Scribe marking machines and sample marks
Sample mark was done on CMT I-Mark IMI60 *Parts were provided with a sample of current mark. Test mark to show the how CMT’s Scribe can make a reliable stress free mark Test Mark Marking: Torx 5/16” Hex Bit Material: SAS ( MAT35.1.53) Reading: logo Read more…
This document outlines how to setup and use the I-Mark start button which is purchased separately from CMT. The start button will be used to execute a particular program over and over without needing to interact with the software. This is useful if a PC is not available Read more…
Side by side test of the same part being marked two different ways. Aluminum Part Mark (25) 1/8″ characters with corresponding 2D code Method #1 Dot-Peen with IMID60 I-Mark Integrator Dot-Peen System IMID60 2D Code Method #2 Scribe with IMC150 I-Mark Custom Scribe System – Square -Dot IMC Square Dot 2D code Read more…
Thinking about making your fixture in house? A new customer recently called us in because they were breaking diamond scribe pins. As you can see from the picture, this is not a good fixture design. CMT can offer tool steel fixtures that will work for your specific parts and save Read more…
SquareDot is one of the State of the art features of the I-Mark software exclusively offered by Columbia Marking Tools. This features allows you to print a Data Matrix using high resolution squares instead of simple dots. Squares allow for the camera to identify the code on hard Read more…
Q: How do I download and save a new layout in my I-Mark program. A: Now that you have taught your marking location, you can download your layout and start marking. Select your machine in the navigation now to bring up your active window.. There will be a green 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…
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…
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…
Q: Is it possible that the Silent Scribe I-Mark system can retract 1″? A: Yes the PZ option is the perfect solution for applications where there is a concern about damaging the marking system during part loading and unloading. Video of PZ in action.