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Fundamentals of Signage Machines

3/12/2024

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Machines that Make the Signs for the Times
Whether it is the elegant requirements of architectural signs, meeting ADA (Americans with Disabilities ACT) wayfinding requirements, or durable safety signs that survive rugged environments how you make the sign matters.
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Leading Marks is an authorized distributor of the GravoTech engraving systems and the MAX USA Bepop 4-color thermal printers. Specializing in identification requirements, Leading Marks believes in presenting options that allow the customer options to meet the expectations of the job and work within the available budget for the capital investment.

Engraving Machines

GravoTech, a leader of direct part marking machinery, offers a complete line of rotary and laser engraving machines. ​The rotary systems come in compact units for simple tasks of creating small legend plates, switch plates and more.
IS200: Small engraving machine that is rotary and portable
IS200: Small engraving machine that is rotary and portable
Larger rotary engravers have varying field size for larger signs – and are great for light duty routing decorative designs specific to architectural projects.

The GravoTech gantry lasers support the engraving a wide range of materials. The CO2 or fiber laser sources fulfill needs of cutting and engraving with power sources starting at 25W up to 150W. Systems with a combination of sources are also available.

Leading Marks also supports engraving requirements post sale with sign holders, modular frames, engraving materials and other associated supplies.
Gravotech LS100 EX: The signage and small series CO2 laser machine
Gravotech LS100 EX: The signage and small series CO2 laser machine

Thermal Printers

​Safety signage and labeling is a critical part of the safety process for manufacturing and construction alike — especially for specialty contractors such as electrical and mechanical. ANSI and OSHA requirements give guidelines to help identify areas where danger or caution should be exercised during operation and/or maintenance of equipment.
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Max USA CPM-200GU 8 inch Wide Sign and Label Printing & Cutting Machine with process color capability
The MAX USA thermal printers can be found in manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, educational & health care facilities and many more places of operations. MAX USA has been recognized worldwide as a leader of industrial tools and office products.
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The Bepop printers enable you to respond immediately when safety incidents occur – no more waiting for outsourced items or needs to purchase minimum quantities.
  • Safety signage
  • Evacuation Maps
  • Shadow boards
The 4-color MAX USA Bepop printers are available in two sizes: 4” and 8”. An investment in either machine allows you to make signs on-demand. They even allow you to cut to size.

Signs to Go

If you are not sure investing in capital equipment for your label and sign needs makes sense, Leading Marks also provides stocked and made-to-order solutions too. When these needs arise, it is always helpful to understand your needs.

​It is also helpful to know the environment for which the label and sign will be used, and the driving need for it. With this information we can recommend the applicable material the sign should be made of meeting ANSI and OSHA requirements. Artwork in digital format expedites the ability to respond quickly.

Common standard and customized signs are available for biohazard and hazardous materials, safety, first aid, lockout tagout, machine operation and personal protection. Even rugged applications for aerial, pipelines, substations, traffic signals and other rugged industrial or construction site requirements.
This article is part of the Fundamentals Series, a collection of in-depth guides covering essential marking technologies and processes. Explore the full series here to gain deeper insights into industrial marking solutions.
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Meadville's Area Tool Installs Laser. But it's a Bigger Story than That.

5/24/2023

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It's really a case study of how small family owned machine shops prioritize for growth.
by Bernard Martin
Area Tool & Manufacturing Team Meadville PA
Area Tool & Manufacturing's Team: Trisha Proper - Office Manager, Dave Groshner - Surface Grind Department, Ethan Bates - CNC Mill Department, Dalton Conley - CNC Mill Department, Rob Hillman - CNC Mill Department, Jason Bowman - CNC Lathe Department, Matt Linz - Apprentice, Caroll Conley - WIRE EDM and Inspection, Jeff Ferguson - RAM EDM Department, Pat Winters - Maintenance Jesse Conley - Production, Ashleigh Wehrle - President
Area Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in Meadville, PA in 1976 by John Wehrle and business partner Wayne Shumaker. In 1990 John became the sole owner of the family business. Like many Tool & Die makers in Meadville, John got his start at Talon, Inc. Talon invented the zipper at the turn of the 20th Century and their renowned journeyman program has resulted in Meadville becoming known as the Tool and Die Capital of the World. 

