C&C Metals, located in West Boylston, MA, had a problem. How would they direct part mark the end of a very expensive custom ship drive shaft and get it just right every time? The first thing they did was call the team at Durable Technologies.
C&C Metals, located in West Boylston, MA, had a problem. How would they direct part mark the end of a very expensive custom ship drive shaft and get it just right every time? The first thing they did was call the team at Durable Technologies.
Topics: Custom Steel Hand Stamps, Hand Stamps, Testimonial
Steel hand stamps allow for years of customization and long-lasting tracking marks to be made in nearly any material.
Topics: Custom Steel Hand Stamps, Hand Stamps, Inspection Stamps
Allan Broughman owns Broughman Gun Shop in Covington, VA, and is a gun expert specializing in restoring guns and building custom rifles. For the last few years, Durable Technologies has been making custom steel hand stamps for him to mark his rifles.
Topics: Custom Steel Hand Stamps, Hand Stamps, Testimonial
On more than a few occasions, we have been asked about custom metal embossing stamps, what they are, and how they are used.
In the world of direct part marking, there are a few misconceptions and misunderstandings that can creep up, often because industrial marking is a sphere that uses industry jargon that is not always well-known outside of the marking device industry.
The question “what is a metal embossing stamp?” is one of these areas of misconception and confusion.
Topics: Hand Stamps, Embossing Type
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
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
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
Custom hand stamps, as an affordable and long-lasting customization tool, have a long history of allowing makers from a huge variety of industries to make their mark.
Over the years, we’ve helped many companies, artisans, and makers customize hand stamps so that they can make the mark they want in the place they want to make it.
We thought it might be nice to show off some of these talented people and their amazing work.
Topics: Craftsman and Artisan, Hand Stamps, Hand Held Marking Tools
For companies that have been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), the API quality stamp is a mark of pride and a commitment to quality.
Topics: Hand Stamps, APIQ Logo Steel Stamps
One of our most popular marking solutions is the hand stamp. Steel hand stamps are versatile and long-lasting, made from a special grade of tool steel to resist spalling and mushrooming.
Steel hand stamps also allow for a wide range of design options and can be custom made to satisfy almost any part marking requirement. If you've never used a hand stamp before, it can be hard at first to figure out how to choose the right stamp for your project.
Topics: Custom Steel Hand Stamps, Hand Stamps, Handheld Marking, Buttress Steep Stamps, 452 Style Font Steel Hand Stamps, Reverse Character Steel Hand Stamps, Hevi-Bevl Hand Stamps, Low Stress Dot Character Hand Stamps, Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps, Border Steel Hand Stamps