Machine Tool Exchange buys used CNC machines and industrial equipment from manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. If your shop floor has idle machines, surplus capacity, or equipment you have outgrown, MTE gives you a fair, market-based quote within 24-48 hours. We handle rigging, freight, and logistics at no cost to you, pay at pickup, and charge no listing fees, broker commissions, or auction risk.
One call. One quote. One pickup.
Call 800-822-9524 or request a quote online to get started.
We Buy CNC Machines from Manufacturing Facilities Nationwide
Machine Tool Exchange is a direct buyer of used CNC machines and manufacturing equipment. MTE purchases machines from job shops, contract manufacturers, prototype facilities, and general metalworking operations in all 50 states. Sellers receive a quote within 24-48 hours, free logistics, and payment at pickup.
MTE is not a marketplace or a broker. We do not list your machine and wait for a buyer to show up. You sell directly to us, and we work with facilities of every size, from 3-machine job shops to 100-machine contract manufacturing plants.
We buy from:
- Job shops running diverse CNC work across multiple industries
- Contract manufacturers retooling between contracts or upgrading capacity
- Prototype shops moving from manual equipment to CNC
- Tool-and-die shops replacing aging machines
- General metalworking facilities consolidating or downsizing
- Machine shops with surplus capacity from shifting demand
Idle used industrial equipment loses value every month. MTE pays fair market prices and closes most transactions in days, not months.
Manufacturing Equipment We Buy
Machine Tool Exchange purchases all types of CNC and manual manufacturing equipment, including lathes, machining centers, grinders, EDM machines, press brakes, laser cutters, and boring mills from all major brands.
Here is a machine tools list organized by category, with links to the specific sell page for each type.
CNC Machining Equipment
| Category | What We Buy |
|---|---|
| CNC Lathes | 2-axis, multi-axis, live tooling, sub-spindle, twin-spindle |
| CNC Turning Centers | Mill-turn, multi-tasking, Y-axis, B-axis configurations |
| Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) | 3-axis, 4th-axis equipped, large-format, high-speed |
| Horizontal Machining Centers (HMCs) | Single pallet, pallet pool, FMS cells |
| 5-Axis Machining Centers | Trunnion, swivel-head, gantry style |
| CNC Mills | Knee mills, bed mills, bridge mills |
Grinding, EDM, and Fabrication
| Category | What We Buy |
|---|---|
| CNC Grinders | Surface, cylindrical, ID/OD, centerless, creep-feed |
| EDM Machines | Wire EDM, sinker EDM, ram-type, submerged and flush |
| Boring Mills | Horizontal boring mills, jig borers |
| Press Brakes | Hydraulic, electric, CNC back gauge |
| Laser Cutters | CO2, fiber, tube lasers |
| Punch Presses | CNC turret punches, single-station |
Manual and Legacy Equipment
Engine lathes, manual mills, surface grinders, drill presses, band saws, and other conventional machine shop equipment. MTE buys manual machines alongside CNC. If it cuts metal, we are interested.
Brands We Buy
We purchase from every major manufacturer. Each of these has a dedicated sell page:
- Mazak (Quick Turn, INTEGREX, VCN, HCN, Variaxis)
- DMG MORI / Mori Seiki (NLX, CMX, NHX, DMU, NTX)
- Okuma (LB, GENOS, Multus, MB, MU)
- Makino (a51, a61, D-series, PS-series)
- Doosan / DN Solutions (Puma, Lynx, DNM, NHP)
- Haas (ST, VF, UMC, EC, DS), Fanuc (RoboDrill, RoboShot)
- Hardinge, Toyoda, Kitamura, Hyundai-Wia, Brother, Nakamura-Tome
Don't see your brand? We buy used machine tools from nearly every manufacturer, in any condition, running in production, idle, or down for repair. Contact us with your details.
Have something on this list? Get a quote now or call 800-822-9524.
How Selling Your Manufacturing Equipment to MTE Works
Selling used industrial equipment to Machine Tool Exchange is a three-step process: contact MTE with your machine details, receive a quote within 24-48 hours, and schedule a free pickup with payment on the spot.
Step 1: Contact Us with Your Machine Details
Tell us what you have: the brand, model, year, condition, and spindle hours for CNC equipment. Photos help us quote faster but are not required. Use the quote request form, call 800-822-9524, or email us. Selling multiple machines? Send a full list and we quote the entire shop in one pass.
Step 2: Get a Quote Within 24-48 Hours
Our purchasing team evaluates your equipment on brand, model, age, condition, tooling, and market demand, then sends a transparent, market-based offer. No lowball formulas, no pressure, no obligation. We evaluate thousands of machines per year, so our pricing reflects real transaction data, not guesswork.
Step 3: We Handle Rigging, Freight, and Pay at Pickup
Accept the quote and MTE takes it from there. We arrange all rigging, crating, and freight at no cost to you, pay at pickup, and serve all 50 states. No listing and waiting for months, no tire-kickers, no auction gamble. You sell used equipment near you without leaving the shop.
