6 lines of text engraved on cancave brass die to be used in hot stamping press to mark the OD of a round plastic tube. Hot stamp mark made with a concave brass die and black foil Read more
Q: It is not clear which side should be furnishing power, sourcing or sinking, and what is isolated. For example, the output connections call for both a 24v and a Common connection from the customer. I am confused as to why it needs both. In addition pins 11 & 12 Read more
Q: How to program layout for ASCII placeholders? Which code do you use the %P# or the %###? How do you determine the size of the placeholder?
A: When programming text the following box will be seen on the I-Mark screen:
The %P# is used for is the proper command for programming a Serial data string variable. The %### is used to print ASCII characters within the marking layout.
In the command string “%P#” the only item that is changed is #. This is replaced with a variable from 0 through 9. The number relates to the field number in the incoming data string. The text box will automatically be size to fit the information in the data string. The three elements that the programmer may control are: 1) The size of the Text 2) The spcaing of the Text 3) The location of the Lower Left Hand corner of the Text box.
Q: When installing the CMT Retro Fit valve pack, I have a question on the operation. I see that the shop air goes into the FRL. When the Solenoid is used it opens and closes the valve. Within this step, I am confused where the timer comes into play. A: You give it Read more
Q: We are currently using your Double actioning 8 Ton stamper, to stamp stainless steel fittings. When using the stamper (in a automated process), we are experiencing “Double Stamping” which is making the impression hard to read. We are wondering how we can prevent this. A: Thanks for contacting our on-line help Read more
Simple concepts were forgotten in the design and manufacture of the above embossing die. What they did was perfectly match two pieces of metal to form a die. What they forgot was how the metal would move and the forces involved. The design and manufacture of embossing dies combines 3D Read more
Q: Can the marking orientation be changed on the Slide-A-Mark? A: Yes. 1) Loosen the front collar 2) Rotate to required orientation 3) Retighten, be sure to not over tighten or marker will not function properly.
Q: Can the ports or mounting bracket be rotated on the model 88, model 98, model 288, or model 298? A: No. The mounting bracket and the sleeve of the cylinder are assembled with such force that after assembly the cylinder is internally honed. To disassemble the part would require Read more