Selecting a marking equipment provider is just as important as choosing the best equipment. Be sure to ask the right questions based on their capabilities, service offerings, experience, and customer service. Here are the top 15 questions to ask any vendor.
A MECCO customer recalls their improvements after switching from hand stamping part numbers to achieve more legible marks after galvanizing.
To overcome today’s industrial challenges, manufacturers need to work smarter by connecting the factory. They need to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and increase quality. All of these goals can be accomplished using an integrated track and trace system.
Most factory equipment is controlled through programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to automate processes in assembly lines. EtherMark® is the solution for direct communication from the PLC to the marking device.
What’s the difference between a 2-axis and 3-axis laser? Learn why you many only need a 2D part marking system rather than an expensive 3D marking system.
Industries such as automotive, oil & gas, medical devices, aerospace and metal fabrication know the value of permanent, legible marks on parts and assemblies created by permanent part marking systems.
Dot peen marking is a permanent, direct part marking process using a carbide pin to indent the marking surface to form continuous lines, logos and 2D Data Matrix bar codes. When considering an impact marker, it is important to weigh the advantages of each technology.
Traceability is the process for locating components and their appropriate history throughout their life. Implementing a traceability system allows for tracking all WIP and reports production, verifying processes, providing complete lot traceability, and links operator and machine to part being made.