Specs
Export Week specs
Configuration notes and reference figures for Export Week.
What Export Week specs include for planning
The Export Week specs page sets out the practical details linked to export preparation. It helps buyers and partners confirm how the machine is packed, documented and readied for shipment.
Export preparation starts with machine dimensions, packed weight, and the power details that must travel with the unit. For Somerset West shipments, the specs need to reflect crate size, handling points, and whether the order includes a CNC router, CO₂ laser, or profile cell sections. Cape humidity, port handling, and onward road freight all influence how the machine is wrapped and listed.
Record the packed footprint before collection is booked. Include door clearance, forklift access, and the position of loose parts such as water chillers, extractor sections, control boxes, and cable sets. That information helps the receiving workshop plan unloading without guessing from photos.
Packed machine reference points
Export Week specs should state the crate measurements, gross weight, and the main items packed with the machine. It is also the place to note supply voltage, phase requirements, and any accessories travelling in separate boxes. Buyers can then match the shipment to site access and electrical planning before arrival.
Link Export Week specs to the correct packing record, serial details, and the paperwork used for dispatch. Before handover to transport, check that the machine description, crate count, and accessory list match the final load. Tell the Somerset West team the material and sheet size you plan to cut, and we will match a router, CO₂ laser or profile cell.
- Crate size, weight, and lift points
- Voltage, phase, and plug details recorded
- Accessory boxes listed with the main unit
Cape dispatch conditions to note
Machines leaving the Cape need specs that suit storage, loading, and travel beyond the immediate area. Salt air near Somerset West can affect bare metal parts during staging, so wrapped components and exposed rails should be identified clearly on the packing notes. If the order includes consumables or spare lenses, list them separately from the machine crate.
Road freight and container moves place different demands on packaging. Router beds, laser tubes, extraction parts, and loose guards must be secured according to the actual shipment method, not a generic packing line. Power interruptions can also delay final testing, so the record should show whether checks were completed before packing or after restart.
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Dispatch documents to capture
Best for orders that need workshop output prepared for dispatch beyond the local area.
Keep the export file tied to the machine that was inspected and packed. Record the serial number, packing date, crate count, and any setup notes the receiving team will need for installation. When a buyer asks what was prepared for shipment, the answer should sit in one place instead of being pulled from several records.
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