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Air Impact marking Sheet Metal

In the fast-paced world of metal parts production, precision and speed are critical. A leading industrial manufacturer faced challenges in marking metal sheets with a clear, durable 6-digit code while maintaining consistent production cycles. Standard cylinders were too slow and lacked the durability required for tough industrial environments. They needed a solution that could deliver fast, precise, and reliable markings without compromising on quality.

By Dottie Peene, 2 monthsOctober 7, 2025 ago

Air Impact Examples

Part Traceability on Metal Rails Using Slide-A-Mark

Efficient and reliable part traceability is essential for manufacturing operations, particularly in industries where compliance, quality control, and tracking are critical. Columbia Marking Tools’ Slide-A-Mark system offers a high-speed, low-noise solution for marking metal components with permanent codes.

By Dottie Peene, 2 monthsOctober 7, 2025 ago

Roll Mark Examples

Case Study: 4 Line Roll Mark on Tube

This case study highlights the use of the 860 all-air roll marking machine for marking heavy-duty steel tubes. The objective was to achieve clear, durable markings across multiple lines, ensuring long-term traceability and identification.

By Dottie Peene, 10 monthsFebruary 10, 2025 ago

Roll Mark Examples

Roll Marking on Cast Iron Fitting

Manufacturers often require permanent, readable marks on steel components to ensure traceability, quality control, and compliance with industry standards. Achieving consistent, high-quality marks on coated parts can be challenging, particularly when marking small characters on curved or irregular surfaces. Columbia Marking Tools (CMT) provides reliable roll marking solutions designed for durability, precision, and speed, even on coated steel fittings.

By Dottie Peene, 11 monthsJanuary 1, 2025 ago

Air Impact Examples

Round Steel Tube – Prick Punch with Impact Marker

Mite-E-Mark Model 78 is used for more than marking. Denting, and deforming. Just a small punch makes a big impact.

By Dottie Peene, 3 yearsMay 16, 2023 ago

Roll Mark Examples

Roll Marking Flat Sheet Metal

Roll Marking is a great solution for marking applications that require a deep mark and quick cycle time. This example shows an deep mark that is required for a coating process applied after the marking was done. Part: Flat Sheet MetalMaterial: SteelCharacter size: 3/16″ charactersNumber of characters: lines of variable Read more

By Dottie Peene, 3 yearsMay 9, 2023 ago