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    Aerospace

    What Are Low Stress Stamps and When Do You Need Them?

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    What Are Low Stress Stamps and When Do You Need Them?

    Matt Martin: Tue, Oct 06, 2026 @ 07:10 AM

    A low-stress stamp marks a metal part without leaving a sharp notch behind. The characters are rounded or built from dots, so the impression has a...

    Direct Part Marking Dot Peen Marking Hand Stamps DuraDot Aerospace Low Stress Dot Character Hand Stamps Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps
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    Custom Hand Stamps for Permanent Part Marking in Die Cutting

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    Custom Hand Stamps for Permanent Part Marking in Die Cutting

    Matt Martin: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 @ 09:06 AM

    When a die-cut part has to carry a permanent part number or revision level to meet automotive or other industry standards, marking it as a separate...

    Automotive Custom Steel Hand Stamps Direct Part Marking Marking Tools and Supplies Hand Stamps Electronics Marking Aerospace Construction Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps Testimonial
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    Marking Stainless Steel Without Stress Concentration: A Practical Guide

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    Marking Stainless Steel Without Stress Concentration: A Practical Guide

    Matt Martin: Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 08:09 AM

    Stainless steel fights back when you try to mark it. The material's work-hardening characteristics and high strength create challenges that don't...

    Direct Part Marking Laser Marking Impact Presses Pneumatic Press Hand Stamps Manual Press Roll Marking Press Stainless Steel Metal Fabrication Aerospace Marking Hammers Inspection Stamps Low Stress Dot Character Hand Stamps Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps
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    The Hidden Cost of Poor Part Marking: How Quality Traceability Protects Your Bottom Line

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    The Hidden Cost of Poor Part Marking: How Quality Traceability Protects Your Bottom Line

    Matt Martin: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 @ 08:08 AM

    Your quality audit is tomorrow. The FDA inspector pulls a random sample from your latest production run and asks to see the complete traceability...

    Medical Marking Tools and Supplies Hand Stamps Aluminum Aerospace
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    Coil & Spring Manufacturer Uses Steel Type For Product Identification

    Matt Martin: Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @ 10:11 AM

    A long time customer of Durable Technologies is a leading manufacturer of coils and springs that are hot wound or cold wound. The springs are all...

    Automotive Steel Stamps and Dies Steel Type Steel Type and Holders Steel Type Holders Metal Fabrication Agriculture Aerospace Construction Defense Testimonial
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    Toolex Uses Custom Engraved Parts for Aerospace Components

    Matt Martin: Tue, Oct 16, 2012 @ 10:10 AM

    Toolex, located in Addison, IL, is a full service precision job shop serving customers in a wide variety of industries. Toolex is over 9 years old...

    Steel Stamps and Dies Custom Engraving Tools and Tooling Aerospace Testimonial
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