Blank length and width, panel dimensions, flap geometry, score position, glue seam and opening dimensions may affect magazine loading, picking, erection, filling and closing. The line owner must identify critical interfaces.

Caliper affects magazine capacity, vacuum pickup, score response, folding, compression and closure. Grammage alone does not define caliper, stiffness or surface behaviour.

They influence blank separation, erection force, spring-back and flap control. Use the exact board grade and grain orientation planned for production.

Distorted blanks may bridge in the magazine, miss vacuum cups, feed unevenly or close out of register. Define measurement and conditioning rather than relying on a flat hand sample.

Yes. Position, depth, width, cracking and folding force can affect machine timing and carton geometry. Evaluate them after printing, coating and conditioning.

Seam position, width, squeeze-out, blocking, fibre tear and squareness can alter opening and feeding. Set functional criteria with the cartoner and adhesive system.

Yes. Coatings, laminates, powder, dust and static can change friction and vacuum pickup. Test the final surface on the actual line.

No. The line experiences unit-to-unit variation and interactions among variables. Define sampling, measurement system, distribution and limits for critical characteristics.

They may be read by scanners or vision systems for verification and rejection. Provide the required symbol, location, quiet zone, contrast and print-quality target.

There is no universal number. Agree a representative quantity with the equipment owner based on magazine capacity, startup, target speed, changeover, variation and test objectives.

Approve the line specification, critical-to-function drawing, board and moisture range, crease and seam criteria, print and barcode requirements, sampling plan and documented line-trial result.