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Hot Stamping

Custom Magnesium Hot Stamping Dies

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Custom Magnesium Hot Stamping Dies

Table of Contents How Does a Century-Old Printer Still Create Multi-Color Wood Imprints? What Makes Magnesium Dies Ideal for Wood Printing and...

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How Does Hot Stamping Preserve the Artistry of Historic Bookbinding?

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How Does Hot Stamping Preserve the Artistry of Historic Bookbinding?

Anne Krawitz owns the AKA Bindery in Philadelphia specializing in custom clamshell boxes for valuable books and documents, as well as a full range of...

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Hot Stamping Dies Transform Wood Products: How Vermont Bowl Company Achieves Premium Branding

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Hot Stamping Dies Transform Wood Products: How Vermont Bowl Company Achieves Premium Branding

Hot stamping lets woodworking teams add a crisp, permanent brand to products without labels, solvents, or fussy setups. Below you’ll find a practical...

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Why Leather Goods Manufacturers Keep Replacing Their Magnesium Dies

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Why Leather Goods Manufacturers Keep Replacing Their Magnesium Dies

A leather goods manufacturer came to us last year ordering magnesium dies. They needed custom hot stamping dies for their wallet line, and like many...

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The Complete Guide to Making Perfect Touchmarks

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The Complete Guide to Making Perfect Touchmarks

Steel stamps are an ideal option for making a touchmark because they offer a long-lasting, cost-effective tool that can be easily customized. Adding...

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Guide to Steel Stamps: Roll Dies, Embossing Dies, and Hot Stamp Dies

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Guide to Steel Stamps: Roll Dies, Embossing Dies, and Hot Stamp Dies

When it comes to permanent part marking in industrial applications, steel stamps represent one of the most versatile and cost-effective solutions...

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How Personalization Is Changing Industrial Part Marking

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How Personalization Is Changing Industrial Part Marking

Personalization has evolved from a luxury add-on to an essential business strategy in today's manufacturing landscape. Industrial part marking has...

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Hot Stamping Dies Explained: Brass, Steel, and Magnesium

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Hot Stamping Dies Explained: Brass, Steel, and Magnesium

Hot stamping technology stands at the forefront of modern marking solutions, offering industrial buyers a perfect blend of versatility, economy, and...

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Hot Stamping Polypropylene Parts at AFM Engineering

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Hot Stamping Polypropylene Parts at AFM Engineering

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

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