3 WAYS TO CUT COSTS, NOT QUALITY In tough economic times, cost containment and value are the top priorities for any business. In the industrial sector, where machinery and tools are in need of regular replacement, the desire to reign in costs must also be tempered by the need for quality, reliability and durability. But how do you cut costs without sacrificing your productivity? There are three areas to cut business expenses, and each has its own set of criteria when looking to trim capital costs: Tip 1: Higher-quality cutting tools with longer tool lives provide a lower cost per cut. A fixed budget often means that those responsible for band saw blade purchases begin to look at low-cost alternatives to cut per-unit cost and remain within budgetary parameters. Unfortunately, this method of cost cutting often ends up with a higher price tag in the long run. Cheaper blades often offer inferior quality and blade life, resulting in more frequent replacement and more problems with quality that require additional time and create more cost. Rather than lowering per-unit costs, the most efficient way to lower business costs and improve profitability is the less frequent purchase of replacement products, especially in the case of saw blades.  Products with a lower sticker price may seem like the obvious choice for cost savings, but when all things are considered, they are not the magical solution: they don’t last as long, don’t work as effectively, and require more frequent replacement.  Tip 2: Using the right machine for your requirements leads to an increase in productivity. Cutting machinery comes in a vast array of sizes, specifications and prices – do you know which machine suits your needs?  Understanding the materials to be processed by the machine and the performance requirements of the machine itself will lead to the correct product purchase.  Even the best blades available won’t live up to their full potential if they are used on inappropriate machinery, while even the most powerful machine won’t be productive if it isn’t being used in the manner for which it was intended.    However the cutting of materials itself is not the only area where efficiency can be increased and costs can be saved. The storage and material handling before and after the cutting process often has much room for improvement. Fully automatic storage and retrieval systems not only save expensive floor space, but they also improve material flow, inventory control and work safety. They will streamline internal processes, simplify material access and cut down the inefficient use of time in your facility resulting in further cost savings. Tip 3: Machines and blades kept in peak condition perform better, for longer. All machines require service to stay in top condition and provide the most productivity.  Preventative maintenance procedures are vital to ensuring that equipment not only keeps running, but that problems are identified and corrected before they become dangerous or costly.  Quick access to service technicians will ensure that your downtime is minimal when you do encounter problems, and also help keep your investment working for you.  When preventative maintenance decreases overall downtime, man power is often saved in areas including emergency maintenance, machinery repair and blade changes, which in turn increases a user’s ability to work faster and more consistently.  The team at TecSaw understands the need for extreme performance and is committed to providing the best products on the market and the value-added services that maximize every dollar. With repair and maintenance programs, 24-hour service and just-in-time delivery, TecSaw is the home of extreme performance. 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