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Dot-Peen

Question about depth of initial(first) I-Mark mark

Q: After the cell sits idle (overnight) for a period the marking head will slam into the work-piece when the cell starts operations again. A: All of the air is out of the system(or it bleeds out from sitting) and Read more

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago
Handy Andy

Air Compressor Size for Handy Andy

Q: We are marking only a few firearm parts at a time when needed so a large compressor should not be needed. Please advise what size compressor will work for me, I do want to be able to use it Read more

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago
Air Impact FAQ

Model 288 3 ton double acting Air cylinder return position sensor

Question about position sensor in model 288 double acting 3 ton air impact marker.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 8, 2019 ago
Numbering Head

Hot Stamping Automated Numbering Head

Hot stamp numbering head to mark (4) 1 3/4″ characters into plastic.

By Dottie Peene, 6 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago
Air Impact Applications

3 Ton Air Impact Marker Press – Marking Hex

Air impact marker have provided a FAST and DEEP marks for production required marks. The marks made include date codes to QC marks and more. Most of Columbia Marking Tools’ air impact markers are integrated into automated machinery. However, CMT does offer complete station solutions for both manual and automated cells.

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 1, 2019 ago
Bar Stock Marker

Marking 124 characters per second

Bar Stock marking is the fastest technique for marking.

By Drew Davis, 6 yearsJuly 19, 2019 ago
Fig 3 Close-up of maring die and marked bronze bar
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
Laser Marking

LE16 Wiring Diagram

The Red light should be turned on when the laser has generated a fault/error.  Please check the Keyence I/O diagnostics page in the Marking Builder software to ensure that this output is being turned on. Link For Wiring Diagram The Read more

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, 7 yearsJune 14, 2019 ago
Roll Mark Examples

Logo Mark on Round Part

Columbia Marking Tools Model 410 hydraulic roll marker makes a clear deep logo impression into steel.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsJune 14, 2019 ago
Logo Mark on ROund part

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