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By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsMarch 7, 2015 ago
Marking Stamps and dies

Can I use my hand stamp in a press?

Q- I have an R-Buster hand stamp for marking mild steel. I was only marking 25-50 parts per day. My business has taken off and the volume is now over 200 per day. I would like to use a press to make the marking process more consistent and faster. Is Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact FAQ

Valve pack for double acting air impact maker

Q- I recently purchased the model 78-FK-OB-20 along with the RVPDDC retro fit valve pack. Due to a application change, I now need to use the model 98 single acting air impact marker. Do I need a new valve pack or will the double acting version work?   A- No you Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsMarch 4, 2015 ago
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How can I obtain a quote from Columbia Marking Tools?

Columbia Marking Tools has many different ways to send in RFQ’s. You can e-mail sales@columbiamt.com  or rfq@columbiamt.com or quotes@columbiamt.com You can also e-mail general questions/RFQ’s to info@columbiamt.com Not big on e-mail and want to hear from a friendly knowledgeable voice? Well then call 586-949-8400      

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsMarch 1, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 288 part number location

The model 288’s part number location can somethimes be hard to find. It is stamped on the mounting bracket. See beolw.    

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 751/851 part number location

The complete part number will be stamped on the back cap. See below for an example. (click on pictures to enlarge)

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsFebruary 27, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 298 part number location

The part number for the model 298 will be stamped on the brass front cap. See below for an example. (click on pictures to enlarge)

By Bernard Sparks, 11 yearsFebruary 27, 2015 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 78 part number location.

The part number for the model 78 can be located on the side on the housing. See below for an example.  

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Dot-Peen

Custom mounted dot-peen marking machine

Custom mounted compact dot-peen marking machine. The mount for this unit was designed to mark an engine block in the fully assembled state. For more information please call 586-949-8400    

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Flat Indention Numbering Heads - 123 & 130

130P Press style numbering head

130P-5M-09 (ref. AK04461) (5) manually indexed wheels Each wheel has (10) stations Character size is 3/32″ tall Each station can be any alpha numeric character Characters are sharp face for metal marking Shank size is 1.25″ dia x 2″ long Custom shank sizes are available        

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago

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