Meadville is located in Northwestern Pennsylvania and is the bedrock of the Crawford County economy, accounting for about a quarter of employment in the county. ​And those the jobs in the country are pretty much all in tool & die manufacturing!
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According to the City of Meadville, “the Talon Corporation played a major role in the market development and manufacture of the zipper… In the 1980’s, the Great Lakes region saw a major decline in heavy industry.  This blow to the local economy was softened by a subsequent surge in light industry, mainly tool and die machine shops, earning Meadville the nickname Tool City, USA.

Today, the Meadville area remains a leader in tooling, machining and advance manufacturing and the city serves as the region’s center for banking, education and social services.”


A recent study undertaken at Allegheny College entitled ​,  Trends in the Tooling and Machining Industry of Crawford County, Pennsylvania  states,  "Starting in the early 20th century, the Talon Company started the production of area toolmakers. Through their apprenticeship programs, workers learned the art of toolmaking. Many workers at Talon spun off to create their own companies. Since then, the tooling and machining industry has helped sustain the county as a major source of employment, revenue generator, and an important factor in the vibrancy of the real estate and retail sectors."
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Today Meadville is home to numerous small, medium and large tool and die shops, and is a leader in precision machining, plastic injection molding and aerospace engineering.  

"The industry is now transitioning to a third generation set of owners, who bring new attributes to the industry... For the first time in the history of the industry, women are either the CEOs or operations managers of an increasing number of tool shops."

Area Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. certainly fits that description as a second generation woman owned family business, as it's now solely owned by Ashleigh Wehrle.  Area Tool's TEAM consists of 13 employees with an average of 30 years of experience in the spare parts and mold industries and many of the shop floor employees are journeymen toolmakers. It's located just a few minutes from the Interstate 79 interchange in a 20,000 square foot climate-controlled building.
Laser installation at Area Tool Meadville PA
Bringing capabilities like laser marking in-house has improved customer service and delivery times for Area Tool. Shown here is Matt Leinz and Ashleigh Wehrle
Area Tool exemplifies how the next generation of leadership is embracing technology and prioritizing how they grow their business. A recent blog post on their website titled, 4 Reasons to Source All Assembly Components from the Same Precision Machine Shop:

"Part buyers and engineers often assume they can save time and money on an assembly project by sourcing the components that make up their assembly from multiple shops. But the truth is that when more than one shop is responsible for precision machining as many as 100 components for a large assembly, issues with tolerance and fitment are common. The worst part? These problems remain hidden until the shipments arrive at your door. It’s only then that you discover that the components don’t fit together and the assembly doesn’t function properly."
That philosophy is put into practice according to Ashleigh Wehrle "We had historically used a local subcontract shop for our laser engraving needs. Our partner was very responsive to our needs and a pleasure to work with, but ultimately we were looking for an in-house solution."

Laurie Barcaskey, President of Leading Marks LLC,  introduced herself and her company to Wehrle in the Spring of 2015.

"We were evaluating equipment needs within our facility. We were mostly interested in laser marking solutions that Laurie could offer."

Wehrle continues, "We were pleased with the solutions Laurie presented however chose to invest in larger equipment purchases that had taken priority."  
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That's also a trend in the Meadville market for small and mid sized shops according the the Allegheny College study, "Employment in our sample shops decreased by 18% between 2008 and 2018, a trend that reflects declines in manufacturing employment both in the United States and globally. This decrease in employment in Crawford County is not due to falling demand for toolmakers. Rather, many shops are still having difficulty finding skilled toolmakers. Technological change and automation in the industry have resulted in less need for skilled toolmakers. Most of the shops interviewed have invested heavily in new equipment, about $320,000 per shop within the past two years."

As a small shop, you have to pick and choose which area to invest your capital and then prioritize the order of that in investment. Sometimes it takes a few years. 

Wehrle continues, "We revisited the need for in-house laser marking in the fall of 2021. We often times found parts would be ready to ship late in the day except for the laser engraving requirement."

That's a big problem for a machine shop that prides itself on meeting and exceeding delivery requirements. 

