Marking Systems
Marking systems include a wide variety of machines used to emboss, engrave,
etch, stamp, or otherwise create designs on many surfaces. Metals, glass, plastics,
marble, paper and virtually every other type of material can be marked. Marking
machines can create items such as product labels, nameplates, decals, wiring
diagram labels, warning labels, stamped metal products and various other designs.
Marking systems employ many techniques, including laser marking, press marking,
roll marking, stylus marking, and nameplate marking. Laser marking may use
either a scribe or stencil system to create designs. Selecting a laser marking
system includes finding the correct laser wavelength for the material to be
marked. Press marking uses a hydraulic ram to create an impression on a part.
Roll marking can be used for either round or flat parts, and rollers or type
holders press designs into the part or material. Rotary marking is used for
circular parts, and marking is done on a rotating carrier. Stylus marking uses
many sizes of marking heads to create an image. The stylus heads are rapidly
pressed or dragged across the material, creating a design. Stylus marking machines
may be hand held, and they may also be larger systems used in a production
line. Nameplate marking uses a press method to press lettering into a plate.
Marking systems may be designed for manual use, for low-volume needs, or they
may be integrated into automated systems to deal with high-volume demands.
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