| Part drawing & material | Dimensions, blank condition, weight, tolerances and required finish. | Machine choice, gripping, workholding and the machining process. |
| Current process & output target | Operations, measured cycle times, batch size, shifts and changeovers. | The proposed station sequence, buffers and conditions behind an output estimate. |
| Layout & machine information | Available floor space, existing machine models, controls, access and utilities. | Integration feasibility, installation planning and operator or service access. |
| Quality & project responsibilities | Inspection points, test parts, acceptance method, site constraints and local support. | An agreed delivery scope, verification plan and service arrangement. |