Clinching Equipment Path Selector

Describe the production constraint first. The selector returns a provisional equipment-category path and the questions that still need sample validation.

Selection begins with where the head must work. Mobility reveals whether the machine can remain at one station. Volume separates trial work from a repeated production sequence. Control requirements indicate how closely settings and interfaces must be managed. Restricted access can outweigh a preference for a fixed press. Industry context may expose a more application-specific route. Sample trials confirm whether the joint meets the acceptance plan. Final choice follows the tested material stack rather than a category label.