Machine & Equipment Inventory — Complete Guide
Source: MD/Equipment_List.md (from JMS Inputs/Equipment List.xlsx)
Seller's Total Replacement Value: ~$1,196,250
Total Equipment Count: 70+ pieces across 12 categories
How to Read This Page
For each machine you'll find:
- What it is — plain English explanation of what this machine does and why a shop needs it
- What it's worth — seller's estimated replacement value, estimated new cost, and current used market value
- How long it lasts — typical useful life for that type of equipment
- Condition flags — ⚠️ items that may need attention or replacement soon
CNC Mills
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) mills are the primary revenue-generating machines in a machine shop. They use rotating cutting tools to remove material from metal blocks, guided by computer programs. Think of them as robot-controlled precision carving machines. They make most of the parts LANL orders.
Haas VF-2SSYT (2020) ⭐ Primary Workhorse
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| What it does |
Vertical CNC mill — the "SS" means Super Speed (12,000 RPM spindle) and "YT" means extended Y-axis travel. This is a fast, precise, versatile machine that can handle most small-to-medium parts. It's the shop's newest and likely most-used CNC mill. |
| Work envelope |
30" x 20" x 25" (how big a part it can machine) |
| Year / Age |
2020 / 5 years old |
| Seller's value |
$95,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$120,000–$135,000 (Haas factory direct) |
| Used market (2020 model) |
$80,000–$100,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years with proper maintenance |
| Condition |
🟢 Modern, well within useful life. This is a solid asset. |
Haas VF-4SS (2003)
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| What it does |
Vertical CNC mill, Super Speed variant. Larger work envelope than the VF-2. Used for medium-sized parts that need fast material removal. The "SS" designation means it has a faster spindle (12,000 RPM) than the standard VF-4. |
| Work envelope |
50" x 20" x 25" |
| Year / Age |
2003 / 22 years old |
| Seller's value |
$40,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$130,000–$145,000 (current VF-4SS equivalent) |
| Used market (2003 model) |
$30,000–$50,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (approaching end of typical life, but Haas machines often run 25+ with spindle rebuilds) |
| Condition |
🟡 Aging but functional. May need spindle rebuild ($5–10K) in the next few years. |
Haas VF-5/40 (1998)
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| What it does |
Large vertical CNC mill. The "/40" refers to a 40-taper spindle (standard industrial size). The VF-5 has one of the larger work envelopes in the Haas lineup — it can handle big parts that won't fit in the smaller mills. |
| Work envelope |
50" x 26" x 30" |
| Year / Age |
1998 / 27 years old |
| Seller's value |
$50,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$140,000–$155,000 |
| Used market (1998 model) |
$25,000–$45,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (past typical life) |
| Condition |
⚠️ 27 years old. Spindle rebuild likely needed or already done. Ask seller (Question #30c). Still usable but expect maintenance costs. |
Haas VF-10 (1998)
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| What it does |
The biggest Haas vertical mill in the shop. The VF-10 has a massive 120" (10 feet!) X-axis travel. This is for machining very long parts — think long shafts, rails, or large glovebox frames for LANL. Not many shops have a machine this big. |
| Work envelope |
120" x 32" x 32" |
| Year / Age |
1998 / 27 years old |
| Seller's value |
$69,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$200,000+ (large-format CNC mills are expensive) |
| Used market (1998 model) |
$40,000–$70,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (past typical life, but large machines often last longer) |
| Condition |
⚠️ Same age concern as VF-5. The 10-foot travel makes this hard to replace cheaply. If it runs, it's very valuable for the big LANL work. |
Union B130 Horizontal Boring Mill (1991) ⭐ Specialty Machine
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| What it does |
This is a completely different beast from the Haas mills. A horizontal boring mill (HBM) has a horizontal spindle and is designed for machining very large, heavy workpieces from multiple angles. The "5-axis" capability means it can rotate the part and tilt the cutting head to machine complex geometries in a single setup. This is the machine that handles the biggest, most complex LANL jobs — large vacuum chambers, glovebox frames, heavy structural components. |
| Work envelope |
108" x 99" x 91" (enormous — can machine parts nearly 9 feet in each direction) |
| Control |
Heidenhain TNC 355 — this is a German-made CNC control. High quality but the TNC 355 is an older model. If it dies, options are: (a) find a used replacement unit ($10-20K, hard to find), or (b) retrofit with a modern control ($30-50K+). |
| Year / Age |
1991 / 34 years old (purchased 1994) |
| Seller's value |
$85,000–$200,000 (wide range reflects uncertainty) |
| New cost (2026) |
$500,000–$1,500,000+ (new HBMs are extremely expensive) |
| Used market |
$80,000–$250,000 depending on condition |
| Typical useful life |
25–40 years (HBMs are built like tanks) |
| Condition |
⚠️ The control is the risk, not the machine. Union boring mills are legendary for durability. The iron and mechanical components can last 50+ years. But the TNC 355 control is the weak link. Ask seller how often this runs and any control issues (Question #30b). |
