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I-Mark

Marking techniques: Scribe marking on plastic

The I-Mark Scribe has a diamond tip to clearly mark on a wide range of materials. This is an example scribe mark on a plastic helmet. The example also shows how the tip can easily mark on a contoured surface.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsAugust 24, 2019 ago
I-Mark

I-Mark Tag Map for Implicit Ethernet IP Communications

Q: Would you happen to have a Tag Map for implicit communication from a compact logix to an I Mark controller? A: Attached is an example project where you can find the mapping of the bits and their function. I-Mark-Ethernet-Example

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsAugust 23, 2019 ago
Ads

Manufacturing in America

Columbia Marking Tools is taking center stage at the MADE IN AMERICA show. The first ever MADE IN USA trade show is October 3rd through 6th in Indianapolis Indiana, and will feature manufacturers from all industries.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsAugust 22, 2019 ago
Air Impact Applications

Floating Holder – Designed for the Real World

The Classic Columbia Marking Tools air impact markers are used to quickly and economically mark part numbers and date codes into metal parts. Sometimes the sheet metal being marked has a bend to it, sometimes the part does not lay perfectly flat in the fixture, sometimes the part isn’t as flat as planned.

By Marc Steele, 7 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago
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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 yearsAugust 4, 2019 ago
Fig 3 Close-up of maring die and marked bronze bar
Bar Stock Marker

Marking 124 characters per second

Bar Stock marking is the fastest technique for marking.

By Drew Davis, 7 yearsJuly 19, 2019 ago
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, 7 yearsJune 23, 2019 ago
Embossing of a gutter using a male and female embossing die pair

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