to intervene. You want it done by yesterday, the manufacturer takes its time, and meanwhile semi-finished products pile up.

You now find yourself at a fork in the road: in one direction a cheaper machine, that requires a smaller investment and that's able to pay for itself faster. On the other direction, there's the need for higher precision and reliability that allows for better quality items and without the risk of bad surprises. How do you get out of this blind alley?

If you are looking for a tough and simple press brake, Gasparini X-Press Easy is the answer. It's the ideal machine for the most common processes without forgoing Italian manufacturing and high-quality components.

The new X-Press Easy is designed and produced in Italy, from the same people and with the same machines used to produce the X-Press, the high-end machine from which the Easy is derived. A 4-year warranty highlights the extreme reliability of this press brake, along with priority tech service and remote assistance.

The combination of precision and reliability results in better quality, less machine stops, and eventually higher margins for your company. X-Press Easy might be the new kid on the block, but it has what it takes to win over those who want a fast return on investment without lowering production quality. Because, as a wise man once said, "the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools".

Discover more on easy.gasparini.it or call +39 0422 835800

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