About the Buyer
The person on the other end of your quote is not a marketplace algorithm or a faceless form. Acquisition at Machine Tool Exchange is led by Jason Puuri.
Jason Puuri is the owner of Machine Tool Exchange and parent company Superior Machine Tools, and he leads acquisition personally. He and the MTE purchasing team buy used CNC machines and full shop floors directly from manufacturers nationwide, focused on making sellers a fast, fair offer.
Superior Machine Tools is an established direct buyer of used industrial machine tools. That depth in the trade is why MTE can quote a Mazak turning center, a Haas VMC, and a surface grinder in the same conversation and back the offer with real transaction data. When you call 800-822-9524 or submit your machine details, you are dealing with the owner-led buyer directly, not a middleman taking a cut.
General and Contract Manufacturing: Who We Work With
Machine Tool Exchange works with general and contract manufacturing facilities that serve multiple industries. This includes job shops, prototype shops, tool-and-die operations, and machine shops running diverse CNC and manual work across verticals.
This page is for the shops that do it all. The job shop running 3-axis VMC work for one customer and 5-axis turning for another. The contract manufacturer retooling between defense, medical, and industrial jobs. The prototype shop machining one-off parts across a dozen materials. MTE understands the equipment mix in a diversified shop and buys the Mazak turning centers alongside the Haas VMCs alongside the surface grinder in the corner that has not run in six months.
If your shop specializes in a single vertical, MTE has dedicated pages for those industries:
- Aerospace and defense for AS9100 shops and flight-critical components
- Automotive for OEM and Tier 1-3 suppliers
- Oil and gas for downhole, wellhead, and refinery equipment
- Mining and minerals for mine maintenance shops and mineral processing plants
We work with shops at every scale:
- Small job shops (3-10 machines): selling one or two surplus machines after an upgrade. MTE buys singles just as readily as full shops.
- Mid-size contract manufacturers (10-50 machines): retooling, consolidating, or liquidating a product line. We quote the full floor.
- Large manufacturing facilities (50+ machines): plant closures, facility moves, and division spin-offs, with one point of contact and one timeline.
When to Sell Your Manufacturing Equipment
Common triggers for selling surplus manufacturing equipment include upgrading from 3-axis to 5-axis capability, plant consolidation, lost contracts reducing capacity needs, and the transition from manual to CNC operations.
Manufacturing equipment depreciates whether you use it or not, taking up space and carrying insurance cost while it sits. Here are the most common triggers that drive manufacturers to sell.
Upgrading capability. Moving from 3-axis to 5-axis, replacing manual lathes with CNC turning centers, or adding multi-tasking machines that replace two or three units. The old equipment has value today that it will not have in two years.
Consolidation after a merger or acquisition. Two shops become one and duplicate machines need to go. MTE buys the surplus so you can focus on integration.
Plant closure or downsizing. A facility shutdown creates urgency. MTE buys entire floors in one transaction and coordinates around your removal timeline.
Lost contracts or shifting demand. When a major customer moves production offshore or in-house, your shop is left with equipment sized for work that no longer exists. Convert those machines to cash before the market shifts further.
End-of-lease returns. Instead of renewing or returning leased equipment to the lessor, sell it to MTE for a direct payment.
Moving to automation or lights-out manufacturing. Robotic cells and pallet systems replace standalone machines that still hold significant value on the secondary market.
Retiring or exiting the business. Owners planning an exit can liquidate through MTE faster and more predictably than through auction.
The best time to sell is while the machine still runs, but even non-running equipment holds value. Do not wait until it is only worth scrap.
How Much Is Your Manufacturing Equipment Worth?
The value of used CNC manufacturing equipment depends on brand, model year, spindle hours or cycles, condition, included tooling, and current market demand. Used VMCs typically range from $15,000 to $250,000 or more depending on specification and condition.
It depends on several factors, and no two machines are priced the same.
Key Valuation Factors
- Brand and model. A Mazak INTEGREX holds value differently than a commodity VMC. Premium brands with strong aftermarket demand command higher prices.
- Model year. Newer is generally worth more, but vintage machines in good condition, especially popular models, can surprise you.
- Spindle hours and cycles. Low-hour machines command a premium, but hours alone do not determine value. A well-maintained machine with 20,000 hours can beat a neglected one with 5,000.
- Condition. Running and making parts is the gold standard, idle but functional is next, and down for repair is still worth quoting above scrap.
- Tooling and accessories. Live tooling, 4th-axis rotaries, probing systems, chip conveyors, and tooling packages all add value. Include these when requesting a quote.
- Market demand. What buyers want shifts with the economy, reshoring trends, and industry cycles. MTE tracks this market daily.
- Machine type. Multi-axis turning centers and 5-axis machining centers depreciate slower than commodity 3-axis VMCs.