"One of our customers had a part scheduled to ship overnight, but they needed it sooner, so they asked, “Could you get someone on a flight tonight?” That same evening, an Area Tool team member flew to Boston and hand-delivered the part to the customer.  Requests like this one aren’t feasible for OEMs. But because of our size, we can tailor our services to customers’ unique needs." said Wehrle
Laser Engraving a small Meadville Machine Shop
A fully automated laser engraving machine was the ideal solution Area Tool, a small family owned machine shop in Meadville, PA
In January of 2022 Barcaskey installed a GravoTech LW2 which is a fully automated laser marking station.

​"The GravoTech solution with rotary head was a perfect fit for the low volume mill and lathe parts we manufacture. We are also able to label in house fixturing and tooling for better organization. We have also replaced our dot peen for marking to provide a customers with more professional marking." said Wehrle. 
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To sum it all up Wehrle says "Having the capabilities in house allows us to laser engrave and ship the parts 2-3 days sooner than if we continued to outsource."  Automation continues to be embraced at every size machine shop as qualified labor continues to become more difficult to find.  
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Fundamentals of  Dot Peen

5/25/2022

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This article is originally from Technomark entitled: "​What Is Dot Peen Marking?
Ask anyone inside the industrial manufacturing industry – part-marking is crucial to component traceability when working with large quantities.
And while several different types of part-marking exist, Dot Peen marking machines have been a preferred solution for many years.

At a high level, Dot Peen marking machines use either electromagnetic or pneumatic force to rapidly oscillate a stylus, in turn indenting the marks onto the surface of the part. 
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One of the advantages of Dot Peen is that it’s very flexible and can be used in either manual or fully automated production lines. A lot of the applications Dot Peen serves are manual applications, however, with modular Dot Peen systems, you can start with a portable system and later convert it to an in-line system for integration with fully automated production lines
Fundamentals of Dot Peen Marking What is Dot Peen Leading Marks

The Basics of Dot Peen Marking

If you took apart a Dot Peen machine, one of the most important components you would find is a carbide or diamond-tip stylus.

The Dot peen process is considered a “low-stress” marking method because the mark is generated via material displacement rather than material removal.  The carbide stylus strikes the material surface to produce the mark via a series of cold-formed stamped dots. Compared to Laser Marking Systems, Dot Peen does not induce thermal shock to the part surface since the material is cold-stamped rather than super-heated to produce the mark.  

Dot Peen systems are commonly used by manufacturers in the aerospace and oil & gas industries where low-stress marking is required, such as tubular and flow control products that are exposed to extreme pressure differential in the oilfield. 

Dot Peen marking is viable for material hardness up to 63 HRC. Typically, when a part hardness is greater than 63 HRC, laser marking systems are recommended. 
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All of Technomark’s Dot Peen machines rely on an electromagnetic solenoid to actuate the marking stylus. Dots are plotted in an X/Y plane via electronic control for precise placement of the Dot pattern. Using electromagnetic force versus pneumatic also provides a greater level of control of both the depth of the mark as well as the ability to mark contoured or complex surface.

Dot Peen Marking: Component Traceability In Action 

Dot Peen marking machines are utilized in almost every industrial-goods manufacturing operation, including: 
  • Automotive
  • Oil and Gas (pipes, fittings valves, other)
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Metalworking (general purpose)
While these machines can run in-line and handle large quantities in an automated production environment, most are operated manually using a battery pack to go mobile. ​
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The best Dot Peen marking machines utilize a fully electric design and that doesn’t require compressed air to operate. 

All Technomark Dot Peen marking machines feature an 
Intelligent Driving Impact (IDI) function that allows for marking on many different materials and finishes.

The IDI function automatically adjusts and levels the stylus to the workpiece.

Whether the part has a curved, wavy, or complex geometry, the stylus will follow the contour of the marking surface while maintaining a constant depth of marking throughout. 
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When structural integrity is crucial, 
Dot Peen marking provides a low-stress marking solution that removes no material when marking the part.