Mori Seiki MV-JR (1986)
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| What it does |
Small vertical machining center with 30-tool automatic tool changer. Mori Seiki (now DMG Mori) is a premium Japanese brand. The "JR" designation means it's a compact model. With a Fanuc 10M control, this is an older but reliable setup. |
| Work envelope |
20" x 16" x 20" |
| Year / Age |
1986 / 39 years old |
| Seller's value |
$10,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
N/A — model discontinued decades ago. Modern equivalent (DMG Mori) would be $150,000+ |
| Used market |
$5,000–$15,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (well past) |
| Condition |
🔴 Effectively a backup machine. Fanuc 10M control parts are scarce. If it breaks, it's not economical to repair. Value is in running it until it stops. |
Bridgeport EZ Track Knee Mill
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| What it does |
A "knee mill" is the classic manual milling machine, but the EZ Track adds a 2-axis CNC control (X and Y). This is used for simple operations, one-off setups, and quick jobs where setting up a full CNC would take longer than just running it manually. Every machine shop has at least one. |
| Work envelope |
35" x 12" |
| Seller's value |
$9,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
$25,000–$40,000 (new Bridgeport-style with CNC) |
| Typical useful life |
20–30 years |
| Condition |
🟢 These are simple, durable machines. |
4th Axis Rotary Attachments
These bolt onto the CNC mills to add a rotary axis — instead of just moving in X/Y/Z, the part can now rotate, enabling machining of round features, bolt patterns, and complex multi-sided parts in a single setup.
| Attachment |
Value |
New Cost |
Notes |
| Haas HRT 11" Rotary Table |
$4,000 |
$12,000–$15,000 |
General-purpose 4th axis |
| Haas Ha5c + tailstock |
$12,000 |
$20,000–$25,000 |
For small round parts (5C collet) |
| Haas HRT450 + tailstock |
$15,000 |
$25,000–$30,000 |
Large 450mm (17.7") rotary for bigger parts |
CNC Lathes
Lathes spin the workpiece while a cutting tool shapes it — the opposite of a mill. They're used for round/cylindrical parts: shafts, tubes, fittings, flanges, threaded components. If a part is round, it was probably made on a lathe.
Haas ST-35Y (2018) ⭐ Top Lathe
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| What it does |
This is a high-capability CNC lathe with Y-axis (can move the cutting tool side-to-side, not just in/out) and live tooling (rotating tools in the turret that can mill, drill, and tap). This means it can do both turning AND milling operations in a single setup — a part goes in raw and comes out nearly finished. The "35" means 35" max turning diameter — it can handle large parts. |
| Max turning diameter |
35" swing, large bore |
| Year / Age |
2018 / 7 years old |
| Seller's value |
$100,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$180,000–$210,000 |
| Used market (2018 model) |
$90,000–$120,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years |
| Condition |
🟢 Modern, well within useful life. This machine alone can handle a huge range of turned parts. |
Haas TL-2 (2008)
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| What it does |
A CNC toolroom lathe. The "TL" designation means it's designed for toolroom/prototype work — simpler than the ST-35Y but very versatile for one-off parts and small runs. 16" swing x 48" between centers means it handles medium-length parts. |
| Capacity |
16" swing x 48" length |
| Year / Age |
2008 / 17 years old |
| Seller's value |
$30,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$65,000–$75,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years |
| Condition |
🟡 Approaching end of typical life but these are simple, durable machines. |
Ameriseiki TC-1 (1996)
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| What it does |
Small CNC lathe for precision small-diameter parts. 12" swing x 12" length with 2" bore — this is for small, detailed components. Ameriseiki (now Ganesh) is a Taiwanese brand that makes reliable, affordable CNC lathes. |
| Year / Age |
1996 / 29 years old |
| Seller's value |
$25,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$60,000–$80,000 (modern equivalent) |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (past typical) |
| Condition |
🟡 Old but still functional for small work. |
Mori Seiki SL-25 (1987)
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| What it does |
CNC lathe from premium Japanese maker. 20" swing x 10" max turning x 20" between centers. Fanuc 10T control (same vintage as the MV-JR mill). |
| Year / Age |
1987 / 38 years old |
| Seller's value |
$19,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
N/A — discontinued. Modern DMG Mori equivalent: $200,000+ |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (well past) |
| Condition |
🔴 Same issue as the MV-JR — Fanuc 10T parts scarce. Backup machine. Run it till it stops. |
Wire EDM
EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) cuts metal using electrical sparks, not physical cutting tools. A thin wire (thinner than a hair) is charged with electricity and guided through the workpiece — the sparks erode the metal along the wire path. This produces extremely precise cuts in very hard materials that conventional cutting tools can't handle. Think of it as a CNC-controlled electric cheese wire that can cut hardened steel.
