When designing the plant layout for the installation of new equipment there are several key points to consider.

• size of machinery versus floor space and ceiling height
• alignment and integration with ancilliary equipment
• work flow around the new equipment
• work flow in adjacent areas
• room to install the equipment
• room to operate the equipment
• room to service and maintain the equipment
• room to service and maintain the tooling
• demands on electrical and compressed air supplies
• placement and connection to power supplies
• waste fluid containment and disposal
• access, egress, ventilation, and lighting
• material handling of raw stock and finished product
• collection and disposal of scrap