What Steps Should I Take to Pre­pare for a Robot Appraisal?

A robot appraisal estab­lish­es an esti­mat­ed mon­e­tary val­ue of the indus­tri­al equip­ment. Robots​.com uses a check­list when per­form­ing a robot appraisal. Know­ing more about your robot will allow you to speed up your sale and receive the best pos­si­ble price for your robot.

The Robot:

• Where is the robot cur­rent­ly located?
• What is the con­di­tion of the robot? Is it com­plete with all motors and cabling?
• What appli­ca­tion was the robot performing?
• Are the man­u­als present?

The Con­troller:

• What is the con­di­tion of the con­troller (i.e. amps, CPU, I/O cards, and harnesses)?
• Is the teach pen­dant avail­able and in good work­ing order?
• Is the soft­ware present and are you able to trans­fer the license?

Oth­er Equip­ment Ques­tions:

• Is any aux­il­iary equip­ment avail­able (posi­tion­ers, ris­ers, etc.)?
• Is end-of-arm tool­ing included?
• Is your com­pa­ny able to pre­pare the equip­ment for ship­ping and load it on a truck pro­vid­ed by Robots​.com?

Oth­er Items to Con­sid­er When Prepar­ing for a Robot Appraisal

Doc­u­ment the Robot­’s Main­te­nance History

Pro­vid­ing main­te­nance and ser­vice records can help estab­lish the robot­’s con­di­tion and reli­a­bil­i­ty, offer­ing valu­able insights into how well the robot has been main­tained. This doc­u­men­ta­tion ensures that the appraisal process is more accu­rate and comprehensive.

Check for Upgrades and Modifications

If the robot has received any upgrades, such as improved soft­ware, new­er com­po­nents, or enhanced tool­ing, make sure to doc­u­ment these changes. Pro­vid­ing detailed infor­ma­tion about any mod­i­fi­ca­tions can pos­i­tive­ly influ­ence the appraisal value.

Inspect Your Robot Thoroughly

Before an appraisal, con­duct a thor­ough inspec­tion of the robot, con­troller, and any aux­il­iary equip­ment. Ensure all com­po­nents are func­tion­ing cor­rect­ly and note any issues or areas need­ing atten­tion. This proac­tive approach will help set real­is­tic expec­ta­tions dur­ing the appraisal.

Pre­pare for Pack­ag­ing and Shipment

If your com­pa­ny can assist in prepar­ing the equip­ment for ship­ment, this will stream­line the process and make it eas­i­er for Robots​.com to trans­port the robot safe­ly. Prop­er­ly pack­ag­ing all com­po­nents will ensure a smoother tran­si­tion and pro­vide added value.

Reach Out for Support

If you have ques­tions or need assis­tance with prepar­ing for a robot appraisal, con­tact the Robots​.com Acqui­si­tions Team. We’re here to guide you through the process and help you receive the best val­ue for your equipment.

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