First, let's talk about ordinary pipe bending machines for sheet metal processing manufacturers, which we usually call non-CNC pipe bending machines. Generally speaking, machine tool manufacturers can produce various CNC bending machines, but the quality of ordinary machine tools best represents whether a company has originality.
1. Market Share of the Equipment. In the internet age, when you need a product, many manufacturers will try to sell you their products, constantly praising themselves and belittling others. But is this convincing? Currently, the most convincing thing is market share. In your industry, you can basically know which machine is more popular, which machine is easier to use, and which machine is generally not good at working. User reputation is very important because they are at the forefront and are the most direct consumers of the product. You must listen to them.
2. Company Size. This directly affects after-sales service. You can't expect a small or medium-sized enterprise with only a dozen employees to provide you with timely after-sales service. A formal, healthy company with a clear division of labor can provide you with reliable products. How to measure the size of a company? Generally, I suggest customers directly ask: Is the company formal? Whether production is busy is immediately apparent.
The above two points are generally unrelated to the machine itself. Next, we will discuss the machine's quality. How can we compare machines when we are not very familiar with them?
First, the machine's size and weight. The main consumable material for this machine is steel. Compared to lighter machines, those with larger size and lighter weight usually have greater advantages and better quality.
Second, precision. Sheet metal processing manufacturers should understand the machine's precision by bringing their own workpieces to the machine factory for testing, but this is generally not possible. Factors affecting machine precision include the strength of the back cover, vertical plates, and molds. The back cover is still chain-driven, therefore lacking precision. The crossbeams are made of aluminum and look good. The plates deform after repeated collisions. There are also issues with the lead screw, guide rails, etc. Nowadays, reputable companies equip their machines with ball screws and linear guides. The strength of the vertical plate directly affects its thickness.
