Keep the Supplier Lot Label With Each Sample Record

Two blanks sold under the same broad material name may come from different supplies. Keeping the original lot or purchase reference with a sample record makes later comparisons more meaningful.

Capture identity before testing

Record the supplier description, purchase reference, and any composition or coating information supplied with the blank. Photograph the packaging label separately from the sample. Keep private order details in the internal record rather than a public result photo.

A label is a traceability aid, not approval for laser use. Confirm suitability through reliable material information and the equipment guidance before considering a test. Unknown coatings or incomplete composition information should remain unresolved rather than being guessed from appearance.

Link the result to one sample

Assign a sample identifier and use it consistently in the photograph, settings record, and observation notes. When supplies change, create a new record instead of silently inheriting an earlier result.

For AntBelt G1 planning, this approach keeps evidence tied to the actual blank examined. One documented sample does not guarantee equivalent behavior across future lots, finishes, or products.

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