by Numberall | May 26, 2017 | Blog
From fluid, snake-like sculptures that wind through galleries, to painstakingly crafted geometric entities, John Bisbee, a Maine sculptor, creates pieces of art that require meticulous detail. At first glance, his sculptures appear as if they were made from a continuous piece of metal, but when you look closer, reality is much more intriguing. Bisbee uses nails as his sole sculptural medium, manipulating them until they create the forms he desires.
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by Numberall | May 25, 2017 | Blog
We often receive questions about different marking methods and why they’re effective. From hot stamping for branding products and ink marking, which sprays a stream of ink onto the product, to dot marking, a micro-percussion marking technology, there are multiple ways one can approach marking products; however, some methods are more effective than others.
While attending EASTEC 2017, the northeast’s premier manufacturing event, we received many questions about ink marking, which is a very fast marking method, but is also very messy. Its greatest downfall is something simple that many forget to consider when metal marking: it’s not permanent.
Ink marking has its uses in industrial capacities, but permanent identification is not one of them. If you need a mark to remain indelible throughout years of repeat use, ink marking is probably not the best option for your product. Ink marking can provide a quick and versatile option, but oftentimes indent marking is much more reliable and permanent.
Indenting into the material of your product will create a mark that will remain legible and secure in almost any situation. This aspect is important if you need to meet certain government or industry standards. For example, if you’re marking a gun receiver, vehicle identification numbers, safety devices, or medical devices, indent marking will create a permanent mark that will not fade with time and will adhere to marking standards for your product.
Even when legal requirements are not the issue, long term part traceability could be a necessity for your business. If you want your products to remain reliable and the numbers to remain legible, indent marking is a great choice over ink marking. Imagine a customer 20 years from now, trying to read a part number from a dirty, rusty car. The ink stamp would be long gone, where an indented number would still be legible.
In some situations, indent marking might even be faster than ink marking. On parts where the information will not change, you can mark your part as fast as your press can run. Even in instances where serializing is required, our Model 50 automatic head can run at very high cycle rates.
If you have more questions about indent marking and other potential marking methods, contact us for further assistance!
by Numberall | May 8, 2017 | Blog
Steel stamps are a tried and true tool used for marking material. We’ve been making steel stamps for marking since our inception in 1930, and they have remained one of the best marking options for hard, continuous use.
Numberall’s Standard Hand Stamps are constructed of high-impact tool steel, precision heat-treated and tempered so they’ll last a lifetime. They resist chipping from repeated hammer blows and the characters are designed with heavy supporting bevels. All hand stamps are marked on the thumb side for positive identification and locating purposes.
Why steel stamps for marking instead of a machine? Here are a few reasons:
They’re economical. Our steel hand stamps are one of our most cost-effective marking solutions. They’re affordable and long-lasting, so you’re guaranteed an effective purchase.- They create clear marks. Because steel hand stamps are controlled by you and the force of your hammer blows, you can ensure that a clear mark is created every time.
- They’re durable. We have steel hand stamps from the 1930s that are still in use today. All of Numberall’s products are guaranteed to last, but our steel hand stamps are especially durable.
- Options abound. Our set of standard hand stamps include 9 stamps in a figure set, or 27 stamps in a letter set. These sets will provide you with most of the marking options you’ll need, but in case you require something special, we also create customized hand stamps.
Each set of our hand stamps is conveniently packaged in an easily accessible 27-Piece Boxed Set, which also functions as a workbench holder for everyday use. The figure set contains 9 stamps; the figure 6, when inverted, is also used for the figure 9. The letter set has 27 stamps, A to Z and the character “&.”
In addition to our standard stamps, we can create something special for your business. From multi-character hand stamps and press dies, to trademarks and symbols, Numberall’s steel stamps for marking are made to order to suit your exact requirements.
Need more information about using steel hand stamps for you indent marking purposes? Contact us today.
by Numberall | May 4, 2017 | Blog
The bullion your business is charged with customizing requires finesse and quality marking machines to provide a product worthy to present to your customers. If you’re in need of a machine for marking coin edges or specialty minting, Numberall can help.
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by Numberall | Apr 24, 2017 | Blog
Our customers are our most important asset – this is true for any business. At Numberall Stamp & Tool Co., we do everything we can to connect with customers directly. We want to show you what our products do and why you should invest in them for your marking requirements. That’s why we’ve participated in EASTEC, an event dedicated to keeping northeast manufacturers competitive, for decades. We’ll be at EASTEC 2017 this year offering a number of great demonstrations.
With more than 500 exhibitors, multiple conference sessions, industry keynotes and more, EASTEC is a great place for finding out more about manufacturing ideas, processes and products. With hundreds of booths featuring products and services that can improve your productivity and increase your profits, EASTEC is a must-attend event for anyone in the manufacturing industry. (more…)
by Numberall | Apr 21, 2017 | Blog
Do you work in the firearms industry? If so, you may need to invest in special marking equipment to follow federal law. If you only use or sell firearms from a licensed manufacturer, they are engraved with all the markings required by law; however, if you’re making National Firearms Act firearms, marking firearms is an important part of your process. (more…)