Makino U6 H.E.A.T (2019) ⭐ High-Value Asset
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| What it does |
A 5-axis wire EDM from Makino, a top-tier Japanese manufacturer. "H.E.A.T" stands for High Energy Applied Technology — it cuts faster than standard wire EDMs. The 5-axis capability means the wire can tilt, allowing tapered cuts and complex 3D shapes. This is a precision instrument — parts come off with surface finishes and tolerances that rival grinding. |
| Why it matters |
Many LANL parts require exotic materials (Inconel, titanium, hardened tool steels) that are difficult or impossible to machine conventionally. The wire EDM handles these without any cutting force on the part — critical for thin-walled components, precision slots, and complex internal shapes. |
| Year / Age |
2019 / 6 years old |
| Seller's value |
$150,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$350,000–$450,000 |
| Used market (2019 model) |
$150,000–$200,000 |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years |
| Condition |
🟢 Relatively new, high-value machine. Key maintenance item: wire threading system and power supply. Ask seller (Question #30e). |
Manual Mills
Manual mills are operated by hand (the machinist turns cranks to move the cutting tool). They're used for quick one-off operations, deburring, chamfering, and simple setups where CNC programming would be overkill. Every shop keeps a couple around.
| Machine |
Year |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
Life |
Condition |
What It's For |
| Vertex GS16F |
1998 |
$5,000 |
$15,000–$20,000 |
25–30 yrs |
🟢 Simple machine, long life |
General manual milling, quick ops |
| Supermax YCM 1½ VS |
1985 |
$6,500 |
$15,000–$20,000 |
25–30 yrs |
🟢 Old but these last forever |
Secondary manual mill |
Manual Lathes
Same as CNC lathes but operated by hand. Used for quick turning jobs, facing off blanks, threading, and operations where CNC setup time isn't justified. Also essential as backup if CNC lathes go down.
| Machine |
Year |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
Life |
Condition |
What It's For |
| Kent LA30120 |
2000 |
$15,000 |
$40,000–$55,000 |
25–30 yrs |
🟢 Workhorse |
Large manual lathe (28" swing x 120"), for big parts. 38" gap for oversized diameters. |
| Whacheon WL520 |
1989 |
$11,000 |
$30,000–$40,000 |
25–30 yrs |
🟡 Aging |
Gap bed lathe (20" x 60", 30" in gap). Solid Korean brand. |
| Monarch EE |
1952 |
$9,000 |
N/A |
Indefinite |
🟡 Antique |
American-made engine lathe (12.5" x 20"). Monarch lathes from this era are still prized for precision — they were built to aerospace tolerances. Probably the most accurate manual lathe in the shop. |
| H.E.S. Tracer Lathe |
1969 |
$5,000 |
N/A |
Indefinite |
🟡 Specialty |
Tracer lathes follow a template to reproduce a profile — used for making multiple copies of a contoured part without CNC. Niche use. |
| Clausing VS12 |
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$5,000 |
$15,000–$20,000 |
25–30 yrs |
🟢 |
Small manual lathe for quick jobs. |
These machines cut, bend, and form sheet metal and plate. JMS uses them to fabricate enclosures, brackets, panels, and structural components — especially for glovebox and containment system assemblies.
