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Dot-Peen

Mild steel tooling, radial mark

 Machine used- IM-M75F Part- mild steel tooling Character size- 1/8” tall Number of characters- 22 Marking PSI- 30

By Bernard Sparks, 12 yearsJune 9, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

Slide-A-Mark hammer replacement- the most versatile impact marker

The Slide-A-Mark air impact marker is Columbia’s most versatile impact marker.  With dozens of configurations and tooling options this marker can handle just about all impact applications.  What is not commonly known is how easily this marker’s power range can Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 yearsJune 6, 2014 ago
Custom Embossing Dies

Die shoe holder for emboss stamping

Example of a die shoe holder for emboss stamping.  This example was used for marking vin tags. Each pocket holds up to (13) 3/16” tall custom font characters.  Ref. AC3149

By Bernard Sparks, 12 years ago
Dot-Peen

How to Set up your rotator on IMARK 2.0

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    

By Drew Davis, 12 yearsJune 6, 2014 ago
Custom Embossing Dies

Complete automatic-embossing numbering heads from CMT

(7) digit, 1/2″ characters embossing serial numbers.  CMT specializes in custom embossing numbering heads.  With the requirement for the male and female dies to mate perfectly on every single press stroke, CMT provides custom die shoes to fit the customers Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 yearsJune 2, 2014 ago
Dot-Peen

Using CAD images inside I-Mark software to aid in programming

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 Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 yearsJune 2, 2014 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

1/2″ Custom Logo Stamp CMH50LOGOC (( Signature Stamp ))

1/2″ Logo on R-Buster steel hand stamp. Custom designed logo stamp. a) Shank sized to fit b) 5″ long for easy gripping c) Double pass engraved for extra clarity d) Custom heat treat for long life e) Soft Hammer end to Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsMay 31, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

Impact marker in harsh enviroment

Q: I need to mark a part with (1) 3/16” tall character. I was looking at the model 78 series. Will the 78 work in an environment covered in coolant? I have used other impact markers in the past but the coolant Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 yearsMay 30, 2014 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

3/8″ Custom Logo Stamp CMH38LOGOS (( ACE inside Oval ))

3/8″ Logo on R-Buster steel hand stamp. Custom designed logo stamp. a) Shank sized to fit b) 5″ long for easy gripping c) Double pass engraved for extra clarity d) Custom heat treat for long life e) Soft Hammer end to Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsMay 29, 2014 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

1″ Custom Logo Stamp CMH100LOGOM (( BOERUM ))

1″ Logo on R-Buster steel hand stamp. Custom designed logo stamp. a) Shank sized to fit b) 5″ long for easy gripping c) Double pass engraved for extra clarity d) Custom heat treat for long life e) Soft Hammer end to Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsMay 29, 2014 ago

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