CMT has been invited to upgrade dot-peen installations that are using a competitor’s systems and have a homing failure. We also understand that a “Soft” or programmed “Home” position” is being used in these applications. The Red Star is at the corner of the marking window and is the actual Read more…
The Model 288 (an other air impact markers) all have a COMPLETE part number marked on them. The location for this part number is on the angle or mounting bracket. The complete part number can be found on the angle bracket/mounting bracket. The model 288 has many different configurations Read more…
Side by side test of the same part being marked two different ways. Aluminum Part Mark (25) 1/8″ characters with corresponding 2D code Method #1 Dot-Peen with IMID60 I-Mark Integrator Dot-Peen System IMID60 2D Code Method #2 Scribe with IMC150 I-Mark Custom Scribe System – Square -Dot IMC Square Dot 2D code Read more…
Q: We have had Handy Andy Engraver for about 10 years and have never replaced anything on it. It seems to be inconsistent on engraving, we used to use a 1/8” spacer from the tip of the engraver to our work, it now seems to be more like 3/8”. Could Read more…
Q: Is it possible that the Silent Scribe I-Mark system can retract 1″? A: Yes the PZ option is the perfect solution for applications where there is a concern about damaging the marking system during part loading and unloading. Video of PZ in action.
Q: Is there a way to make the Handy Andy Professional software save the Com port after closing software and re-opening? It defaults to Com 3 at every start-up, which is not the port I am using, and I can not use Com 3 for the machine. Yes – this Read more…
Q: I’m working with a I-Mark Series impact printer and need to know how long the I need to hold the cycle start ON for to get the marker started? A: The I-Mark marking system only requires a momentary Start Signal to begin the marking sequence. As short at Read more…
Q: We have an IM-300 with two ID60 heads at a customer’s facility. This unit is the first of two that has been in service for a few months. Our customer has raised a few questions that we are looking for answers for. 1. What is the expected life of Read more…
Q: We are experiencing a periodic Loss of “Marking In Progress” signal? A: We understand that there is a periodic communication issue with one of our systems. Please understand that all CMT I-Mark systems are fully tested and of course we do stand behind our warranty policy. Sometimes a look Read more…