We often encounter such a situation in the field: the customer called, the voice with anxious, "the machine stopped, the production is stuck, immediately to delivery, can you help me find a piece, regardless of the new or old, first let it run up and then”. This type of scene, decide whether to go on the new parts, or directly with the second-hand parts, it becomes a very realistic choice.
Don't look at just one part, the wrong choice may affect not only maintenance costs, but also bring longer downtime. Workshop stop an hour, may mean tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of losses. We have seen some customers because of the cheap, casually buy the used parts have not been tested, the results installed less than two days and reported errors, not only did not save money, but also delayed the delivery date.
So whether you buy new or used parts, the core is a word: stable. It's really cost-effective if you can keep the machine running stably.
When Is It More Appropriate to Use New Fanuc Spare Parts?
The benefits of new parts go without saying, just out of the factory, long life, high reliability, but also with the original factory warranty. We have some customers, the machine tool is 24 hours non-stop, 365 days a year are running, this kind of occasion with new parts to rest assured. For example, a factory doing mold, their spindle motor problems, taking into account the processing precision requirements are particularly high, and finally chose a new Fanuc original motor. Although the price is not low, but after the replacement, they do not have to worry about further problems delayed mass production.
The shortcomings of new parts are also very realistic: expensive, and sometimes long delivery time. Especially for some popular models, the waiting time can be longer than the time it takes to repair the machine.
What About Used Fanuc Spare Parts?
Used parts are also chosen by many customers. Its biggest advantage is: fast and cheap.
For example, we once helped a factory find a used Fanuc servo amplifier. Because the new parts have to wait for two weeks, they can not afford to wait for the machine, can only use the second-hand parts on top. After we tested and cleaned it up and sent it over, the machine was restored on the same day, and the production line was not delayed for too long. When the new parts arrived later, they replaced them and kept the used parts as a backup.
Of course, used parts are not perfect. The life span of used parts is generally shorter than that of new parts, and if the supplier is unreliable and sells them without testing, then the risk is great. We've seen some customers who bought unreliable used parts on the cheap, and found that the internal burn marks were serious before they were installed, which is equivalent to spending money for nothing.
We Share Our Experience
Many customers ask us: "Do you think I should buy a new one or a used one?”
In fact, the answer is not one-size-fits-all, but depends on a few key points:
* The importance of the equipment: key equipment, high precision requirements of the process, it is recommended to use new parts; general process or spare machine, you can consider the second-hand parts.
* Budget: sufficient funds of course prioritize new parts, if the budget is limited, used parts is a practical choice.
* Degree of urgency: the machine is waiting for the start of work, used parts can often be faster to get the goods.
* Whether the supplier is reliable: this is particularly important. Used parts must be tested and guaranteed, otherwise the risk is too great.
At Songwei, we offer both new and used parts. New parts are sourced from the original manufacturer, while used parts are tested and repaired one by one before being sent to the customer to ensure that they are ready to use. For us, it is more important to help customers to "save” their machines as soon as possible than to sell a new or used part.
Write in the End
Choose new or used Fanuc spare parts, there is no single correct answer. New parts are suitable for customers who are looking for long life and stability, while used parts are suitable for those with limited budgets, time constraints or older equipment models.
Our advice at
Songwei is: first define your needs, then decide how to choose. If you still can't decide, feel free to contact us. We will help you find the most suitable solution according to your machine model, usage scenario and budget.
