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"Like a lathe without a tailstock...never get's centered."

"That guy is like a bore gauge.  Alway around, but never measures up."

"That's like running a 1/2" drill through a 1/2" hole. The drill may have apoint, but the act is pointless."

-Fool For Tools

 If you have experience buying or selling machinery and equipment, we are looking for you!

Partnerships can provide businesses with access to new markets and customers. By collaborating with other experts, businesses can leverage their networks to expand their reach, and tap into new opportunities.

When it comes to determining the value of industrial machinery and equipment, having experience in buying and selling machines is a valuable asset.

Hot off the presses, and in time for the heat of summer - here is your AMEA Newsletter.

I get, and have to ask the following question a lot.  Does this has machine have a 2-speed gearbox?  This video will show you how to tell if a Haas VF CNC Machine has an operational 2-speed gearbox.  Enjoy.

From the 1990's thru 2006 - Haas Controls were the 32 Bit Processor Type - Here is how to find the hours on that control.

Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of shipping damage to industrial equipment and manufacturing tools. 

Please take this oportunity to share your experiences with delays in the availability of new machinery.  How long have you had to wait for new machines?  Which brands and types are available quickly? Which are not? We want to hear your story. 

The story of MachinesUsed.com is one of ingenuity, initiative, and plain old hard work. Founded in 2003 as the used machine tool division of Productivity Inc., MachinesUsed.com has grown from a small operation run by one man at a single desk to a full team of industry specialists with 100+ years of experience, operating out ...

A well-trained equipment appraiser will often go the extra mile and make a phone call to the manufacturer of the CNC machine. It's a professional practice that may avoid a costly mistake. It's especially important when there are multiple serial-number and manufacture-date tags on the same machine. 

Used CNC machines can be repaired and resold. Mechanical issues with machining equipment don't have to be a death sentence. If industrial machines have enough value, they can be repaired and resold -- not scrapped. That's better for the environment and the economy.

Welcome the AMEA’s Newest Member, and First Member of the NEW Professional Member AMEA Designation!
Mike Clark, President of the Book and Data Ref Online recently joined the Association of Machinery & Equipment Appraisers as our first Professional Member.  The Professional Member designation is for those who would like to be members of the AMEA, but are not in the business of performing appraisals.  This is a great New Opportunity for people who provide services to, utilize, or work with AMEA Appraisers!

Here's a video showing how to find the Hours on a Machine with a Fanuc Control

Here is the 2021 Spring AMEA Newsletter

Here's a video to help you find the actual Hour Screen on a Haas Control with Coldfire Processor

Happy New Year, Welcome 2020 – A New Decade! What could this mean for Equipment Values? 

Believe it or not, this is my 4th New Decade in the Industry.  I started my journey in the Used Industrial Equipment business in the late 80’s, so I have seen the decade turn 4 times now.  It seems ...