Studied the effect of the speed, the material of guide, feeding methods and the properties of cashew nut on the state of cutting during the process of shell. The results showed that within the scope of test level, the rate of correct position was 65.1%, when the cashew was boiled in the 115 ℃, for 20 min, with the pushing speed 20 r/min, wiht the rigid plastic guide , and article vertical feeding.