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## Why Foundation Matters
A servo press generates dynamic forces during forming. Without proper foundation, the press will vibrate, accuracy will degrade, and the building structure may be damaged.
## Foundation Design
**Rule of thumb:** Foundation mass should be 3-5x press weight for presses up to 500T.
Example: 200T servo press weighs approximately 15,000 kg. Foundation should be 45,000-75,000 kg of concrete.
**Concrete specification:** Minimum C25/30 (25 MPa compressive strength). Use vibration-damping mounts between press and foundation.
**Anchor bolts:** M36-M48 depending on press size. Embed depth: minimum 600mm. Use chemical anchors for retrofit installations.
## Leveling Procedure
1. Place press on foundation with leveling bolts
2. Level slide surface to within 0.05mm per 1000mm in both directions
3. Grout foundation bolts with non-shrink grout
4. Allow grout to cure 72 hours minimum before tightening anchor bolts
5. Re-check level after tightening (tightening can shift press slightly)
6. Final level check: 0.02mm per 1000mm
## Alignment Checks After Installation
- Slide parallelism to bolster: 0.02mm per 300mm
- Slide perpendicularity to bolster: 0.02mm per 300mm
- BDC repeatability: run 20 strokes, std dev < 0.01mm
## Utilities
- Power: dedicated transformer recommended for presses above 100T
- Compressed air: 6-8 bar, 200 L/min for counterbalance and pneumatic clutch
- Cooling water: 10-20 L/min at 20-25°C for drive cabinet cooling