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Commissioning a new servo press correctly sets the foundation for years of reliable operation. Rushing this process leads to problems that are difficult to diagnose later.
## Pre-Installation Checks
- Foundation bolts torqued to specification
- Leveling verified with precision level (0.02mm/m)
- Electrical supply voltage and phase verified
- Air supply pressure and flow rate confirmed
- Cooling water flow rate and temperature verified
## Mechanical Checks
- Slide parallelism measured and recorded
- Gib clearance set per manufacturer specification
- All lubrication points filled
- Counterbalance pressure set for slide weight
- Brake and clutch function verified
- Safety guards installed and interlocked
## Electrical Checks
- All cable connections tight and labeled
- Earth/ground continuity verified (<0.1 ohm)
- Insulation resistance test on servo motor (>1 MOhm)
- Control voltage levels verified (24VDC, 5VDC)
- Emergency stop circuit tested — verify all E-stops cut power
- Safety relay function verified
## Servo Drive Setup
- Motor parameters entered (from nameplate)
- Encoder type and resolution configured
- Current limits set to motor rating
- Velocity and position loop gains tuned
- Regenerative unit enabled and tested
- Parameter backup completed
## First Motion Tests
1. Jog at 10% speed — listen for abnormal noise
2. Run 10 cycles at 20% speed — verify smooth motion
3. Check slide position at BDC — verify repeatability (should be <0.01mm)
4. Run at 50% speed for 30 minutes — check temperatures
5. Full speed run — verify all alarms clear
## Load Test
- Install test die
- Run at 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% of rated tonnage
- Verify load curve shape at each level
- Check for abnormal vibration or noise
## Documentation
Record all measurements, settings, and test results. This baseline data is invaluable for future troubleshooting.