Specs
Sample Pack specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Sample Pack.
What to include in the pack
Sample Pack specs set out what to send, what will be tested and what the returned samples need to show. Keep trial pieces, material notes and cutting conditions lined up from the start.
Send trial pieces that match the material you want to run in production, not offcuts from a different grade. Note thickness, face finish, backing, sheet size and any protective film so the cutter, blade choice and hold-down method can be checked against the actual job. Inland dust, coastal humidity and stoppages from load-shedding should be written into the test notes where they affect feed, extraction or restart procedure.
Each returned sample should show the cut edge, entry point and any marking left by clamps, nests or vacuum zones. Note blade wear, guide position and support method with the pack so they can be compared against the sample result. That record is useful when the operator resets after a changeover or a power interruption.
Checks tied to returned samples
The sample report should name the tooling stack, spindle or knife setting, feed rate and any support material used under the part. Record whether the edge stayed square, whether fibres lifted, and whether dimensions held across repeat cuts. A short spec sheet is more useful here than a long sales-style description.
Before widening the trial, link the sample notes to the related application record and any edge finishing requirement listed under Edgework. Say which cutter you run and we will match the sample pack to it. Check the dispatch label against the sample ID before the parcel leaves.
- Material grade listed on each piece
- Edge condition marked after first pass
Site factors that change results
A sample pack from a Johannesburg plant may need different notes from one prepared for Durban or Cape Town. Dust load, humidity, extraction condition and courier timing all affect how trial parts are packed, labelled and interpreted on arrival. If the cell is an older installation, state what controller, guards and support tables are in use rather than describing it as standard.
Moist sea air can change board behaviour and adhesive tack during storage before cutting. Dry inland conditions often show up as dust build-up on sensors, guides and vacuum surfaces, which can alter hold and tracking through a run. Where power failures interrupt testing, mark which sample was cut after restart so results are not mixed together.
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Sample brief numbers to record
Write down the job reference, material code, thickness, required edge quality and quantity of pieces in the test set. Add any failed cut history, such as fraying corners, heat on the edge or undersize parts, so the trial is aimed at a known issue instead of guesswork.
Store the spec with the machine record, tooling notes and the returned sample photos while the settings are still current. When procurement or production asks what was tested, the sheet should show what was sent, what was cut and what acceptance points were used.
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