Air Impact Marking Station for Robotic Cell

Published by Marc Steele on

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.

All required components for complete marking station
Station includes a sturdy part rest

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:

Example Station – part rest and height designed per application
  • 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.  


Marc Steele

Marc has been in the marking business for over 15 years. He provides technical assistance through emails and online chat.