LVD Press Brake — 130 Ton, 13' (1989)
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| What it does |
A press brake bends sheet metal by pressing it between a punch (top die) and a die (bottom die). "130 Ton" is the bending force — this can bend thick steel plate. "13 feet" is the bed length — it can bend very long pieces in one shot. JMS has an extensive custom die collection ($773K tooling inventory includes hundreds of press brake dies — see equipment/tooling-inventory). |
| Seller's value |
$12,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
$80,000–$150,000 (modern CNC press brake) |
| Typical useful life |
25–40 years (simple hydraulic machine) |
| Condition |
🟢 Press brakes are mechanically simple. At 36 years old, it's aged but these commonly run 40+ years. The real value is the custom die library that goes with it. |
HTC Power Shear — ½" x 14' (1975)
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| What it does |
A hydraulic shear cuts flat sheet/plate metal in straight lines. This one cuts up to ½" thick steel plate across a 14-foot width. Think of it as a giant hydraulic guillotine for metal. |
| Seller's value |
$22,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
$60,000–$100,000 |
| Typical useful life |
30–50 years |
| Condition |
🟢 50 years old but hydraulic shears are very simple machines. If it cuts straight, it works. |
ArcLight Dynamics CNC Plasma Table — 5' x 10'
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| What it does |
A CNC plasma table uses a high-temperature plasma arc (ionized gas at 20,000°F+) to cut metal plate. It's computer-controlled — you feed it a CAD drawing and it cuts the shape out of a sheet of steel, stainless, or aluminum. The 5' x 10' bed handles large plate. Used for cutting blanks, brackets, and structural components before they go to the press brake or CNC machines for finishing. |
| Seller's value |
$18,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
$25,000–$40,000 |
| Typical useful life |
10–15 years (plasma consumables wear, but the table lasts longer) |
| Condition |
🟢 |
Other Fab Equipment
| Machine |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| Lown Roll ½"×72" |
$8,000 |
$25,000–$35,000 |
Sheet metal roll — forms flat plate into cylinders/cones. For making tubes, tanks, enclosures. |
| Ener Pac 100T H. Press |
$2,000 |
$5,000–$8,000 |
Hydraulic press for pressing bearings, bushings, straightening parts. |
| Tennsmith 3' Roll |
$500 |
$3,000–$5,000 |
Small sheet metal roll for light gauge work. |
| Enco Finger Brake 4' |
$1,400 |
$3,000–$5,000 |
Makes box-and-pan bends (raised edges on sheet metal). |
| Enco Foot Shear 4' |
$2,000 |
$4,000–$6,000 |
Small foot-operated shear for lighter gauge sheet. |
| Wiedmann Manual Punch |
$1,500 |
$3,000–$5,000 |
Punches holes in sheet metal. |
| Bead Blast Cabinet |
$1,000 |
$3,000–$5,000 |
Blasts parts with glass beads for surface finishing/cleaning. |
Welding Equipment
JMS performs AWS/ASME certified welding — this means their welders are tested and qualified to national standards. Essential for LANL nuclear work where weld quality is inspected and documented.
TIG Welders (3x Miller Syncrowave)
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| What they do |
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is the precision welding process — it uses a tungsten electrode and inert gas shield to produce very clean, high-quality welds. Required for nuclear/pressure vessel work, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys. Miller Syncrowave is the industry-standard TIG welder. JMS has three — enough for multiple welders working simultaneously. |
| Models |
Syncrowave 350 (1990), 351 (1996), 350LX (2001) |
| Seller's value |
$9,700 total |
| New cost (2026) |
~$8,000–$12,000 each ($24,000–$36,000 total for 3 new units) |
| Typical useful life |
15–25 years (the power supplies last; torches and accessories are consumables) |
| Condition |
🟡 The oldest is 35 years. Miller Syncrowaves are workhorses, but the water cooling systems (Coolmate 4) and torch assemblies may need refreshing ($2–5K total). |
Other Welding
| Machine |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| Miller Millermatic 252 (MIG) |
$2,900 |
$5,000–$7,000 |
MIG welding — faster than TIG, used for structural/non-critical welds, thicker materials |
| Acme 50KVA Spot Welder |
$3,000 |
$8,000–$12,000 |
Spot welds sheet metal by passing current through two overlapping sheets. Fast, for production sheet metal assembly. |
| Erico PW 1000 Stud Welder |
$1,000 |
$3,000–$5,000 |
Welds threaded studs to flat surfaces in milliseconds. Used for fastening hardware to panels/enclosures. |
| Rotary Welding Indexer |
$2,000 |
$5,000–$8,000 |
Slowly rotates a part while welding — for circumferential welds on round assemblies (pipes, tanks). |
Inspection & Testing Equipment
This equipment verifies that parts meet specifications. For NQA-1 nuclear work, every critical dimension must be measured and documented. See quality/inspection-equipment for certification details.
