The machining process allows for many operations to be consolidated in one work cell: drilling, deburring, polishing and yes, marking. Often companies will choose to do the marking as a secondary process and use the valuable machining center for operations only possible in it. However, on occasion it makes sense to add a repetitive consistent message like a part number or date code without any extra work handling. There are several methods for...

Leading Marks is proud to partner with MAX USA for the distribution of their thermal printers. Who is MAX you ask? MAX has been recognized worldwide as a leader of industrial tools and office products. The MAX thermal printers can be found in manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, educational & health care facilities and many more. Thermal printing solutions include the Letatwin and Bepop printers. Let me share more about the Letatwin....

Hear Laurie talk about pattern labeling, secondary marking of components, safety signage and labeling shipping identifications and how RFID is improving process control and traceability.   The video is about 15 minutes long and covers technology and where marking is used in foundries.

Good Things are on the Horizon! 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...

When people ask me what I do to earn a living and respond that I sell industrial identification systems (aka marking); people often give me a puzzled look and ask “What is that?” Most folks do not realize that marking surrounds them just about everywhere: food packaging, appliances, and cars. Marking guides us all day long–consider wayfinding signage on the roadways and in stores. If people still look surprised by the role of marking in...