Start with the parts you need to machine. Dimensions, material, machining locations and the required operations provide a better basis for discussing a model than spindle speed alone. Include drawings with the enquiry and mark the areas that need milling, drilling, boring or tapping.
Then check table size, axis travels and clamping space. A photograph cannot tell you whether a workpiece will fit. Confirm these dimensions with the supplier before deciding on a machine.
Review the tool magazine early as well. A 24-tool arm-type magazine is standard, with a 32-tool chain magazine available as an option. List the tools needed for the machining sequence before discussing capacity. If the job calls for a right-angle head, check its compatibility with the machine and the proposed setup.
Finally, put the model and configuration in the written quotation, including the CNC control, spindle specifications, guideways, chip removal equipment and accessories. Resolving these details before ordering makes it easier to check the equipment against the agreed requirements later.
