Air powered marking tools.
Q: How much force will it take to impact mark (8) 1/8” tall characters into mild steel? A: Depending on the grade of mild steel. Each character will require 1,200 to 1,500 lbs. So the total amount of force needed to mark all (8) character at one time would Read more
Q: We are currently using the model 78-FN-OB-10 to mark (1) 1/8” tall character into aluminum. The problem we are having is every 500 or so marks the stamp insert is falling out. Should we use Loctite to prevent the set screw from loosening? A: NO DO NOT USE Read more
Q: We have an application where we need to stake two assembled parts shown in the picture below (bronze part press fitted inside SS part). The stake mark shown is approx. 1.6 x 3 mm in size and it was made with a hydraulic press using a 2.5 inch diameter Read more
We have a Raw youtube video which was done for a remote customer to help with the installation of a Slide-A-Mark. This can also be helpful for any Impact marker CMT manufactures. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lQ92xw-QoE
Q: We have a list of materials that calls for impact marker 88-OB-SO, the “How to Order” chart on page 6 of the Automatic Air Impact markers catalog does not tell me what the O at the end of the model number defines. A: The “O” at the end of Read more
Q: I have two more questions: In the Air-requirements table it shows the time of extend. http://columbiamt.com/CMT-Impact-Marking/Air-Requirements.html I would like to knew if it is the same time for retraction. Is a break needed between the time of extend and retraction and between each impact. A: Yes. The same amount of Read more
Q: When we set the valve to forward (pressurize 3) yes the cylinder goes to the marking stamp, when it touches the part a locking sound comes but the air leak comes from point 1 and point 2 even it stops moving. Like there is no isolation for air in Read more
Q: Model 288 not returning. A: Haven’t had a non-returning 288 before. Not to say it can’t happen but it would be rare. Given that, the basic operation requires the air to push the piston back and blow out the key way until the rod is all the way home.This Read more