| Application and Material Capability | 20% | Whether the press is suitable for the buyer’s conveyor-belt materials, reinforcement structure, thickness, cutting area, and production process. | Written specification sheet; material and thickness limits; sample-cut results using the buyer’s actual material. | 1: Major requirements are unmet. 3: Core requirements are met with limitations. 5: Requirements are demonstrated on representative material. |
| Cutting Accuracy and Repeatability | 15% | Cut dimensions, edge quality, repeatability, and performance across the intended material and operating conditions. | Documented acceptance criteria; sample parts; measurement records from repeat cuts; explanation of measurement method. | 1: No defined acceptance method. 3: Results meet basic agreed requirements. 5: Repeatable results meet clearly documented buyer requirements. |
| Press Configuration and Controls | 10% | Press type, working area, stroke, cutting-force controls, feeding method, tooling compatibility, and any required automation. | Machine layout; configuration list; control-system description; confirmation of included tooling, guarding, and accessories. | 1: Configuration is unclear or incomplete. 3: Main configuration is suitable. 5: Configuration is fully specified and matched to the process. |
| Machine Safety | 15% | Risk-reduction features appropriate to the machine, including guarding, emergency stops, control methods, and safe access for setup and maintenance. | Risk assessment; safety-device list; operating and maintenance instructions; applicable conformity documents for the destination market. | 1: Safety information is insufficient. 3: Key safeguards are documented. 5: Safeguards and documentation are complete for the intended use and market. |
| Quality Management and Build Consistency | 10% | Incoming inspection, assembly checks, functional testing, traceability, and procedures for resolving nonconformities. | Quality-system documentation; inspection and test records; sample factory acceptance test report; component traceability information. | 1: Little verifiable inspection evidence. 3: Routine checks are documented. 5: Inspection, testing, and corrective-action processes are clearly evidenced. |
| Customization and Engineering Support | 10% | Ability to review drawings and process requirements, confirm interfaces, and document changes to the agreed machine configuration. | Technical review records; approved drawings; configuration-change procedure; written scope and exclusions. | 1: Requirements are not formally reviewed. 3: Standard engineering support is available. 5: Requirements and changes are systematically documented and confirmed. |
| Delivery, Installation, and Training | 10% | Clarity of production schedule, packing and shipment scope, installation responsibilities, commissioning, and operator training. | Project schedule; packing list; installation and commissioning plan; training agenda; written delivery and acceptance terms. | 1: Responsibilities and schedule are unclear. 3: A basic plan is provided. 5: Milestones, responsibilities, and acceptance steps are clearly agreed. |
| After-Sales Service and Spare Parts | 10% | Availability of technical support, troubleshooting information, spare-parts identification, and service arrangements for the buyer’s location. | Service contact process; recommended spare-parts list; parts drawings or codes; warranty terms; response and service scope in writing. | 1: Support arrangements are not defined. 3: Basic support and parts information are available. 5: Service scope, parts identification, and support arrangements are clearly documented. |