Most often used in the sheet metal industry, custom embossing dies allow users to create permanent, raised marks.

Using steel stamps for metal marking is an excellent way to create crisp, clear marks and is a versatile enough marking solution to be adaptable across a range of applications, from high volume industrial applications, to low volume customization, and everything in between.

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.

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

Durable Technologies' pneumatic impact presses offer users an easy to use and simple to set up high volume part marking option with excellent repeatability. With a wide variety of pneumatic press dies to choose from, users can find a good fit for their application that meets all of their needs.

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 items creator, and is a way for a blacksmith to distinguish their work. So how are blacksmith touchmarks made?

Metal stamps and dies are some of the best steel marking tools available. One of the greatest advantages of metal marking stamps is their versatility. Press style steel stamps can be used for impact marking machines, punch presses, press brakes, and other machines. 

Eagle Tool Group, located in Springboro, PA, manufactures forged C-Clamps, bridge clamps, and T-slot bolts and needs to add permanent, deep, direct part marks for their customers. To achieve this, they use steel roll dies in a mechanical marking press. The operator steps on a pedal to initiate the marking sequence and the die then rotates on an axle/shaft and the head traverses across the part.

Jason Ross owns Artemas Quibble, located in Brooklyn, NY, and they design jewelry and accessories. Jason adds a major twist to his creations: he salvages old materials and turns them into tools to create his amazing designs. When he needed a partner to create custom hand stamps from old metal files and a deconstructed pickax, he turned to Durable Technologies.

Ideal for use in many types of marking machines, our roll dies combine the flexibility of customization with the long life and durable construction of steel.