Services
Machine-Tool Inspection — structured, documented, on-site.
You don't buy used CNC machines based on a photo and a build year. MBR checks condition, control and spindle — on site, documented and traceable. That's the basis for any purchase decision that still looks good after closing.
Quick overview
- What: Structured condition inspection of used CNC machine tools — 6 steps, documented.
- Who: MBR Machinery, Eschborn — owner-operated, 15+ years of market expertise.
- Reach: DACH directly, all of Europe via verified partner inspectors.
- Duration: 2–6 hours on site; written report within 24–48 h.
- Cost: No surcharge on MBR deals; transparent in advance for third-party inspection.
- Machines: CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, grinders — DMG Mori, Mazak, Hermle, Roeders, Haas.
The inspection process — step by step
Visual inspection & geometry
Check of machine enclosure, guideways, spindle head, tool changer and coolant system for damage, wear and corrosion. Rough geometric check for obvious damage.
Controller inspection
Read-out of alarm history and active error codes. Check of controller parameters, spindle hours, run times and stored NC programs. Software-version documentation.
Spindle and axis test
Spin-up and noise test of the main spindle at various RPM. Single-axis travel tests for jerk, backlash and limit switches.
Test cut under load
Where possible: short test cut with tool and material — vibration behaviour, coolant circulation and tool-change cycle under real conditions.
Metrology (if needed)
Geometry check with dial indicator or laser interferometer — recommended for precision machines (Roeders, Hermle, Alzmetall). Result documented in µm, not just described verbally.
Photo documentation & report
Full image documentation of all relevant areas. Written condition report with clearly graded points — no marketing language, no embellishment. The report is available to the buyer before purchase.
What inspection actually means
In the used-machine trade there are two kinds of dealers: those who photograph a machine and sell it — and those who understand what they're actually selling. MBR is the second kind.
A CNC lathe with 12,000 spindle hours isn't automatically a problem. But buying such a machine without knowing the alarm history, without checking the spindle bearings and without a geometry test is reckless — for the buyer, and for us as the dealer who has to stand behind it.
That's why our inspection process isn't a sales argument but an operational necessity. Machines that don't pass our inspection, or whose condition can't be cleanly documented, do not enter our portfolio.
Third-party inspection — when we can't go ourselves
For machines outside our direct reach we work with a network of qualified machine technicians across Europe. These inspectors aren't generic service providers — they're professionals with a CNC background who know what matters and follow the same structured process we've established internally.
For buyers that means: whether a Mazak is in Bavaria or a DMG Mori in Poland — the inspection report has the same format, the same depth, the same commitment.
Who an inspection is relevant for
- Buyers who would otherwise buy on their own risk — we provide the technical basis for an informed decision.
- Buyers from abroad — who can't inspect the machine in person but still need to know what they're getting.
- Financing requests — banks and leasing companies often require a condition report as a precondition.
- Buyers within larger organisations — who need to demonstrate internally that the purchase was well-grounded.
What we don't do
MBR doesn't produce courtesy reports. An inspection report is worthless if it's phrased to serve the seller instead of the buyer. Our reports describe the condition as it is — including defects, uncertainties and recommended follow-up steps. That's the reason buyers come back to us.
Frequently asked
What does a machine inspection cost? +
For machines MBR acquires or brokers directly, inspection is part of the service — no separate charge. For third-party inspection for external buyers we agree costs transparently in advance.
Does MBR also inspect machines abroad? +
Yes. For DACH sites we usually go ourselves. For other markets we coordinate verified local inspectors — same process, same report structure.
Which machines can MBR inspect? +
CNC lathes, 3- to 5-axis machining centers, milling machines, grinders and injection moulding machines. Focus: DMG Mori, Mazak, Hermle, Roeders, Haas.
How long does an inspection take? +
Depending on the machine, 2 to 6 hours on site. The written report follows usually within 24–48 hours of the visit.