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Machine Setting & Commissioning

Practical positioning, alignment, adjustment and operational verification for relocated or newly installed industrial machinery.

Careful setup before productive operation

A machine that has been relocated or newly installed needs to be positioned and set with its operating requirements in mind. Alignment, levelling where relevant and controlled testing help reveal setup issues before production begins.

Werk Maak Sterk provides mechanical setting and commissioning support. Any specialist lifting, electrical certification or regulated work must be arranged separately where required.

Discuss Your Requirements
Industrial machine being positioned inside a workshop

When setting and commissioning is required

Relocated machinery

Transport can disturb levels, alignment, settings and connections.

New installation

Initial positioning and mechanical setup are required before controlled testing.

Uneven or unstable position

The support surface and machine position should be checked before operation.

Misalignment

Incorrect alignment can affect movement, wear and production consistency.

Hydraulic connection concerns

Relevant connections and visible condition should be checked before testing.

Irregular test operation

Early operating issues may require mechanical adjustment and further assessment.

A practical, methodical service

Site and machine review

Available access, support conditions and machine information are considered.

Positioning support

The machine is positioned with the planned layout and access in mind.

Alignment and levelling

Relevant mechanical references are checked and adjusted where applicable.

Technicians levelling and aligning heavy industrial machinery

Connection checks

Visible mechanical and hydraulic connections are reviewed within scope.

Controlled testing

Operation is introduced progressively where safe and practical.

Final observations

Required adjustments and handover notes are communicated.

Machinery and installation situations

The exact scope always depends on the machine, safe access, component condition and the reported requirement.

  • Relocated workshop machinery
  • Presses, brakes and guillotines
  • Lathes, milling and grinding machines
  • Hydraulic production equipment
  • Reconditioned machinery returning to service
  • Industrial equipment requiring mechanical setup

From initial details to handover

Confirm requirements

Share machine information, layout, access and installation status.

Review preconditions

Foundations, positioning arrangements and required supporting work are discussed.

Position and set

Mechanical position, level and alignment are established as applicable.

Check connections

Relevant mechanical and hydraulic connections are reviewed within scope.

Test progressively

Functions are introduced in a controlled sequence where practical.

Adjust and hand over

Final mechanical adjustments and observations are completed.

Industrial machine undergoing controlled commissioning tests with guards closed
Industrial machinery aligned and prepared for operation

A methodical commissioning approach

Start from a sound position

Correct positioning and mechanical setup support consistent machine operation.

Find setup problems early

Controlled testing can reveal alignment, connection or adjustment issues.

Document next steps

Clear observations identify work that must be resolved before normal use.

Questions about Setting & Commissioning

These answers provide general guidance. The correct scope is confirmed after the machine or component requirement has been assessed.

It is useful after relocation, a new installation, reconditioning or major work that has affected machine position and settings.

Relevant mechanical levelling and alignment can be included where applicable to the machine and agreed scope.

No electrical certification is claimed. Any regulated or specialist electrical work must be completed by an appropriately qualified provider.

Visible hydraulic connections and relevant function can be checked within the agreed mechanical commissioning scope.

The machine location, access, foundations or supports, lifting arrangements and required utilities should be confirmed before work begins.

Controlled functional testing is completed where safe and practical. Full production testing depends on the machine, site readiness and agreed scope.

Need Help With Machine Setting & Commissioning?

Send the machine type, symptoms, location and available photographs so the team can assess your requirements.