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    Direct Part Marking

    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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    Steel Type and Holders for Industrial Part Identification

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    Steel Type and Holders for Industrial Part Identification

    Matt Martin: Tue, Jun 23, 2026 @ 09:06 AM

    A university key shop can hold thousands of padlocks, lock cylinders, and keys that look nearly identical. Lose track of which key fits which...

    Direct Part Marking Steel Stamps and Dies Marking Tools and Supplies Hand Stamp Holders Durable Mecco Steel Type Steel Type and Holders Steel Type Holders Metal Fabrication Hand Held Marking Tools Testimonial
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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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    Hot Stamping Polypropylene Parts at AFM Engineering

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    Hot Stamping Polypropylene Parts at AFM Engineering

    Matt Martin: Tue, Jan 06, 2026 @ 09:01 AM

    When silk-screened marks start failing in the field, it's rarely the ink that gets blamed first. Production teams troubleshoot pre-treatment...

    Automotive Medical Hot Stamping Hot Stamping Type and Dies Direct Part Marking Plastic Hot Stamping Foils and Ribbons Kingsley and Wire Marking Type Applied Marking 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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    Package Date Coding Type When You Need It

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    Package Date Coding Type When You Need It

    Matt Martin: Tue, Aug 05, 2025 @ 09:08 AM

    PakLab, LLC operates from their Batavia, OH facility, where they've carved out a specialized niche designing and delivering flexible packaging...

    Package Date Coding Packaging Markem Type Norwood type Coding Type and Dies Direct Part Marking Rubber Ribbed Type Testimonial
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    The Evolution of Industrial Part Marking: Quality Meets Innovation

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    The Evolution of Industrial Part Marking: Quality Meets Innovation

    Matt Martin: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 @ 08:06 AM

    In today's manufacturing landscape, part marking has evolved far beyond simple identification. As industries push boundaries with advanced materials...

    Direct Part Marking Applied Marking
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    The Evolution of Industrial Marking Solutions: From Hand Stamps to High-Tech Marking Systems

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    The Evolution of Industrial Marking Solutions: From Hand Stamps to High-Tech Marking Systems

    Matt Martin: Wed, Dec 18, 2024 @ 10:12 AM

    In the world of manufacturing and industry, marking and identification play a crucial role. From tracking products throughout the supply chain to...

    Direct Part Marking Impact Presses Dot Peen Marking Hand Stamps Industrial Labels
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    Permanent Marking on Metal

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    Permanent Marking on Metal

    Matt Martin: Tue, Mar 19, 2024 @ 13:03 PM

    Permanent marking on metal, whether stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, or copper, presents a couple of unique challenges but can be...

    Direct Part Marking Metal Fabrication Marking Machines
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    Solving Part Identification Challenges

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    Solving Part Identification Challenges

    Matt Martin: Tue, Feb 27, 2024 @ 08:02 AM

    Durable Technologies' customers continually push us to discover new and creative ways to address challenges in the process of identifying parts....

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