ZEISS Duramax CMM (2024) ⭐ Newest Major Asset
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| What it does |
A CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) is essentially a robot that touches a part with a precision probe and records the 3D coordinates. It compares the measured shape to the CAD drawing and generates an inspection report showing which dimensions pass or fail. The ZEISS Duramax is designed for the shop floor (not a climate-controlled lab) — it handles temperature variations, vibration, and dust. Fully automated — load a part, press go, get a report. |
| Why it matters |
NQA-1 compliance requires documented proof that parts meet specifications. The CMM generates that documentation automatically. Without it, machinists would measure each dimension by hand with micrometers and calipers — slower, less accurate, and more prone to human error. |
| Year / Age |
2024 / 1 year old |
| Seller's value |
$80,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$90,000–$120,000 |
| Typical useful life |
10–15 years |
| Condition |
🟢 Essentially brand new. This was a significant recent investment. |
FARO Arm CMM (2021)
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| What it does |
A portable articulating arm CMM. Unlike the ZEISS (which is fixed), the FARO Arm can be carried to the part — essential for large assemblies that can't be moved to the CMM. The machinist holds the arm and touches the probe to measurement points. Used with a laptop running FARO CAM2 software (the HP ZBook Fury). |
| Year / Age |
2021 / 4 years old |
| Seller's value |
$45,000 (arm) + $3,000 (laptop/software) |
| New cost (2026) |
~$60,000–$80,000 (arm + software) |
| Typical useful life |
8–12 years |
| Condition |
🟢 Modern, well within useful life. |
Helium Leak Detectors (2x)
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| What they do |
These detect leaks in sealed assemblies (vacuum chambers, gloveboxes) by spraying helium on the outside while the detector sniffs for helium molecules inside. Helium atoms are tiny enough to find even microscopic leaks. This is required for LANL vacuum/containment work — if a glovebox leaks, radioactive material could escape. |
| Models |
Alcatel ASM-10 (1988, $7,000) and ASM-110 ($8,000) |
| New cost (2026) |
$30,000–$50,000 each for modern equivalents |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (the ASM-10 at 38 years is well past) |
| Condition |
⚠️ The 1988 unit is very old. These need periodic calibration and pump rebuilds. |
Other Inspection
| Machine |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| Micro-VU M103 Comparator (2002) |
$4,500 |
$15,000–$25,000 |
Optical comparator — projects a magnified silhouette of a part onto a screen for visual inspection. 14" screen, 0.0001" resolution. Used for checking profiles, thread forms, and edge conditions. |
| Granite Surface Plates (2x) |
$4,300 total |
$3,000–$5,000 each |
Precision-flat reference surfaces (Grade A and Grade H). All precision measurements start from a known-flat surface. These are ground to millionths-of-an-inch flatness. |
Marking & Engraving
Epilog Fusion M2 Laser ⭐
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| What it does |
Dual-source laser engraver/cutter — has both a 60W CO2 laser (cuts/engraves wood, acrylic, rubber, anodized aluminum) and a 30W fiber laser (marks directly on bare metals — stainless, titanium, brass). Used for part marking (serial numbers, lot numbers, barcodes) which is required for NQA-1 traceability — every nuclear part must be permanently marked and traceable. |
| Seller's value |
$30,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
~$40,000–$55,000 |
| Typical useful life |
10–15 years (laser tubes need periodic replacement, ~$3K for CO2) |
| Condition |
🟢 |
| Machine |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| Electro-Chemical Marker (Mark 300) |
$1,000 |
$3,000–$5,000 |
Marks metal by etching with electrical current through a stencil. Backup to the laser for certain marking requirements. |
Cutting Equipment
These machines cut raw material to size before it goes to the CNC machines or lathes.
