Q: How do I set a shift in I-Mark A: Let the software open fully, then on the ribbon menu across the top of the software called Shifts. This will open up the Shifts dialog box. Select Add to add a new shift. It will bring Read more…
Here is a demonstration of how to change a layout while marking without creating a new layout. Once you have your layouts taught in to their select locations and you want to change the your text (i.e. part numbers, job number, date code) you can modify your text rather than creating a new layout for every part. There Read more…
Creating a New Layout A marking layout is the data that the machine will print. To do this we will need to select “Create layout form the home ribbon” After selecting your “Create New Layout” tab a new window will open prompting you to choose your Read more…
To prevent a shut down of your I-Mark machine. It is important you register your machine before your start marking. Benefits of registration include: Unrestricted marking license, free software upgrades for 2 years, email notices of software changes/upgrades/hints, also notices about discounts and promotions Follow the link to Read more…
Q: After I create a layout and I attempt to mark my part it seems that the parameters are off. Is there a way to know exactly where I will be marking? A: Yes! I -Mark has a teach function that will allow you to teach your marking location Read more…
How do I set up my rotator on my I-Mark program? How to use the rotator in 2.0 Answer: An easy step by step instructional manual follow the hyperlink below. How to use the Rotator
Customers purchasing programmable dot peen marking stations often ask what can be done to make programming a marking layout easier. The answer is simple, use the CAD data of the part as a background image in your marking layout. Below is a picture of a simple product tag, the CAD Read more…
Q: How do I set up a counter in your IMARK program. A: First you’ll want to setup the counters parameters. Let the software open fully, then on the ribbon menu across the top of the software called IM-M75 (or IM-M125) click on this icon. This will open Read more…
Columbia is often asked how long the diamond stylus in our programmable scribe marking systems last. The generalized rule of thumb is approx. 5 times longer than a traditional carbide stylus used in other dot peen markers. There is no exact answer, as the question is likable to asking how Read more…