Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.
Chesterfield, MI 48047
Nov 10, 2006 Measuring 10½ x 5½ x 3½ in. and weighing 6.5 lb, all-electric Model HMG 60 provides marking speed of three 1/8 in. characters/sec with max marking force of 20 lb. Hand-held unit includes integrated cycle button in handle and has two 2-axis stepping motors that move peen marking head to produce legible marks. Device is controlled by EasyMarker controller with 4-line LCD screen, and input is made through standard EasyMarker keyboard.

TRUMPF Power Tools
Farmington, CT 06032
Aug 29, 2006 Designed as mobile tabletop workstation, VectorMark Workstation 150 provides permanent marks on wide range of work piece shapes and materials. Workspace is accessible from 3 sides and can label 4.72 x 4.72 in. area. Monitored safety door guarantees class 1 laser protection when laser is in use. Integrated optical focus adjustment of ±0.28 in. and manual support area height adjustment of up to 5.91 in. ensure consistent quality when labeling differently sized work pieces.

Keyence Corporation of America
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
Jul 06, 2006 With 1 µm resolution, ML-G9300 Series marks materials such as stainless steel, resin, glass, rubber, and paper. Maintenance-free unit features 30 W of power with ±5% stability and can produce up to 600 characters/sec. Compliant with CE and FDA standards, machine can also be used for cutting resin film, boring, and wire sheath cutting. WaveGuide technology folds laser beam into Z shape, and design incorporates metallic hardware seal to suppress CO₂ leakage.

Videojet Technologies, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
May 02, 2006 Videojet® 3320 integrates into applications that require permanent marking of variable data on glass, plastic, rubber, and cardboard substrates as well as labels. Capable of 0° (straight-out) or 90° laser output, it prints standard and 2D bar codes, expiration dates, batch and lot codes, serial numbers, symbols, and manufacturer names and logos at rates to 1,300 characters/sec for line speeds up to 15 product marks/sec. Job generation software is included.

FlexLink Systems, Inc.
Allentown, PA 18106
May 01, 2006 Modular F5000L delivers plug-and-play functionality and can precision mark on flat or curved surfaces with standard 10 W CO2 laser for plastic or optional YAG laser for metals, ceramics, and other surface materials. Along with servo-controlled x-y motion axis, system features built-in flue gas exhausting system, integrated conveyor system with automatic width adjustment, and Class 1 laser enclosure with retractable input and output gates.

Wilson Tool International Inc.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Mar 08, 2006 Multi-Scribe(TM) sheet metal marking tool handles various materials and can be used for conventional sheet scribing or dot-matrix marking. Depth of mark can be altered as needed to vary from fine to heavy lines. Tool does not deform material or mark underside of sheets. It is available in thick turret, thin turret, Strippit®, Trumpf®, and 114 Wiedemann® styles to accommodate array of punch presses.

E-Components & Chains Limited
Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Jan 18, 2006 Detectamet Metal Detectable Plastic Pens are manufactured from high impact, food contact approved plastic and are rejectable by metal detection systems used in food and pharmaceutical industries. Featuring retractable nib and reinforced clip with incorporated hole to locate 20 mm split ring and safety chain, pens are x-ray visible and available in blue, red, green, yellow and black.

E-Components & Chains Limited
Pocklington, York YO42 1NR  United Kingdom
Oct 27, 2005 Featuring housings made from impact-resistant/food contact-approved polypropylene material, Anti-Microbial Pens contain additive that inhibits bacteria build-up with protective barrier that reforms even after cleaning. Protection lasts lifetime of product. Pens are available in retractable and non-retractable types with selection of color inks including blue, black, and red.

Kwikmark Inc.
McHenry, IL 60050
Sep 30, 2005 Kwikmark dot peen markers are available with Kwik Turn Plus attachment, which delivers true vector speed control regardless of diameter being marked. System allows user to type information into machine or use optional Windows Software Suite for graphical interface. Feadstock and tailstock can be adjusted anywhere along length. Kwik Turn Plus features pneumatic tailstock and footpedal which actuates center towards part to assist in loading and automatically centers and drives part.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.
Chesterfield, MI 48047
Aug 23, 2005 Suited for metal processing operations, In-Line-Marker (ILM) employs fixed, air-operated Richter dot peen marking head equipped with 7 or 9 marking styli positioned in-line. Unit offers on-the-fly marking capability and has computer control system that determines when and where dot impressions are placed to produce text, serial numbers, logos, or dates and time. Standard and optional units handle respective line speeds to 3.93 and 9.84 ips.