Price Context by Category
These are ranges MTE typically sees across the used market. Your machine may fall outside them based on condition and specification.
| Equipment Type | Typical Used Price Range |
|---|---|
| CNC VMCs (3-axis) | $15,000 to $150,000 |
| CNC HMCs | $30,000 to $300,000+ |
| 5-Axis Machining Centers | $75,000 to $500,000+ |
| CNC Lathes and Turning Centers | $10,000 to $200,000 |
| Multi-Tasking and Mill-Turn | $50,000 to $400,000+ |
| Surface Grinders | $5,000 to $75,000 |
| Wire EDM | $15,000 to $150,000 |
| Press Brakes | $10,000 to $200,000 |
Why manufacturing equipment holds value: Precision CNC machines depreciate slower than most industrial equipment. A well-maintained VMC or lathe can retain 30 to 50 percent of its value for 10 to 15 years, and the industrial CNC machine price on the secondary market stays strong because demand for quality used equipment exceeds supply.
Not sure what your machine is worth? Contact MTE for a free, no-obligation valuation. Call 800-822-9524 or submit your machine details online.
Why Sell to MTE Instead of an Auction or Marketplace
Selling to Machine Tool Exchange offers advantages over CNC machine auctions and online marketplaces, including no fees, a guaranteed sale, free logistics, and payment at pickup rather than waiting weeks or months for uncertain results.
When you sell equipment online or through other channels, here is how the options compare.
MTE vs Auction vs Marketplace vs Consignment
| Factor | Sell to MTE | Auction | Online Marketplace | Consignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Quote in 24-48 hrs | Weeks to months | Months | Months |
| Fees | None | Buyer premium plus seller fees | Listing fees | Commission (15-25%) |
| Logistics | MTE handles everything | You arrange or pay extra | You arrange | Varies |
| Payment | At pickup | After auction closes | After buyer pays | After sale |
| Risk | Guaranteed sale | No guarantee of sale | No guarantee | No guarantee |
| Condition restrictions | Any condition accepted | Varies | Running preferred | Running preferred |
| Quantity | One machine to full plant | Lot-based | Individual listings | Individual machines |
Why Manufacturers Choose MTE
The table above captures the difference. Auctions charge a buyer premium of 15 to 20 percent and may add seller fees, and consignment dealers take 15 to 25 percent, while MTE charges nothing and the quote you accept is the amount you receive. Auctions and marketplaces offer exposure, not certainty, so a machine can sit listed for months, where MTE gives a firm offer within 48 hours, pays when it leaves your floor, and covers all rigging, crating, and freight, which can otherwise cost thousands for heavy CNC equipment.
Established in the trade. Machine Tool Exchange is an affiliate of Superior Machine Tools, an established direct buyer of used machinery. Used machinery buyers near you come and go. MTE is here now and is here to stay.
What Sellers Say
"I was skeptical at first about selling my decommissioned plant machine online, but the experience completely changed my mind. The team guided me through every step, handled the evaluation quickly, and within a week I had a fair offer in hand. The process was transparent, professional, and stress-free."
Wade Gaines, Machine Shop Supervisor
"I wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to sell some of our older CNC machines from our facility. From the very first conversation, I could tell this process would be different. They took the time to understand the equipment I had, walked me through the evaluation, and explained how they determine fair market pricing."
James Wilson, Maintenance Supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions
What manufacturing equipment does MTE buy?
MTE buys CNC lathes, turning centers, VMCs, HMCs, 5-axis machining centers, grinders, EDM machines, press brakes, laser cutters, boring mills, and manual machines from all major brands, in any condition, running or not.
How fast can I get a quote for my used CNC machine?
Most quotes come back within 24 to 48 hours. Send the brand, model, year, condition, and spindle hours, plus photos if you have them, and a full equipment list for a whole shop is quoted in one pass.
Who handles rigging, removal, and freight?
MTE does, at no cost to you. Once you accept the quote, we arrange all rigging, crating, and freight nationwide and coordinate around your removal timeline. You do not pay out of pocket or arrange trucking.
How does MTE price my equipment?
We evaluate brand, model, age, condition, tooling, and current market demand, then price against real transaction data from the thousands of machines we evaluate each year. There are no lowball formulas and no obligation, and premium brands and value-holding types like multi-axis turning centers and 5-axis machining centers command stronger offers.
When do I get paid?
Payment is made at pickup, when the machine leaves your floor. There is no waiting 30 to 60 days for an auction to settle or for a marketplace buyer to wire funds.
Does MTE buy machines that are not running?
Yes. MTE buys machines in any condition, whether running, idle, down for repair, or fully decommissioned. A non-running machine still holds significant value above scrap.
Will MTE buy a single machine, or only full shops?
Both. MTE buys a single surplus machine just as readily as an entire shop floor. Small job shops selling one machine after an upgrade and large facilities liquidating 50-plus machines in a plant closure both get one point of contact and one quote.
Get Your Quote Today
The fastest way to find out what your manufacturing equipment is worth is to tell us what you have.
Call: 800-822-9524 (toll-free) Or: Fill out the quote form and we will respond within 1-2 business days. Address: Machine Tool Exchange, Lansing, MI
Most quotes within 24-48 hours, any condition, any brand, any quantity.
Machine Tool Exchange, an affiliate of Superior Machine Tools. Buying used CNC machines and industrial equipment nationwide. Owner-led acquisition by Jason Puuri.
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