Numberall and the Future of Metal Marking

In an era of rapid technological advancement, many organizations face a critical challenge: adapting modern production standards without a costly overhaul of their existing infrastructure. While newer marking methods like dot peen, laser etching, and chemical etching have their place, they often require a complete replacement of legacy tooling and fixtures.

For nearly a century, Numberall Stamp & Tool Co. has specialized in industrial marking equipment that stands the test of time. Our core expertise lies not just in manufacturing durable metal stamping and serial numbering machines, but in the strategic re-engineering of our equipment to integrate seamlessly with your existing production lines. This technical proficiency allows our clients to leverage their current investments, reduce downtime, and achieve a faster return on investment (ROI). With a commitment to exceptional service, we offer quick quoting and fast lead times, ensuring your production lines remain operational and efficient.

Our commitment to re-engineering is driven by a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and the need for reliable, cost-effective solutions. We work within the unique constraints of your operation to deliver custom modifications that preserve your established methods. This approach is a testament to our engineering capabilities and our dedication to solving real-world production challenges.

Below are several examples demonstrating how Numberall’s re-engineering expertise has provided customers with custom solutions for their specific needs.

• The Challenge: A manufacturer needed a solution for a cramped production line that had no room for a standard-sized serial numbering head.
• The Numberall Solution: We resurrected an older, smaller design of the Model 50P with an 11-division wheel. This required re-engineering the legacy design to meet modern specifications while retaining its compact footprint. The smaller form factor allowed the new numbering head to be installed in the customer’s limited space without requiring any costly modifications to the surrounding press or fixtures.
• The Result: The client’s operational efficiency was improved with a custom-fit solution that eliminated the need for a costly fixture redesign and prevented a significant pause in production.

• The Challenge: A production line required a method for quickly and efficiently changing the type on a Model 50P in a space-constrained environment.
• The Numberall Solution: We modified a Model 50P to include a rotatable type retainer. This re-engineered design allows for rapid and efficient removal and replacement of type, significantly reducing the time spent on tooling changes.
• The Result: This modification led to a substantial improvement in changeover efficiency, reduced downtime, and provided a more streamlined process for the customer’s operators.

• The Challenge: A customer needed to mark a flat part on a roll marking press but was concerned that a traditional, full-force stamp would cause excessive stress or deformation to the material.
• The Numberall Solution: Our engineers modified a Model 50P by giving it a “barrel” style wheel. This specialized design allows the characters to “rock” across the part during the roll marking process, distributing the force over a smaller area. We also engineered a special adapter for the top of the Model 50P to facilitate this unique motion.
• The Result: The modified equipment achieved the required mark while significantly reducing part stress, ensuring the integrity of the finished product and improving overall part quality.

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