Why Choose Dot Peen Marking

One of the biggest benefits of a Dot Peen Marking Machine is its ability to efficiently produce marks compared to other marking systems. Other benefits of Dot Peen machines include: 
  1. Portability: battery-operated systems are ergonomic and perfect for smaller-scale operations or marking of large, heavy parts that cannot be transported to a fixed location for marking
  2. Versatility: state-of-the-art Dot Peen marking systems are modular and can start with a portable or manual marking system that can later be adapted to a fully automated production line
  3. Ease of use: Dot Peen machines are easy to program and do not require any advanced computing knowledge or technical training. 
  4. Permanency: Dot Peen marking process yields a permanent, indelible mark that can withstand harsh operating environments
  5. Economical: Compared to other marking systems, Dot Peen systems are typically less than $10,000.
Integrating a dot peen marking machine into your production line will improve the productivity and quality of the part-marking process.  
New and exciting dot peen innovations have just been introduced! Be on the lookout for machines that feature: 
  • Wireless connectivity between marking head and control (Network-able devices that are able to communicate to other devices through wireless communications)
  • On-board diagnostic tools to help the operator know when it’s time for scheduled maintenance — protecting your investment. 
If you have questions regarding Dot Peen machines or any part marking machines, contact us today. At Leading Marks, we have the experience to help you get the best solutions for your industrial marking needs.
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Traceability for Collection, Look-Up and Data Sharing

9/15/2021

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Traceability Leading Marks identification wrench
Leading Marks can help you with traceability from the shop floor where machine to machine communication and data-collection is crucial to mobilizing reporting from the warehouse or in the field.

Traceability is common for collection, look-up and sharing of data. Whether it is Asset Tracking, EH&S Inspections, QA/QC Controls, Work-in-process, Assembly builds, or Field Service reporting industry is driving the need for traceability from cradle to grave. Why is traceability important for your organization?

What’s the value-add with the potential of data collected through mobile apps or plant-floor software packages?
  • Auto-trigger of reports and work orders based on data collected
  • Quicker reporting
  • Query and filter of data
  • Minimize down-time on the production line or field operation
  • Trends & variations evaluation
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Kurt J. Lesker Company Finds Success With New Gravotech Portable Dot Peen Machine

8/18/2021

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Gravotech XM500 ENv2 LM
Gravotech Technifor XM500 - A portable Dot-Peen Solution
Kurt J. Lesker Company® (KJLC®) is the leading global provider of  high-quality vacuum equipment, that services the LEDs, Optics, UHV/Synchrotrons, Electronics, Wear and Decorative Coatings and R&D markets.
Leading Marks tested and installed a ​Gravotech XM500 ENv2 LM portable dot peen part marking system.  The Gravotech - Technifor XM500 is a lightweight and robust portable marking machine with an ultra-compact design that allows you to mark where you want, when you want. It can be used for marking small and large parts as well as parts with complex shapes and difficult to access areas. Combined with the new XCOM Control Unit, the XM500 is the most comfortable and intuitive marking machine on the market!
According to Roxanne Shurtz, CNC Supervisor at Kurt J. Lesker Company, "Leading Marks was able to answer any questions that I had. The technical support was knowledgeable and efficient.  I appreciated Leading Mark’s quick response time, knowledge of products, and product availability."

Our new Gravotech, handheld dot peen tool gives us the ability to quickly change our marking needs from job to job. The production staff finds it easy to understand and use.  I would recommend Leading Marks because of their outstanding customer service and knowledge.  They offer innovative products and ideas."
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Look Ahead: Good Things are on the Horizon!

1/13/2021

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2020: a year of less than clear vision presents a challenge to see what the future holds for all of us.

This year has left an unforgettable mark in our memories and on our world. With all of the challenges to meet with customers to evaluate applications it has been a good year for Leading Marks.

Allow me to indulge you with some details on a few notable installations of marking systems and related manufacturing equipment.
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The Boss Buddy Accessory Package

Boss Buddy Foil Tape
Boss Buddy Foil Tape
The Boss Buddy accessory package continues to be well received for pattern-labeling requirements in the sand cast foundries, and was even featured in Modern Casting magazine for the installation at Goulds Pumps.

This package improves the process by eliminating the “Spin-To-Win” rotation of a wheel one character at a time and replacing it with one press stroke embossing multiple characters at one time. Look for a new video of the package in January.

