Fuji CP6-4000

What machines have you worked with previously?

Depending on the programming software used, CP6 can be relativly easy to program.

CP6 has been a workhorse in the industry for a long time. One the process is set up, maintain the machines acording to the schedule and they will give you years of accuracy and speed. Yes, there are faster, yes, there are less expensive. BUT, this is another case of, "You get what you pay for". It's worth the extra capital for high vaolume, medium mix process. For a high volume, use both tables with identical set up (a little extra capital for feeders required) and with a good operator you will have nearly cease-less production. For high mix, use seperate tables. Set up one table while the other is running. Incorporate bar code reading, the rails can move automatically, change over tables and you're off and running.

Cons- can be very expensive in replacement parts IF and when it breaks down. If you don't maintain it acording to the schedule, don't even bother.

If you can't trust your operators to change feeders in a reasonable amount of time, the duplicate tables can lead to long down times. (Operator waits for both tables to be out of parts before refilling feeders)

If you like splicing, this is not the machine for you, it's just not possible.

Hope this helps.

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For the money I don't believe you could pick up a better machine. Especially if you are only planning to use it as a Chip Shooter. Buying 2nd hand I would strongly advise that you have the machine Health Checked prior to purchasing it. The machines are workhorses but the maintenance schedules should be adhered to. Spare parts are readily available, with most consumable items also available through 3rd party manufacturers. Programming etc is pretty straight forward.
Hope this helps, any more questions then feel free to mail me.

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