| Machine |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| DoAll TF-1421 Bandsaw |
$7,000 |
$15,000–$25,000 |
Tilting vertical bandsaw (18"x18" capacity). Cuts metal bar stock, plate, and shapes to rough size. The "tilting" feature allows angled cuts. |
| Eisele VMS-370 PV Cold Saw (1996) |
$2,300 |
$10,000–$15,000 |
Cold saw — uses a circular blade at slow speed with coolant. Produces clean, burr-free cuts (unlike a bandsaw). 14" blade, cuts 4" material. Used when cut quality matters. |
| L-Tec PCM-750I Plasma Cutter (50A) |
$700 |
$2,000–$3,000 |
Handheld plasma cutter for rough cutting and trimming. Not CNC — the operator guides it by hand. |
| Peerless 3SC Power Hacksaw |
$1,000 |
$2,000–$3,000 |
Old-school reciprocating saw. Slow but handles thick material (6"x7"). Likely a backup. |
Support Equipment
Sullair Air Compressor — 25HP (1994) 🔴 Critical Infrastructure
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| What it does |
Supplies compressed air to the entire shop. CNC machines need air for tool changers, chip blowers, and coolant systems. Pneumatic tools, bead blasters, and paint equipment all need air. If this compressor fails, the entire shop stops. |
| Year / Age |
1994 / 31 years old |
| Seller's value |
$6,000 |
| New cost (2026) |
$15,000–$25,000 (new 25HP rotary screw compressor) |
| Typical useful life |
15–20 years (well past) |
| Condition |
🔴 Single point of failure. Ask about rebuild history and whether a backup exists (Question #30a). Budget $15–20K for replacement in Year 1-2. |
Forklifts
| Machine |
Year |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| Hyster S-150 (15,000 lb) |
1982 |
$10,000 |
$40,000–$60,000 (new) |
Heavy-duty forklift for moving raw material, large parts, and equipment. 15,000 lb capacity handles serious weight. ⚠️ 43 years old — propane forklifts last, but this is pushing it. |
| Caterpillar LP (4,000 lb) |
— |
$10,000 |
$25,000–$35,000 |
Standard shop forklift for moving smaller loads, pallets, and materials. |
Other Support
| Machine |
Seller Value |
New Cost |
What It Does |
| GibbsCAM v13 (2019) |
$16,000 |
$18,000–$25,000+ |
CAM software — translates CAD designs into CNC machine programs (G-code). The machinists use this to program every CNC job. See equipment/software. |
| Dell Server + Synology NAS (2011) |
$4,400 |
$5,000–$8,000 |
IT infrastructure — file storage, possibly job tracking and DNC. See equipment/software. |
| P.K. Lindsey 300L-A Sandblaster (1991) |
$2,300 |
$5,000–$8,000 |
Blast cabinet for surface preparation and cleaning. |
| Sports Afield Safe |
$400 |
$500 |
Document/valuables safe. |
Value Summary
| Category |
Seller's Replacement Value |
Estimated New Cost (2026) |
Count |
| CNC Mills |
$358,000–$473,000 |
$785,000–$1,105,000 |
7 machines + 3 rotary attachments |
| CNC Lathes |
$174,000 |
$365,000–$505,000 |
4 machines |
| Wire EDM |
$150,000 |
$350,000–$450,000 |
1 machine |
| Manual Mills |
$11,500 |
$30,000–$40,000 |
2 machines |
| Manual Lathes |
$45,000 |
$85,000–$115,000 |
5 machines |
| Sheet Metal / Fab |
$66,900 |
$175,000–$260,000 |
10+ machines |
| Welding |
$19,600 |
$45,000–$70,000 |
6 machines |
| Inspection / Testing |
$151,800 |
$200,000–$305,000 |
7+ pieces |
| Marking |
$31,000 |
$43,000–$60,000 |
2 machines |
| Cutting |
$11,000 |
$29,000–$46,000 |
4 machines |
| Support |
$52,800 |
$108,000–$161,000 |
6+ items |
| TOTAL |
~$1,196,250 |
~$2,215,000–$3,117,000 |
70+ pieces |
Key takeaway: The seller values this equipment at $1.2M, but replacing it all new would cost $2.2–$3.1 million. The balance sheet shows only $210K net book value because most equipment is fully depreciated. The real equipment value is 5-6x what the books show.
Operations Insights
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Equipment Utilization |
50-60% overall (single shift) |
Seller confirmed |
| Maintenance Spend |
$50,517 (2023-2025) = ~$16,840/year |
Seller confirmed |
| Preventive Maintenance |
Informal — HAAS technician every 1-2 years for leveling and PM; other machines maintained as needed |
Seller confirmed |
| Room for More Equipment |
Yes — capacity to add machines |
Seller confirmed |
| Equipment to Retire |
Possibly — always assessed when new equipment considered |
Seller confirmed |
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