Direct Part Marking

Gravotech dot peen
Gravotech Deep dot peen
With high volume requirements of marking nameplates for regulators, this manufacturer chose to upgrade from an outdated rotary engraver that could engrave approximately 20 nameplates at one time to a Gravotech dot peen marking system equipped with an automatic plate feeder. The unique challenge presented with a variety of curved nameplates is now being well served with faster and more consistent markings. For lower volume requirements they further invested in a custom fixture that mounts on the base of the dot peen and extends over the feeder to accommodate the marking of square, rectangular and round shaped nameplates.

Ink Marking Solutions

Reiner Jetstamp 970
Reiner Jetstamp 970
Whether it was component marking or packaging for the food industry, the Reiner Jetstamp 970 and 1025 handheld ink marking devices solved solutions for several companies.

One manufacturer replaced their 2-part epoxy rubber rib stamp process and is now achieving much clearer marks in less time. Another installation at a food processing plant provided a back-up ink marking solution that kept product shipping out the door. Their application stream-lined the process utilizing bar code scanner data entry.
EBS260 Handjet
EBS260 Handjet
The  EBS EBS260 Handjet ink device increased in popularity with installations for packaging requirements on poly-mesh bags and replacing stenciling on steel plate — adding to our fabricators and lumber processing facilities already using the equipment.

These stand-alone systems are currently applying date codes, shipping details, heat numbers and more in a variety of operations and in different colors! And one of the steel processors capitalized on the process by adding bar code data entry.

Thermal Transfer Labeling

Bepop CPM-100HG5
Bepop CPM-100HG5
The MAX USA Bepop CPM-100HG5 simplified the labeling process for their mold cables and now have wrap-around labels on-demand to fit a variety of cable sizes.

The ease of printing and cutting with the details required on the labels per job provides savings in cost and time. The options for different color vinyls and ribbons provides many options for varying products.

Related Manufacturing Equipment

TBH DF Filtration System
TBH DF Filtration System
The TBH line of air fume and filtration systems has proven to be a great asset for our current laser marking customers. They are no longer spreading undesirable fumes into the general work area and improved their maintenance requirements on the system by eliminating debris in the work chamber.

TBH developed a special system design for using systems of the DF series in dental/ medical/ aesthetic fields of application in order to meet the high demand on hygiene and cleanability. Filter and extraction systems protect patients, medical staff and doctors from potentially infectious air, i.e. air contaminated with germs, bacteria/ viruses and particles or aerosols. In order to keep as few system parts as possible from contamination, simple and reliable cleaning/ disinfection as well as a convenient filter change are important.

Looking Ahead to 2021

Looking Ahead to 2021 we are excited about the solutions our vendor partners are providing to manufacturing operations, construction projects and food processing requirements. Whether your needs are for marking or the related equipment Leading Marks is prepared to help evaluate your applications with sample marks with the various technologies.

We strive to better understand your requirements based on the industry specifications, product and/or substrates to be marked, the environment it is subject to, available budget and other expectations that apply.

To better acquaint you to the product solutions and the limited ability to visit during these continued uncharted times, we are preparing a schedule of webinars with our vendors. If you want to be alerted to the workshops, please email [email protected].

Exciting things are in store in 2021 as Leading Marks continues to Identify Solutions to suit your needs.Happy New Year!
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Visit our New Partner Technifor at IMTS 2018.

8/1/2018

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Visit our new partner, Technifor, at IMTS 2018 in booth #N-236032. On display will be a variety of their laser, dot peen, scribe and engraving systems.
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A brand within the Gravotech group, Technifor has a global network present in over 100 countries. Technifor specializes in identification and traceability aiming for excellence with their
  • laser
  • dot peen
  • scribe marking systems.
GravoTech  Technifor IMTS poster
GravoTech boasts over 200,000 installations worldwide, their clients count on them for design of complete solutions ranging from simple stand-alone workstations thru fully integrated work cells using vision and other technologies to get the job done.


​For more information call 412-366-4733 or email [email protected].

Brochures for some of the Technifor products we represent are shown below
Laurie Barcaskey of Leading Marks, LLC at Gravotech’s headquarters
Laurie Barcaskey of Leading Marks, LLC at Gravotech’s headquarters

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Change?!? The marking process. Really?

