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Air Impact Applications

Model 851 marking date code into Automotive Rear Lower Control Arm

Marking Solution tested: Standard 751KA and KB holders Part Description: Rear Lower Control Arm Part Material: High Strength Alloy. Marking info: 1234     Character Size: 4 1/8″ Information in 2D Code: N/A Mark cycle time required: 5 Seconds Reason for test mark: Air Pressure: 75 PSI Cycle Time: 2 seconds

By Dottie Peene, 7 yearsMarch 15, 2019 ago
Air Impact Applications

Impact marker in harsh enviroment

Q: I need to mark a part with (1) 3/16” tall character. I was looking at the model 78 series. Will the 78 work in an environment covered in coolant? I have used other impact markers in the past but the coolant has caused them to fail.   A: CMT offers a Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 yearsMay 30, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

marking pressure for (8) 1/8” tall characters into mild steel

Q: How much force will it take to impact mark (8) 1/8” tall characters into mild steel?   A: Depending on the grade of mild steel. Each character will require 1,200 to 1,500 lbs. So the total amount of force needed to mark all (8) character at one time would Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 years ago
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