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Air Impact FAQ

How do I make (2) impact markers fire simultaneously

Customer call for technical help regarding (2) air impact markers: Customer: I have (2) model 78 mite-e-marks hitting opposite sides of a part.  When I fire the valve they are not hitting simultaneously and they are knocking the part out Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 years ago
Dot-Peen

Dot peen of very small characters

Question: How small of a character can I mark with the I-Mark M-75 series dot peen marker with the “fixed dot” style marking stylus? Answer:  There are many factors that can affect the results of small character marking.  The “fixed Read more

By Brian Barbara, 12 years ago
Dot-Peen

Dot Peen Marking on a curved surface without using a rotator.

Q: Can the I-Mark be used to mark on a curved part without using a rotator? A: YES. Using the fixed dot pin on the Bench Top M Series gives you that option. The fixed dot pin travels over an 1/2″ Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 yearsMay 3, 2014 ago
Numbering Head

123 Numbering Head

123-6A-25-A-AB9238 Combination stamp holder and straight style numbering head including: A. (6) wheel 1/4″ character sequential numbering head B. (6) auto index wheels C. Wheels to be engraved per legend layout D. Air powered serial actuation system E. Dual stamp Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsMay 1, 2014 ago
Air Impact Applications

marking pressure for (8) 1/8” tall characters into mild steel

Q: How much force will it take to impact mark (8) 1/8” tall characters into mild steel?   A: Depending on the grade of mild steel. Each character will require 1,200 to 1,500 lbs. So the total amount of force Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 years ago
Air Impact FAQ

Stamp falling out during marking operation.

Q: We are currently using the model 78-FN-OB-10 to mark (1) 1/8” tall character into aluminum. The problem we are having is every 500 or so marks the stamp insert is falling out. Should we use Loctite to prevent the Read more

By Bernard Sparks, 12 years ago
Custom Hand Stamps

1/4″ Custom Logo Stamp CMH25LOGOM (( TEXAS ))

1/4″ 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 Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 years ago
Custom Hand Stamps

1″ Custom Logo Stamp CMH100LOGO (( Horse ))

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 Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsApril 22, 2014 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

Custom Charm Stamped with 1/8″ Character

Custom Charm marked with 1/8″ Characters For Machine Made Hand. http://www.columbiamt.com/store/Machine_Made_Hand_Stamps13.html

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsApril 22, 2014 ago
Custom Hand Stamps

3/16″ Custom Logo Stamp to be CHM19LOGOC (( GAM))

3/16″ 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 Read more

By Dottie Peene, 12 yearsApril 22, 2014 ago

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