Kwikmark Inc.
McHenry, IL 60050
Aug 11, 2005 Kwikmark system, featuring 12 x 4 in. marking field, is able to mark in deep cavities and recesses and is suited for multiple level marking. File-based system has no limitations to characters per line, lines per file, character height, or file size. It is capable of marking over 10 cps in straight, angular, or arc text modes. Dual memory processing system is integrated into embedded controller with 4-line LCD and 12-key touchpad.

Cobar Solder Products
Londonderry, NH 03053
Jul 15, 2005 Constructed of polypropylene, refillable Flux Pen features fine tip that allows user to apply liquid flux to tiny chip components and individual solder joints on densely populated assemblies. Flux is dispensed by squeezing barrel, and transparent cartridge shows amount of remaining material. Design minimizes waste and prevents over-fluxing, which reduces cleaning time and prevents contamination. Ergonomic pen fits into top pocket of lab coat.

Gamma Scientific
San Diego, CA 92123 1876
Jun 14, 2005 Stripemaster II is a 30 m geometry retroreflectometer suited for measuring pavement markings on dry and wet surfaces. Housed in aluminum case, unit incorporates internal printer and capacity to store up to 10,000 data points. At push of button, wheel-mounted unit delivers individual data point, global position, and timestamp simultaneously. User can print hardcopy or export data via RS-232 communications into traffic inventory system or standard computer.

Almetek Industries, Inc.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840 9600
Apr 25, 2005 Made from heavy gauge stainless steel, 3-D Embossed Storm Drain Markers offer deep stamped serial numbers and custom engraving options. Four inch diameter disks can be engraved with City, Town, State, or GPS locations and are designed for EPA Storm Water Phase I and II programs to help inform public of environmental concerns. Units are available in natural or painted background colors, in 9 different symbols, and 10 legends.

Borries Marking Systems
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 1623
Mar 29, 2005 Able to be hand held or integrated into machine, Model 313 Micro Liner is programmed by controller that provides data input via PC, barcode scanner, PLC, or integrated key pad. Unit provides multi-line marking area of 4.74 x .75 in., and utilizes changeable devices to inscribe broad range of part geometries. Applications include metal and aluminum supports, pipes, and tubes.

Unitek Miyachi Corporation
Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Mar 24, 2005 Model LMV1000G diode-pumped, solid-state laser marker features 532 nm wavelength output and is suited for high-speed precision marking applications. Employing Nd:YV04 lasing medium, it can produce machine- and human-readable marks on gold-plated electronic components without removing any gold. Product is capable of producing line widths down to 20 microns, characters down to 100 microns, and data matrix codes with 20-micron cell sizes.

PTG Industries
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Jan 11, 2005 FiberTower(TM) Fiber Laser Marking System is comprised of independent components, which include Q-Switched Fiber Laser (up to 200 W), scan head, PCI control board, and power supply. Using FiberScan graphical-based laser programming software, users can create graphics, logos, 2D matrices, barcodes, symbols, and text in any production environment. Machine operates from 110 Vac power source and features air-cooling and wall-plug efficiencies up to 20%.

ID Technology Corp.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Jan 10, 2005 Suited for installation in complicated production lines and environments, MACSA Series F-1000 Laser Systems incorporate compact design and adjustable marking head. Systems clearly and permanently mark labels, cardboard, PET, glass, and wood. Software enables users to link multiple F-1000 systems for increased control and production.

Spectrum Technologies PLC
Bridgend CF31 3RT  United Kingdom
Nov 26, 2004 Capris 50-100 processes single core wires and multicore cables with mark, measure, and cut capabilities. Data is input via membrane keypad, and wire changes require no alteration to wire transport or marking system. Able to mark single characters, print flexibility allows up to 30 characters per identification code in horizontal and vertical print formats. System employs solid-state laser technology and handles wires from 26–4 AWG.

Borries Marking Systems
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 1623
Jul 14, 2004 Diode-pumped laser marker, with Class 1 safety features, is suited for marking metal and plastic parts and tags. All components are mounted in air-conditioned, 3-compartment cabinet. Power hook-up is 120 V/60 Hz. Low-noise vacuum cleaner keeps marking area clean from gas and dust. Available with RS232 and Ethernet interface, product includes software that provides visualization of data, machine status, and process sequence.