7/27/2016

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by Laurie Barcaskey
Well, we’ve all heard it and hate the saying “but we’ve always done it that way.” Yes, I’m included in saying it, hearing it and resisting the thoughts of change at times but it’s inevitable and best if we embrace it and help make it happen.
Some think I made a bold change in quitting a stable, good-paying job to start my own business.

Let me tell you the process of making that decision was not simple or without the help of good mentors and the guiding of a much higher power (thus the name Leading Marks came to be.) Deep down it has been a desire for much longer than you might believe, and so far one of the best decisions I have made.

We are just plain stubborn or cowards. Whatever it is, we all know there are better things, circumstances, and relationships if we just stop, evaluate the situation, understand the risks and advantages, along with the costs and rewards.
Gravotech IMPACT: Benchtop dot peen marking machine
Gravotech IMPACT: Benchtop dot peen marking machine
Selling marking solutions is no different. I hear reasons like “I’m using Brand XYZ and they have always delivered”, or “it works for our needs right now.” Or even, "Well, it’s interesting but I’m not sure it fits our operation."  And of course, "We’ve always done it this way."
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Originally used with manual pantograph engraving machines, ONECUT engraving cutters are available in HSS steel or carbide and 3 different sizes (3.17mm, 4.36mm and 6.35mm)
So I challenge all of you to think about your marking process.
  • What is it you have to mark?
  • Why are you using the equipment you are to mark whatever it is?
  • How long have you been marking it that way?

Probably longer than you can remember or maybe you inherited it and haven’t had the reason to explore changing.

Maybe you don’t think you have the budget but have you looked into the savings by making the change?
Consider hand stamps for direct-part marking. Yes, it might be a caveman way of applying the mark and has its place in production. Let me ask a couple simple questions though.
  • When was your last injury from a foul-blow of the hammer striking the stamp?
  • How much did that workman’s comp claim cost?
  • What about the legibility of the mark if it was more than one character — alignment, consistent depth of impression?

Well maybe a quick solution is to add a hand stamp holder to make it a safer marking process. Maybe it’s time to consider adding a holder/type arrangement or dot peen marking system that would provide you more consistency not to mention versatility.

Then again, maybe it’s using paint markers or stencils & ink rollers to apply text to beams, cartons or preformed concrete components. What a mess and waste of material. Talk about penmanship – what’s it going to be like in the future now that they don’t teach cursive writing in schools? Some of the newest technologies for applying ink marks are handheld, Bluetooth or computer-driven and are more environmentally friendly – not to mention economical in the long run by eliminating material waste or one-time use of stencils.
Over the past few months I’ve been working with the foundry industry to look at their pattern identification. Not surprisingly this mature industry has not considered changes for this process for quite some time. However, vendors go out of business, the solutions available work but may not provide the results their customers would prefer (words directly from one of my customers who uses castings in their operation).

The cast-in characters aren’t well defined or missing completely.

Why would they want to change you ask?
Hand Held Printer EBS 260
Hand Held Printer EBS 260
Well it’s cumbersome to rotate wheels around one character at a time – especially when you might have to make 50 to 100 of the same legend. Using proven, traditional components I’ve been able to take a new solution to an industry that wasn’t even looking.

Every mark you make that the customer sees is reflective of your corporate image. Branding is a topic for another day. Yes, you can get inexpensive solutions on the internet, especially for commodity items like labels and rubber stamps. But do you get the service and support that offers alternatives with your company’s interest in mind? Oh I forgot, you’ve always worked with that company and don’t want to make the change.
There’s that word again – change. I might not be the one you have worked with for years on your marking solutions. You might not have even been aware that there are experienced consultants out there to help offer suggestions for you to consider. Well there is, and I’m happy to schedule an appointment to review your marking process to see how it might be improved. Identifying solutions and improving processes are what I do. What is it you have been resisting to change?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Laurie Barcaskey of Leading Marks is an authorized manufacturer’s representative with 30 years of experience and shop floor knowledge of solutions for industrial identification, part traceability and pipe testing. Laurie is the third generation of one of the marking industry’s most innovative and enduring family legacies, tracing back to 1889.
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