As robots play an increasing role in automated production, Columbia Marking Tools now provides complete marking stations for robot work cells.

CMT’s air impact markers have been a preferred solution for industrial manufacturing for over half a century. These compact systems provide a quick easy mark – from a station id to a part number, or date code. CMT’s air impact markers are a low cost solution to dot-peen and laser marking systems. In addition, these rugged marking units have a speedy cycle time, and provide a deep legible mark.

These new stations are designed for robotic work cells and come ready to mark with a selection of air impact markers, all required valves, impact marker mount, part rest, and optional Fieldbus for PLC communications.

Air impact markers provide a very intense impact and CMT recommends the use of a part rest during the marking process. The part rest can be designed to hold the part while the robot does other operations, or as shown, just a small back-up detail.

CMT’s complete automation cell stations include:

• Air impact unit
• Filter, regulator, lubricator and OSHA safety lockout
• 4-way valve with air timer
• Heavy duty riser construction
• Part rest/marking backup
• Optional field bus
• Optional wired return sensor
• All mounted and assembled – ready to install in automation cell

If you have further questions or would like a quotation, please give us a call at 586-949-8400. Or e-mail quotes@columbiamt.com.