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Handoff Pack
A Handoff Pack records the exact cutting details for a CNC Rainbow job before it moves to the next desk or machine. It keeps the drawing, bit choice, offsets, and setup remarks together so the next operator works from the same information.
How handoff packs support CNC Rainbow cutting jobs
Handoff Pack brings the drawing, tool list, path notes and setup details into one place for the next team. It suits jobs that move from quoting to cutting, or from one operator to another, without guesswork.
Begin with the board or plate being cut, then note the cutter diameter, spindle speed, feed rate, and hold-down method. MDF needs dust extraction checks, plywood can lift on the top veneer, and aluminium needs chip control and lubricant notes. In South African workshops, power interruptions and late material arrivals also need to be marked against the job.
Keep the machine setup notes and the first test piece. Those help the next shift see clamp position, spoilboard condition, cutter reach, and any edge breakout from the previous run. A short printed note next to the router can stop repeat errors on nested parts or drilled holes.
What sits inside the pack
The pack should show the latest drawing, the tool list, zero point reference, and any path edits made after quoting. Add notes on coating choice, cutter wear, and where tabs, onion skin, or finishing passes were needed. Clear job records matter more than vague handover messages passed across the workshop.
Link the Handoff Pack to the matching cell record and any chips note before extra work is added. Check tooling, origin points, and file names one more time before the parcel leaves with the courier. Bit orders depend on the shank size, the material and the router you run them on.
- Tool list tied to the actual cut file
- Setup photo taken before sheets are loaded
- Previous fault noted beside the setup
Workshop conditions worth recording
Note collection windows, transport handover points, and any restrictions around access to the machine or stock area. Gauteng dust, coastal moisture, and mixed-age routers can all change how a job should be restarted. Separate the cutter request from the production batch so the next team can see what must run and what can wait.
Humidity near the coast can affect stored tooling and sheet condition before cutting starts. Inland sites often need more frequent cleaning around rails, collets, and vacuum zones. Where load-shedding affects the shift, mark whether the first article was approved before or after the interruption.
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Notes that prevent rework
Brief Handoff Pack with spindle photos, cutter sizes, and where the previous job went wrong. Keep the subject line specific.
Write down the sample cut result while the machine settings are still visible on screen or at the controller. Add cutter size, stick-out, pass depth, and any corner cleanup done by hand. When a buyer asks for proof, this sheet supports the drawing pack and the tooling record with usable workshop detail.
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