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I am looking for learned opinions on criteria for retiring machines. My initial thoughts are that parameters should include age in years and run hours, cost of maintenance (perhaps as compared to replacement costs) and reliability.

Ladies and gentlemen, how say ye?

Thanks,
Tom
  • Posted 23 Jan 2008 03:16
  • By TomR
  • joined 23 Jan'08 - 1 message
  • California, United States

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