The GROB Quality-Checked Used Machines Center: Quality that deserves a second life
At the Bavarian machine manufacturer's Quality-Checked Used Machines Center, used GROB machines are professionally reconditioned so that they are available at short notice and at the same time meet GROB's high quality standards. "We refurbish used machines to the same quality level that our customers expect from GROB," explains Steven Nieberle, Head of International Sales at GROB. "Our machines are thoroughly cleaned by professionals, subjected to a detailed functional analysis, and then defective or worn components are replaced with original spare parts. Shortly before delivery, the machine geometry is checked and corrected, and a quality check is performed on new machines."
Five steps to a manufacturer-tested GROB used machine
Every Quality Checked Used Machine from GROB undergoes a standardized five-point inspection program at the New and Quality Checked Used Machines Center:
- Professional cleaning of the entire machine
- 360-degree machine check including definition of the scope of revision
- Replacement of worn or defective components with original spare parts by qualified personnel
- Geometry check and correction according to GROB specifications
- Comprehensive quality and precision check immediately before delivery
The result: Certified quality, tested precision, and a three-month warranty—including the option to view each machine in Mindelheim before purchase.
The machine for Distec: G350 – compact, powerful, future-proof
The machine delivered to Distec is a 2011 G350 5-axis universal machining centerwith pallet and tool automation. During refurbishment, the motorized spindle was completely replaced and the AB axis was extensively overhauled, among other things.
GROB's5-axis universal machining centers with horizontal spindle and continuously guided Z-axis are known for their:
- high stability
- Excellent chip removal
- Maximum dynamics and precision
- Ideal conditions for integrating automation solutions
This makes them suitable for both individual parts and automated series production.
Great excitement at Distec AG about the "new" GROB machine
The enthusiasm at customer Distec was clearly palpable when the GROB machine was delivered. After a long search for a replacement for the old 4-axis machining center, the choice fell on a used GROB machine. "We wanted to modernize our production and take it a step further, but for price reasons we didn't want to invest in a new machine at first," explains Eugen Degonda, production manager at Distec. "On the GROB website, we then discovered exactly the machine we had been missing: the G350 including pallet and tool automation. The features, quality and price convinced us immediately."
The new machine not only gives Distec more capacity, but also significantly more flexibility: "Instead of a 4-axis machine, we now have a5-axis machine, which means we are optimally positioned for the future and much more flexible in terms of machining options," Degonda continues.
Several technological advantages were particularly decisive: the horizontal spindle for ideal chip removal, the guided Z-axis for maximum stability, and the sufficient number of tool pockets for automated processes. "These are exactly the features we need in our production – the GROB machine fits our requirements perfectly," says Degonda happily.
The GROB machine opens up new perspectives for Distec: "If the G350 works well, we will definitely integrate more GROB machines into our production," adds Degonda.
Why a used machine from GROB?
In addition to flexibility, reliability, technology, and manufacturer expertise convinced the Swiss customer. The combination of proven quality, original spare parts, and short delivery times makes a used machine from GROB an attractive alternative to a new machine.
At the New and Quality Checked Used Machines Center, customers benefit from:
- Certified quality
- Comprehensive function test before delivery
- Exclusive use of original spare parts
- Immediate availability
- Tested precision and reliability
- Personal inspection on site in Mindelheim
In addition to used machines, the GROB New and Quality Checked Used Machines Center in Mindelheim offers a selection of new machines that can be delivered at short notice. These can be individually adapted to the desired customer configuration prior to delivery. GROB customers can choose from a selection of pre-configured standard options.
Conclusion: Investment security with GROB quality
The example of Distec shows that not everything has to be new: a manufacturer-tested used machine from GROB is more than just an alternative to a new machine. It is an economically attractive, technologically advanced, and future-proof investment. Eugen Degonda sums it up: "We got exactly the machine we need—in genuine GROB quality. And we feel really good about it."
