Hot stamping is a dry process that applies a foil or multi-colored foil image by using a hot die and a sheet of stamping foil or film. Hot stamping uses either a single-colored foil to apply a shiny metallic print or a pre-printed heat transfer to apply multiple colors at one time.
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Telesis Technologies, Inc.Circleville, OH 800-654-5696 As a manufacturer and integrator of Dot-Peen, scribe and laser marking systems and equipment since 1971, Telesis provides permanent part marking solutions to customers all over the world. Telesis continues to expand its part marking technologies to assure you receive the best design for your plant and product needs -- tough and durable to withstand real-world industrial manufacturing conditions.
Elmark Packaging, Inc.West Chester, PA 800-670-9688 Elmark Packaging's representatives have specialized knowledge to access your application and determine the labeling, coding equipment and/or labeling, coding supplies that best fit your requirements. Our innovative designs and competitive pricing have set standards in the packaging industry. For your upcoming hot stamping machines order, contact Elmark for your personalized solution.
Mercury Marking DevicesLake Elsinore, CA 800-269-9305 Mercury Marking Devices has been in engraving since 1918. We offer marking machines and support for your product coding applications. Our marking systems include pin markers; presses-pneumatic, hydraulic and roll markers; steel types and dies; type holders and numbering heads. Call us today to learn more about our company. We look forward to hearing from you!
New Method Steel Stamps, Inc.Fraser, MI 800-582-0199 New Method Steel Stamps is the world leader in manufacturing Automatic Roll Marking Attachments for OD and End Face marking. We also specialize in In-House Designing and Building Primary and Secondary Marking Machines. Numbering Heads, Pneumatic and Manual Impact Marking Presses. We also do recycling inserts (engraving).
Kwikmark Inc.McHenry, IL 815-363-8268 The Kwikmark dot peen impact marking system is a self-contained marking tool that doesn`t require a PC for operation. It is designed to be the easiest system to use & is the fastest dot peen marking machinery system available. The kwikmark is a chipless engraving machine that marks gears & cams and is a cost-effective alternative to laser marking. No training is necessary, & it is low maintenance.
Markem-ImajeKennesaw, GA 770-421-7700 Markem-Imaje intends to be the team to trust for its customers, and thus to become the unrivalled leader in its market. They are embracing product design, pricing and service goals that reduce your total expenses over time. The company is also developing products and policies that reduce cost, waste and our environmental footprint. For hot stamping machines, call today.
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Hot stamping is a thermal bonding process and achieves permanent adherence between the surface material and the foil, and the resulting image can withstand some harsh conditions while remaining legible, making it an ideal process for the purposes of product identification. The marking tools used include a die, or sculpted metal design, which is used in the process of hot-stamping and is typically made form a metals such as copper, brass or steel. The die is heated and then pressed down on a piece of foil above the material being stamped. The heat causes the foil to adhere to the material's surface in the pattern or image of the die. The quality of the stamped image depends on a number of factors - the heat of the die and the length of time the stamp is used for, as well as the amount of pressure applied all affect the image. Material compatibility also needs to be considered. The process of hot stamping cannot be used with some materials that cannot maintain their properties under the heat and pressure of a stamping die. Other materials may be resistant to adhering to the foil stamp and therefore hot stamping would be ineffective. It is important to adequately support the material being marked, hot stamping requires a great amount of pressure and the consistency with which it is applied to a surface will affect the quality of the finished product.
Industries which utilize the part marking process of hot stamping include aerospace, automotive, biotech, cable and electrical and construction. Items such as HVAC systems, control panels, microwaves and semi-conductors use foil stamping in one form or another, as do common consumer applications such as greeting card and book covers, award ribbons, phone cards, poker chips, and many other products. Hot stamping is clean, fast, and dry and uses no inks or solvents, allowing it to be recognized as a sustainable and environmentally friendly procedure. Furthermore, no knowledge of chemicals is required as there are none used in the marking process. There are no gases or fumes emitted from the labeling or stamping, and apart from the heat required to heat up the die and power the stamping press, there is little energy consumed by stamping. The three major types of hot stamping are vertical stamping, roll-on, and peripheral decorating. Vertical stamping applies stamp foil or heat transfers to a flat area or up to 90 degrees of a cylindrical area. Roll-on hot stamping works best for flat, large-area surfaces. Peripheral decorating, in comparison, is used to decorate the perimeter of a part, up to 360 degrees.
