Test data is usually internal. The manufacturer tests the machine, records the results, and files the record. The customer sees the machine, not the data.
Some manufacturers publish the data. The publication is a choice, and the choice signals something about how the manufacturer views its relationship with the buyer.
What the Test Data Covers
The test data covers three areas. The first is the mechanical check. The frame is checked for squareness, the shaft is checked for play, and the die holder is checked for alignment.
The second is the electrical check. The motor is checked for the correct rotation, the controls are checked for the correct response, and the emergency switch is checked for the correct function.
The third is the output check. The machine is run with paper, and the output is checked for cell uniformity, edge condition, and surface defects. The check is performed at multiple speed and width settings to confirm that the machine performs across the range.
Why the Output Check Is the Important One
The output check is the important one because the output is what the customer bought. The mechanical and electrical checks confirm that the machine is assembled correctly. The output check confirms that the assembly produces the material the customer expects.
The output check is also the check that catches the problems the other checks miss. A machine can be assembled correctly and still produce inconsistent output if the paper feeds unevenly or if the pressure is set incorrectly.
How the Data Is Presented
The data is presented as a test report. The report includes the machine's serial number, the test date, the paper used, the speed and width settings, and the output check results.
The report is signed by the technician who performed the test. The signature is the accountability. A technician who signs a report is a technician who is willing to stand behind the result.
Why the Publication Matters
The publication matters because it gives the buyer something to compare. A buyer comparing two suppliers can ask both for their test data, and the comparison is more meaningful than a comparison of specification sheets.
The publication also matters because it creates an internal discipline. A manufacturer that knows the test data will be published is a manufacturer that tests carefully, because the data is visible.
What the Buyer Should Ask For
The buyer should ask for the test report for the specific machine being purchased, not a generic sample. The report should include the serial number, so the buyer can confirm that the report matches the machine.
The buyer should also ask for the meter count at the end of the test. The count establishes the die's starting point, and the starting point is what allows the buyer to track the die's progress after delivery.
How the Data Supports the Warranty
The test data supports the warranty because it establishes the machine's condition at shipment. If a problem appears after delivery, the test report is the reference that shows whether the problem was present at shipment or developed later.
The reference is what makes the warranty conversation factual rather than argumentative. The manufacturer and the customer can both look at the same data and reach the same conclusion.
Die-cutting speed is adjustable between 5 and 18 m/min, and die-cutting width is adjustable between 200 and 500mm. Suitable paper is ≤80gsm, and both virgin kraft paper and recycled paper work. Power requirements are modest: 1.5kW total power at AC220V/50HZ, with no compressor, heating element, or adhesive system.
A compact footprint of just over 1 cubic meter, dimensions around 950x1150x1260mm and net weight near 502kg, means the machine can sit at the packing bench. A paper roll length of about 1700m, with a maximum unwind diameter of 500mm and a paper core inner diameter of 75mm, supports a long production run before the roll needs to be changed. A die that lasts about 1.0~1.3 million meters keeps the cells uniform across the entire run.
The output is biodegradable packaging and degradable packing material, a practical alternative to plastic packing materials, and it supports reuse cartons and paper recycling. Published test data is what makes that output verifiable before the machine ships.