| 1 | Cutting force and material suitability | Confirm that the press’s rated force and cutting method suit the material, die, and required cut quality. | Machine specification sheet and a cutting trial using your material and die. |
| 2 | Effective cutting area | Check the usable cutting area against the dimensions and layout of the parts to be cut. | Dimensioned drawings showing the working area and cutting-head coverage. |
| 3 | Conveyor and feed arrangement | Determine whether the conveyor is integrated with the press and how material is loaded, indexed, and discharged. | Process layout, conveyor specifications, and a demonstration of the complete feed cycle. |
| 4 | Stroke and working clearance | Verify the available stroke and clearance for the material stack, cutting die, and cutting board. | Technical drawings and stated stroke and clearance measurements. |
| 5 | Cutting accuracy and consistency | Assess cut quality across the working area and repeatability over consecutive cycles. | Measured trial samples, stated tolerances, and documented acceptance criteria. |
| 6 | Controls and operating modes | Review available controls, cycle settings, operating modes, and adjustment procedures. | Control-system documentation and an operator demonstration. |
| 7 | Safety provisions | Check guarding, emergency stops, safe operating procedures, and applicable safety documentation. | Risk assessment, safety instructions, and inspection of the machine in operation. |
| 8 | Tooling and cutting-board support | Confirm compatibility with the required dies and cutting boards, including replacement and setup procedures. | Tooling requirements, setup instructions, and available replacement-part details. |
| 9 | Maintenance and serviceability | Review routine maintenance tasks, access to service points, and the recommended maintenance schedule. | Maintenance manual, parts list, and service-support terms. |
| 10 | Factory testing and after-sales support | Establish how the machine is inspected before shipment and what installation, training, and warranty support is included. | Factory acceptance-test records, commissioning plan, training scope, and written warranty terms. |