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Marc Steele

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

I-Mark – Recovery after Safety Stop

Q: What is the recovery if the safety were to go down in the middle of the marking. This does not necessarily stop the marker but the air will go down causing the marker to not mark even though it completes the sequence. What would be your suggestion on how Read more

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsMarch 6, 2020 ago
Dot-Peen

M series Dot-Peen with Heavy Duty Pin – Questions Answered

Questions answered about the M series Dot-Peen with Heavy Duty pin

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsMarch 6, 2020 ago
Dot-Peen

Creating 2D Code Marking with Dot-Peen

I-Mark M series with heady duty pin marking 2D code – video.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsMarch 5, 2020 ago
Dot-Peen

I-Mark Application Fault (1)

Q: Our IM-IS60, has a fault, Application Fault (1): Layout Not Found. We were unable to find any information for this and was hoping you could give us some guidance. A: It means you’re trying to mark a layout number which is not assigned to the controller. There’s a button Read more

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsFebruary 17, 2020 ago
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Financing Available

CMT now offers financing for capital equipment purchases. If you would like a quote, or if you have questions about our financing programs, please e-mail quotes@columbiamt.com.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsFebruary 4, 2020 ago
Deep Dot-Peen marking with I-Mark Howitzer
Dot-Peen

Video Example: Deep Marking with Dot-Peen

Video example of a deep Dot-Peen marking with I-Mark Howitzer

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsJanuary 12, 2020 ago
I-Mark

I-Mark Controller Serial Data Speed

Q: Can the serial data rate be changed from 115200?  We may need to run a serial connection longer distances and 115200 doesn’t support very long runs (maybe a couple of meters). A: Yes, this is configurable within the marking controller specifications. If you have further questions or would like Read more

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsDecember 6, 2019 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Mite-E-Mark Sensor

Questions about Mite-E-Mar retract position sensor.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsNovember 15, 2019 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 78 Mite-E-Mark: a double-acting air impact marker

Information about Mite-E-Mark suggested air diagram.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsOctober 24, 2019 ago
Air Impact Applications

Air Impact Marking Station for Robotic Cell

Columbia Marking Tools air impact 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.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsOctober 13, 2019 ago

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