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Making the Right ImpressionIndustrial Marking Solutions for Today

© 2018, Leading Marks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Today’s focus

1. Pattern labeling

2. Direct-part marking

3. Ink marking

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What are companies looking for:

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PATTERN LABELINGTypical detail cast into products:

▪ Heat numbers

▪ Date codes

▪ Order numbers

▪ Part numbers and/or sizes

▪ Customer specific

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PATTERN LABELINGPrevious systems:

▪ Rotate for 1-char / time

▪ Materials are costly (hard to find)

▪ Systems obsolete(Service & parts hard to find)

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PATTERN LABELING

UPGRADE OPTION

▪ Multiple legends made quickly

▪ Imprints characters at one time

▪ Consistent imprint

▪ Better legibility

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Watch video of Manual Pattern Labeling System

https://www.leadingmarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/manual-foundry-marking.mp4

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PATTERN LABELING

System capabilities:

▪ Character sizes 1/8” to 3/4“

▪ Tape sizes 13/32” to 7/8”

Benefits:

- Pliable on curved surfaces

- Better legibility once cast in

- One system, multiple character sizes

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SECONDARY MARKINGPermanent identification

▪ Alpha/numeric characters▪ Serial numbers▪ Logos

Previous solutions:▪ Steel hand stamps

▪ Holders & type

Risks:▪ Injury to worker

▪ Inconsistent impressions

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SECONDARY MARKING

DIRECT PART MARK UPGRADES

Options:

▪ Dot Peen

▪ Lasers

Benefits:▪ Bar codes available

▪ Automate the process

▪ Error-proof options Above photo is example of dot peen marking

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SECONDARY MARKING

Dot Peen Marking Laser Marking

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SECONDARY MARKING

Dot Peen

▪ Most common technology today

▪ Pneumatic & electric options

▪ Stand-alone, integrated units

▪ Hand-held

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Watch video of Dot Peen Marking System

https://www.leadingmarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/automator-dot-peen-1.mp4

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SECONDARY MARKING

Dot Peen

▪ Carbide stylus creates mark

▪ Different tip options

▪ No contrast to marks

▪ Materials up to 59RC

▪ Some plastics

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SECONDARY MARKING

Laser

▪ Marking can be faster

▪ Parts only need to be stationary

▪ More efficient costs than previous

▪ Risks for safety

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Watch video of Laser Marking System

https://www.leadingmarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/automator-fybra-laser.mp4

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SECONDARY MARKINGLaser

• Stand-alone & integrated

• Accessories

• Minimal maintenance

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INK MARKING

INK MARKING

▪ Previously stencils

▪ Investment of time

▪ Sloppy

▪ Variable information requires additional stencils

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INK MARKING

Handjet 260

▪ Wireless (Handjet250 Bluetooth)

▪ PC or on device programming

▪ Alpha/numeric

▪ Symbols & logos

▪ Serialization & date codes

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INK MARKING

Benefits:

▪ Variety of substrates

▪ Multiple inks & colors

▪ Better legibility

▪ Barcodes for traceability

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TRACEABILITYMobile Apps

▪ Links technology to shop

Use cases

▪ QC Inspections/reworks

▪ 5S Good housekeeping

▪ Work-in-process

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SUMMARY

▪ Marking evolving to meet industry needs

▪ Better legibility

▪ Costs savings thru reduced cycle times

▪ Traceability that minimizes risk

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412-366-4733

Questions…

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www.leadingmarks.com412-366-4733

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