Getting A Good Deal on Industrial Press Brakes

The cost of buying a new industrial press brake is very expensive and you need a lot of capital for your business to purchase one. Since it is not easy to buy a new one without shelling a good amount of money, there are great ways to get a deal with this type of machine believe it or not. Here are some tips you can follow.

Buy One on an Auction Site

Many people or business owners never considered this option but there are several online auction sites that offer industrial press brakes. Since the price starts pretty reasonable and is only driven up when many people bid on it, there’s a chance that you can get one for far less than you would if you purchased one at the regular price.

Consider Used Equipment

Used equipment are also perfect if you don’t have the budget to buy a new machine. It can be good as new as long as it is maintained properly and think of it as an advantage on your financial standpoint. There are plenty of used machine are still in great shape and looking at a few to see if they can fit your needs is a great start.

Get an Older Model

Business owners are always rushing to get the newest models on the market but sometimes the older models are just as good. Sometimes the changes are so subtle that they barely make a difference when it comes to performance. If you see something that you like, wait until it is older then go make a purchase. The price is more reasonable by that time.

As you were told earlier, it is quite possible to get a good deal when you are in the market for this equipment. It is not always necessary to spend a bundle to get what you need.

Safety Measures when Using Metal Working Fluids

When cutting different types of metal, we use coolants to help eliminate heat that is caused by friction. Also, metal working fluids helps lubricate metal working machines for optimal working process. But, working with coolants is also known to be dangerous and can cause injuries if not handled properly. With Knowledge and awareness we can prevent hazards when using Metal Working Fluids.  Here are some safety measures you should remember.

·         Make sure to check the manual and have proper training provided by your employer on the safety system of work especially when working with metalworking fluids.

·         Don’t forget to use splashguards if provided to control any splashes or mist.

·         Minimize the mist production if possible as well as vapor through volume control and delivery rate of the fluid to the cutting edge of the tool.

·         Ventilation is important for any enclosures to help remove or control the mist coming out of the machine.

·         You should allow some time delay before you open the doors on these machine enclosures to make sure that all the vapors have settled or removed by the ventilation. Do not rush right away and leave it some time.

·          Make sure to report any damages or breaks on the splash guards. Same goes for broken ventilation hoods and control equipment. 

·          For improvement on the ventilation, open workroom doors and windows for natural ventilation to occur.

·         Avoid the use of compresses air when you remove any excess metalworking fluids machine parts or equipment.

Protecting Your Skin

·         Minimize contact with any wet surfaces.

·          Never put your unprotected hands in fluid sumps or coolants and also do not use any oily rags to wipe them clean.

·         Always wear suitable protection gear when needed.

·         Be sure to not contaminate the insides of your protective gears like your gloves with these metalworking fluids.

·         Always keep your hands clean. Pre-work creams help in removing any contaminants later. Do not assume that they serve as gloves as they do not effective in protecting your hands, but they help in keeping the natural moisture content of your skin after you wash your hands.

·          For any cuts or abrasions, be sure to cover them with waterproof dressings.

·          Make sure to regularly wash with soap and water when removing any contaminants from your skin. Do not use any abrasive or powerful solvent cleaners as they would only irritate your skin.

Bench Top Bandsaws

What are benchtop bandsaws? They are the smallest of the power tools and it can be mounted on a work table, a cabinet, a stand or on your shop-made stand. These benchtop bandsaws are lightweight with a wheel diameter of 8” to 12”. However, these bandsaws are made for moderate to small projects. You can have these kinds of bandsaws for small workshops.

The main feature for this type of bandsaw is that the motor is mounted directly to the unit and there’s no belt system under the table and with its lightweight and small size, there are no exceptions like the 12” jet and 14” shop fox.

For years, the bench top bandsaws we’re made with the three wheel design but these models are now phased out. The thing about the three-wheel saw, it offers the widest throat in the least amount of space, but the only drawback was its design such as:

·         Alignment of Wheel

·         Tracking of blades

·         And for some, Premature Blade wear

Here are some of the Bench-Top Bandsaw recommend:

1.       Craftsman BAS230 9-inch Band Saw

2.       Ryobi BS903 9-inch Band Saw

3.       Skil 3386 9-inch Band Saw

4.       Central Machinery 96980 9-inch Band Saw

5.       RIKON 10-305 10-inch Band Saw

6.       Craftsman 21400 10-inch Band Saw

7.       Proxxon MBS/E Band Saw

8.       JET JWBS-10OS 10-inch Band Saw

These types of bench-top bandsaws have their own unique features on different types of work you need them for. Also, some of you may decide not just based on the type of work but also the price of the bandsaw. As years goes by, efficiency will also decrease and as an owner, one must know how to maintain now only the bandsaw but also the bandsaw blade. Visit us at www.capitalmachiner.com.au for more information and tips about these machinery.