Define the site acceptance test before the deep hole drilling machine ships. The SAT should confirm the delivered configuration, transport condition, foundation and utilities, leveling, axis and spindle operation, coolant and chip systems, safety functions, representative cutting, measured hole quality, documentation and operator training. Reuse the signed FAT workpiece and measurement method where practical so results can be compared after transport and installation. Record every exception with an owner, corrective action and due date; do not release final acceptance from a visual inspection or an idle machine demonstration alone.
1. Freeze the SAT protocol before shipment
List the test, method, instrument, sample quantity and pass/fail limit for every item. These 5 fields turn a demonstration into an auditable acceptance record.
2. Confirm the site-readiness package
Check foundation, lifting route, floor access, electrical supply, grounding, air if required, coolant scope and ambient requirements. Confirm all 8 groups against the supplier’s installation drawing and ordered configuration.
3. Inspect delivery condition and machine identity
Compare serial identity, packing list, ordered options and visible transport condition before installation. Photograph and record exceptions within 4 categories: machine, accessories, documents and packaging damage.
4. Verify utilities against nameplate and documents
Measure the connected electrical supply and verify protective grounding before energizing. Record at least 3 items: voltage, frequency and phase configuration, using the limits in the delivered electrical documentation.
5. Record leveling and foundation results
Use the manufacturer’s specified points, instrument and sequence rather than an improvised surface. The report should identify 4 fields: point, direction, reading and adjustment result.
6. Check axis, spindle and reference return
Run each axis through the agreed range and verify reference return, limits and abnormal noise or vibration. Representative AMD-280 data contains 4 linear axes—X, Y, Z and W—plus A/B rotary positioning.
7. Test coolant, filtration and chip return
Record pressure and delivered flow at the agreed operating condition, then inspect filtration, alarms and chip return. Representative HYM data lists maximum oil pressure up to 100 kgf/cm² on selected configurations, but SAT settings remain tool- and process-specific.
8. Verify safety functions by the approved procedure
Test emergency stops, guards, interlocks and other specified devices without bypassing protection. Record device, method, expected state, actual result and responsible person—5 evidence fields.
9. Run a representative full-depth drilling cycle
Use the agreed material, tool, hole diameter, depth and program. These 5 process inputs must match the signed SAT plan before timing begins.
10. Measure quality and cycle time together
Record diameter, depth, straightness or exit position, roughness and complete automatic cycle time. These 5 results connect productivity with acceptable part quality.
11. Close documentation and training gaps
Verify machine, electrical and hydraulic manuals, maintenance schedule, lubrication chart, spare-parts list and signed test records. These 6 document groups should be present before handover.
12. Manage open items with ownership
Every unresolved item needs a description, severity, owner, action, due date and closure evidence. A 6-field punch list prevents verbal promises from becoming invisible after acceptance.
| Stage | Primary purpose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| FAT | Verify ordered machine before shipment | Configuration, process and quality record |
| Delivery | Confirm identity and transport condition | Packing list, photos and exceptions |
| Installation | Confirm utilities, foundation and setup | Measurements and signed checks |
| SAT | Verify operation at buyer site | Representative cycle and measured results |
| Handover | Transfer documents, training and open items | Records and punch-list closure |
Add the SAT protocol, site-readiness drawing, training scope, documentation list and punch-list procedure to the purchase order. These 5 attachments clarify responsibility before shipment.
Frequently asked questions
What is a site acceptance test for a deep hole drilling machine?
A SAT verifies the delivered configuration, installation, utilities, safety functions, machine operation, representative process results, documentation and training at the buyer’s site against signed criteria.
Is SAT the same as FAT?
No. FAT is performed before shipment at the supplier, while SAT confirms condition and performance after transport, installation and connection to the buyer’s utilities.
What utilities must be confirmed before installation?
Confirm the ordered electrical supply and grounding, compressed air if required, coolant and lubrication scope, ambient conditions, foundation, lifting access and drainage according to the supplied installation documents.
What should be included in SAT process testing?
Use the agreed material, tool, hole diameter and depth, then record cycle time, coolant conditions and measured hole quality using the signed method and limits.
Prepare the pre-shipment FAT checklist, define the coolant acceptance evidence, and continue with the preventive maintenance plan.