| Dot Marking |
Scribe Marking |
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- Flat / uneven surface
- Any mark, including Data Matrix
- Shallow to very deep marking
- Medium to high production volume
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- Low noise operation
- Continuous line style
- Shallow to very deep marking
- VIN application
- Medium to high production volume
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| Laser Marking |
Electrochemical
Marking |
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- Highest contrast and quality
- Any mark, including Data Matrix
- Can mark the hardest materials (carbides)
- Fast
- Medium to high production volume
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- Low capital investment
- High contrast and quality
- Can mark the hardest materials (carbides)
- Small to medium production
- Can be fully programmable
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| Manual &
press marking |
Engraved
dies |
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- Low capital investment
- Simple set-up and operation
- Shallow to very deep marking
- Very small to high production volume
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High precision durable custom dies such
as:
- Assay punches
- Cigarette dies
- Roller dies
- Embossing dies
- Packaging dies
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