How do I release or hold a sample after its agreed dimensional, colour and artwork checks?
Use signed-off tolerances. A pending revision or mismatched colour always holds the sample.
Open Packaging Sample ReleaseTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Packaging Sample Release. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Component | Target mm | Measured mm | Tolerance mm | Colour | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeve | 125 | 125.4 | 0.5 | match | approved |
| Tray | 91 | 92 | 0.4 | match | pending |
Example result
Tray · Hold · Dimension outside tolerance · Revision pending
Who uses this?
Packaging quality teams. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed packaging quantity and options to quote idea for packaging quality teams. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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