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Hot Stamping Dies Explained: Brass, Steel, and Magnesium

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Hot Stamping Dies Explained: Brass, Steel, and Magnesium

Hot stamping technology stands at the forefront of modern marking solutions, offering industrial buyers a perfect blend of versatility, economy, and professional finish. This article explores the various materials and applications of hot stamping...

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Date Coders and Date Coding Equipment

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Date Coders and Date Coding Equipment

Package date coding is a popular marking solution across a wide range of industries. With multiple date coder options available date coding is a...

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Custom Branding Irons for Rubber

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Custom Branding Irons for Rubber

Branding is a simple solution for creating deep, permanent marks in a wide range of materials. Using a custom branding iron for rubber marking...

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Steel Type Solutions for Pharmaceutical Package Marking: A Case Study

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Steel Type Solutions for Pharmaceutical Package Marking: A Case Study

In the demanding world of pharmaceutical packaging, precision marking, and traceability aren't just quality metrics, they're regulatory requirements....

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The Evolution of Industrial Marking Solutions: From Hand Stamps to High-Tech Marking Systems

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The Evolution of Industrial Marking Solutions: From Hand Stamps to High-Tech Marking Systems

In the world of manufacturing and industry, marking and identification play a crucial role. From tracking products throughout the supply chain to...

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Enhancing Pharmaceutical Packaging: Advanced Date Coding and Marking Solutions

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Enhancing Pharmaceutical Packaging: Advanced Date Coding and Marking Solutions

In the pharmaceutical industry, precise and compliant package date coding and marking are essential to combat counterfeiting, ensure traceability,...

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Hot Stamping Polypropylene Parts at AFM Engineering

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Hot Stamping Polypropylene Parts at AFM Engineering

AFM Engineering, located in Santa Ana, CA, specializes in refurbishing, rebuilding, and selling hot stamping and other manufacturing processing...

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Portable Marking Machine Options

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Portable Marking Machine Options

There are a couple of portable marking machine options for applications where marking needs to be done in the field, or applications where a...

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What is a Hot Stamping Machine?

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What is a Hot Stamping Machine?

Hot stamping or foil stamping is a printing method where metal hot stamp dies are transferred at high temperatures to the surface being marked. The...

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Antique Tool Maker's Mark Hand Stamps

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Antique Tool Maker's Mark Hand Stamps

Used to identify the manufacturer of the tool, tool makers' marks can be whimsical and ornate, no-nonsense and simple, or anything in between.

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