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Marking Stamps and dies

Steel and brass dies and stamps for marking products.

Embossing of a gutter using a male and female embossing die pair
Custom Embossing Dies

Embossing die pair and die shoe for aluminum gutters

The Boldest markings are made from an Embossing marking process rather than a standard marking process. The Embossing technique requires dies on both sides of the workpiece.

By Bernard Sparks, 6 yearsJune 23, 2019 ago
CNC Roll Marking Attachment with Solid Die
Automatic Roll Type Holders

CNC Marking Tool – Roll attachment Model R900

CNC Roll Type Holder with solid roll dies to mark around OD of round parts – and close to the collet.

By Dottie Peene, 6 yearsJune 14, 2019 ago
CMT Roll Logo Roll Die
Marking Stamps and dies

Custom Roll Die – Example #1

Columbia Marking Tools manufactures precision made roll dies. These roll dies are made to exacting standards for both durability and marking excellence. Columbia Marking Tools has revamped our manufacturing process and can extend extreme discounts on roll dies to our customers. Contact – quotes@columbiamt.com for more information.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsJune 6, 2019 ago
Marking Stamps and dies

CM7X round inserts – Special length?

Q: The standard length is 3/4″. What special length options are available? A: Up to 3″ long.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsJanuary 14, 2019 ago
Marking Stamps and dies

CMM stamping Dies – Material and Hardness

Q: What material are the CMM090 stamps made of and what hardness? Are there different materials available? A: Tool steel. Varies with availability – O-1 or W-1. The hardness is 58Rc. CMT offers custom materials – please specify.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsJanuary 11, 2019 ago
Marking Stamps and dies

Replacing Stamps in RMC Roll type holders

When replacing your stamps in your roll type holder it is very important to make that your stamps are properly set in the holder before you tighten down and attach to your machine.       Columbia’s wedge type steel stamps are designed to fit into our RM roll type Read more

By Drew Davis, 10 yearsOctober 15, 2015 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

Classic car restoration

Customer- I am restoring a 1966 Chevy and would like to mark the engine block. Can you replicate the current markings on the engine? If so what do you need me to provide. Thank you.   CMT- Yes we can replicate the font. We would need a high resolution picture Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years 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
Steel Stamps

Press style stamp with logo and pocket for segment insert. Ref. AK05102

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago
Roll Dies

Programmable Roll Marking Machine

Question: I have 25 different parts and need a Roll Marking Machine with quick change over.  Can you help us with this? Answer: Absolutely.  Below are some photos of a completely programmable roll marking machine with a servo drive programmable slide stroke.  With a tap of a button on the Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 11 years ago

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