Impact Markers offer returned-cylinder indicator option.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Aug 26, 2011 Available in 1 and 2 in. stroke versions with respective max marking pressure of 1,500 and 2,500 lb, Model 78 Mite-E-Mark(TM) permanently stamps 1 or 2 characters into steel, aluminum, plastic, and various composites. Cycle time is less than 0.4 sec, and return cylinder indicator option is available for automation applications when it is necessary to know when marker is clear. Double-acting, air-operated impact marker is precision machined and chromed from steels weighted to minimize shock at impact.

Sheet Metal Impact Markers are engineered for reduced noise.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jul 07, 2011 Powered by factory air and controlled by 4-way air valve with regulator, Slide-A-Mark(TM) features stamp holder mounted stationary on opposite side of part in molded sound suppressor material slightly raised above stamps. Impact force is consistent and can be varied by controlling actuation air pressure. With floating holder adapter, slight Not Square part issues can be accommodated. Strokes can range from 2½-12 in., while marking pressure remains same anywhere within stroke.

Dot-Peen Marking System produces up to 5 characters/sec.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jul 07, 2010 I-Mark(TM) I-Series dot-peen marking system includes 7 x 7 x 7 in. marking head, mountable on 1 of 3 sides, that offers X-Y CNC movement provided by high-torque stepper motors and linear rails which mark up to five 1/8 in. high characters/sec. Pneumatic marking pin and carbide tip inscribe different materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Communicating via Ethernet IP, Modbus, Serial, and I/O, system controller can be programmed remotely using included I-Mark Windows® software.

Roll Marking Machine imprints one or both sides of bar stock.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jan 23, 2009 SuperDuty 20-20SD simultaneously imprints continuous identification information on square, hexagonal, or round bar stock, eliminating need for secondary marking operations. Suited for manufacturers with variations in part size and material type, heavy-duty machine can mark bars up to 300 lb and 3-20 ft long without adverse effects to spindle bearings and shafts. Featuring 2 independent marking pressure rams, machine offers setup and changeover times of 2 min.

Air Impact Marker has low maintenance non-lube feature.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Aug 18, 2008 Suited for marking lot codes, acceptance marks, or machine ID codes on metal and plastic parts as well as in staking, seating, or assembly operations, Mite-E-Mark(TM) features integrated position sensors that can detect when marker is in retract position. Smallest configuration of tool is 3 in. long, and has 1 in. of approach stroke from retracted position to point of part marking, while 2 in. approach stroke model offers 220 lb of impact force at 80 psi.

Bench-Top Dot-Peen Marking System features third axis.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jun 19, 2008 With fully programmable operation and automatic serial numbering capability, Handy Andy system can carry out dot-peen marking on OD of round parts from PC. Third axis features 3.14 in. Rohm chuck, and ID/OD claws are included for versatile part fixturing. Three-axis stepper motor system connects to PC via USB interface and controls dot peen marking stylus, which is available in electric or pneumatic versions with respective marking capacities of .004 and .002 in. in standard steel.

Dot Peen/Scribe Tag Marker marks silk-screened SS tags.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Apr 25, 2008 Dot Peen/Scribe Tag Marker can place man-readable text in 5 different fields and also mark Square Dot(TM) UID/2D matrix codes on silk-screened stainless steel tags that attach to axles of military vehicles. Operated from 110 V, it offers production rate of 30 sec/tag and marking window of 1.6 x 2.3 in. Tags measure 1.25 x 3 in. and are 0.19 in. thick. System controller includes 15 in. TFT touchscreen, 2 USB ports, and Ethernet port for remote management.

Air Impact Markers do not require lubrication.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Sep 07, 2007 Using soft-impact marking action, Slide-a-Mark(TM) Series marks various metallic or non-metallic surfaces. Available in standard and high power ranges, Models 751 and 851 feature marking force of 8 and 10 tons, respectively with max suggested operating pressure of 80 psi. Standard tool has max approach stroke of 2½ in. However, either model can be ordered with max strokes of 4, 6, and 8 in. Both are equipped with fixed, internal flow or speed controls that do not require adjustment.

Laser Marking Machine features safe visual verfication.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Aug 13, 2007 Computer-controlled programmable fiber laser machine utilizes 20 W SUN-MATRIX high-speed fiber laser marking head to permanently mark 2D matrix codes and part numbers on cast iron automotive differential cases. Standalone machine lowers/raises carriers into marking position via pneumatic lift before parts are centered and clamped. During production, parts can be robotically or manually loaded and unloaded. Integrated electronic cameras enable mark verification.

Laser Marking Systems feature air-cooled design.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jul 12, 2007 Utilizing pulsed fiber diode laser technology that develops same 1,064 nm wavelength as Nd:YAG and Nd:YVO4 lasers but in compact design, Columbia 10 and 20 W Systems eliminate need for sensitive optical components. E-Z Mark(TM) software features Windows-based user interface and enables systems to be tailored to customer's requirements with specific application for UID/2D marks. Standard marking functions include alphanumeric, bar codes, data matrix, UID, and graphics.