If a referral is the highest compliment a customer can give a manufacturing partner, then we appreciate the compliment from Foster Manufacturing Co. 

Topics: Steel Stamps and Dies, Testimonial

A blacksmith's touchmark is the final detail that pulls a project together. A touchmark identifies the artisan who created the item, allows the end user to see a glimpse of the personality of the item's creator, and is a way for a blacksmith to distinguish their work.

So how are blacksmith touchmarks made?

Topics: Craftsman and Artisan, Steel Stamps and Dies, Hand Stamps

Natural rubber stamps are a popular marking method and, when you are considering using a natural rubber stamp it is common to look for information about the best kind of ink available. More often than not epoxy inks fit the bill.

Topics: Industrial Mil Spec Inks, Rubber Stamps, Stamp Pads

Used to identify the manufacturer of the tool, tool makers' marks can be whimsical and ornate, no-nonsense and simple, or anything in-between.

Topics: Custom Steel Hand Stamps

Touchmark stamps are used by creators, blacksmiths, and artists to add a small signature mark to their finished pieces. The touchmark functions as an identifier or signature that proudly proclaims the creator of the pieces.

Steel touchmark stamps are ideal for creating this type of mark because they are durable - producing clear, crisp marks throughout their long service life.

Topics: Craftsman and Artisan, Steel Stamps and Dies, Hand Stamps

Branding is possibly the most practical and economical way to permanently mark almost any material other than metal or glass.

What are branding irons used for?

Fine furniture, timber and other woodcrafts are frequently branded to advertise a trademark, logo or manufacturer’s name or to “sign” or individualize a craftsman's work.

Branding is also used to identify tools or equipment for personal or security purposes.

Topics: Branding Irons and Branding Dies

When an application calls for marking on plastic, a permanent ink stamp can often be the best marking solution.

Permanent ink stamps for plastic applications are popular marking solutions because they offer a flexible, durable, portable, low-cost marking option.

Topics: Rubber Stamps, Stamp Pads, Plastic, Handheld Marking

Typically used to identify a specific welder and company, welder identification hand stamps need to leave long-lasting, clear marks.

Topics: Steel Stamps and Dies, Inspection Symbol Steel Hand Stamps

AFM Engineering, located in Santa Ana, CA, specializes in refurbishing, rebuilding, and selling hot stamping and other manufacturing processing equipment.

When their long-time hot stamping steel die supplier no longer met their quality and professional requirements, they searched the market and found Durable Technologies.

Topics: Hot Stamping, Hot Stamping Type and Dies, Plastic, Hot Stamping Foils and Ribbons, Kingsley and Wire Marking Type, Testimonial

For 40 years, John Wilberg has been building and re-building classic German cars. His customers spend a lot of time and money on their cars - their 'babies' - and they require one simple thing of John: perfection.

Every part and every detail must be exactly as it was many decades ago when the original car was made. This standard of perfection extends all the way to the unique identification marks on each part.

Topics: Automotive, Hand Stamps, Testimonial