By Halcyon Machinery · Technical content review · Published · Video added · Updated
Before a trial run, check that the tooling set matches the approved drawing and setup record. Inspect visible roll surfaces, shaft and support condition, station identity, spacing and alignment using the supplier's documented method, then confirm the setup with an identified material trial and measured finished samples.
Identity first, then condition, then setup
Match the tooling or station record to the approved profile and drawing revision. For changeable or shared tooling, record the spacers, positions and adjustment settings used for the trial. Then look for visible contamination, damage, loose components and unusual contact marks.
After the first pieces, use the agreed trial material and record first-piece measurements. If the part is adjusted, keep the before-and-after setup record so the accepted sample traces to the final configuration.
Where each acceptance limit comes from
| What you are judging | Basis for the judgement |
|---|---|
| Contamination, damage, loose components, contact marks | Visual inspection of the installed set |
| Alignment, runout, hardness, wear | Applicable design and inspection documents, not a photograph |
| Finished dimensions | Identified samples measured against the approved drawing |
Tooling checklist
| Review item | Evidence to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Tooling set, station and drawing revision | Connects the setup with the ordered profile |
| Visible condition | Surface, contamination, damage and fasteners | Finds issues before material enters the line |
| Setup | Spacer positions, station spacing and adjustments | Makes the trial configuration repeatable |
| Support | Shaft, bearing and stand observations | Records the installed condition |
| Trial evidence | Material ID and measured finished sample | Confirms the result of the final setup |
Video: roll tooling preparation
This 14-second workshop clip shows a technician handling roll tooling; use it to ask how the roll set is identified against the approved profile drawing, and request the setup record and measured first sample separately. English narration and captions are included.
Video: Halcyon Machinery workshop clip, published 27 September 2026. Factory workshop footage with AI English narration.
Questions buyers ask
What should be checked before feeding trial material?
Confirm tooling identity, visible roll condition, installed spacers or adjustments, fasteners, supports and the documented setup. Use the supplier's approved inspection and isolation procedure.
Does polished tooling prove profile accuracy?
No. Surface appearance does not prove alignment or finished dimensions. Accuracy must be checked on identified samples against the approved drawing.
What evidence should remain after adjustment?
Keep the final setup record, trial material details, sample ID, measured results, deviations and the person who reviewed each item.
Related technical references
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Source: Halcyon Machinery photograph from our Xiamen production base, dated 2026. Order-specific dimensions, ratings, tolerances, safety scope, price and delivery require written confirmation.
For an order-specific review, send the profile drawing, steel grade, thickness range, punching layout and target output, plus the destination electrical standard and acceptance method where they affect the line scope.
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