What technical specs should I confirm before ordering a die cutting press machine?

To accurately match your production requirements and provide proper solutions & quotation, please confirm the following information before ordering the hydraulic die-cutting machine: required actual cutting tonnage, effective working table dimension (L×W), cylinder stroke, machine type (swing arm / four-column gantry / moving head), working voltage & frequency (mandatory for export orders), feeding mode (manual / semi-automatic / servo automatic feeding), whether equipped with safety light curtain, material type to be cut, maximum stacking thickness, overall machine dimension and net weight, whether cutting pad and matching accessories are included.I. Core Main Unit Parameters (Priority)

Cutting Pressure (Tonnage)

• Available specifications: 8T/10T/20T/30T/40T/50T/60T/80T/100T/120T/150T
• Selection Tips: Choose higher tonnage for thick materials, multi-layer stacked materials and large-size cutting of rigid materials. Please confirm the actual effective pressure; some manufacturers provide falsely marked tonnage for extra profits.

Effective Cutting Area of Working Table (Length × Width)

• Examples: 1600×600mm, 1600×800mm, 2000×800mm
• Confirmation items: net table size, maximum placing width for cutting dies, to match the maximum size of your regular cutting dies.

Platen Stroke (Up & Down Stroke of Cylinder)

• It determines the maximum stackable material thickness. Standard stroke: 150–250mm. Extended stroke is required for thick materials (EPE, thick sponge).
• Minimum Closed Height During Downstroke
• The total thickness of cutting die plus sheet material cannot exceed the closed limit, otherwise normal cutting cannot be realized.

Cutting Precision

The precision of flat die-cutting machine is generally ±0.3~0.8mm; higher precision is required for automatic feeding models. Please confirm the precision standard provided by the manufacturer.

II. Drive & Structural FormMachine Type Classification

• Conveyor / Auto-feeding Die-Cutting Machine: Suitable for continuous automatic production of rolled materials with high efficiency. Need to confirm feeding accuracy (±mm), feeding motor type (servo / stepper), feeding speed.
• Precision Four-Column Die-Cutting Machine: Hydraulic four-column structure; the preferred option for customized large table size and high tonnage, ideal for customers with various cutting dies and small-batch orders.
• Swing Arm Die-Cutting Machine: Low tonnage for small workpiece cutting with high cost performance. Small footprint, low cost, suitable for cutting small pieces of leather, shoe materials and fabrics. Confirm swing arm width, swing angle and maximum pressure head area.
• Flat Moving Head Die-Cutting Machine (Fixed die / Movable head): Uniform pressure distribution, large working table, suitable for punching large-size rolled materials or sheet materials. Confirm beam moving speed, left-right travel and four-column balance precision.

Control Mode

• Manual: Two-hand button operation
• Semi-automatic: Two-hand button operation with auto feeding / two-hand button operation with auto material retreat
• Fully automatic: Program preset, servo feeding, PLC numerical control, touch screen, adjustable cutting times and delay downstroke function.

III. Feeding System (Optional, Critical for Automatic Production Line)If automatic feeding is required, confirm items below one by one:

• Feeding type: belt feeding / roller servo feeding
• Effective feeding width, maximum feeding length
• Servo motor power, repeated feeding accuracy
• Support for segmented feeding and continuous cyclic cutting or not
• Equipped with anti-slip and material pressing device to prevent material shifting

IV. Safety Configuration (Required for Domestic & Overseas Orders)

• Safety protection: Safety light curtain (photoelectric protection), two-hand synchronous startup to avoid misoperation
• Emergency stop button, hydraulic overload pressure relief protection
• Anti-bottoming limit for pressing platen, mechanical upper & lower travel limit

V. Matching Raw Materials & Production Process (Must Communicate with Supplier)Provide the below information to the manufacturer in advance to avoid oversize or undersize machine selection:

• Materials to cut: leather, foam, EVA, rubber, non-woven fabric, car floor mat, vinyl flooring, etc.
• Maximum single stacking thickness & thickness of each layer
• Cutting die type in use: standard cutting die, alloy steel long die, extended-height die
• Daily output, cutting times per minute (no-load speed + actual production speed)
• Need continuous cutting for full roll materials or not (unwinding stand is required)

VI. Specification of Electrical & Hydraulic Components (Related to Failure Rate)

• Hydraulic brand: brand of cylinder, oil seal and hydraulic valve
• Motor power (kW)
• Control system: brand of PLC, contactor and sensor
• Hydraulic tank volume, equipped with cooler or not (air cooler recommended for long-time continuous operation)

VII. Installation, Dimension & Transportation Parameters (Container Loading & Workshop Planning)

• Overall machine dimension (L×W×H)
• Net machine weight (for forklift and container loading calculation)
• Floor foundation requirement: whether air-cushioned machine feet are needed

VIII. Optional Matching Accessories, Confirm Inclusion or Extra Charge Before OrderAutomatic feeding device, cutting pad (rubber plate / polyurethane plate, consumable for cutting)

• Cutting dies
• Roll material unwinding stand
• Discharge conveyor
• Sound insulation cover, hydraulic cooling deviceIX. Additional Accessory & Performance Commitments
• No-load speed and actual production cutting speed
• Warranty period (separate warranty for mainframe, cylinder and electrical parts)
• List of consumable spare parts (oil seal, cutting pad, belt)
• Installation, commissioning and operator training service provided or not
• For export orders: availability of English operation manual, CE certificate, certificate of origin and test documents
• If equipped with automatic feeding, confirm required air pressure and air consumption to select proper air compressor
• Domestic power: 380V three-phase; confirm client voltage for export: 380V/415V/220V, 50Hz/60Hz