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The Benefits of Using a Touchmark Stamp

What is a Touchmark? A touchmark is a small mark that is applied to a handmade product. Typically, blacksmiths use a touchmark as a way to identify or sign their products. Touchmarks allow the creator to add a personal touch to their work,...

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Making a Touchmark

Steel stamps are an ideal tool for making a touchmark because they offer a long-lasting, cost-effective tool that can be easily customized. Adding a...

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Hand Stamps Used as Welding Inspection Tools

Recently, a large international firm specializing in welding inspections found Durable Technologies through an internet search and reached out to us...

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A Quick Guide to Dot Peen Markers

Dot peen marking, often referred to as pin stamp marking, is a direct part marking process used to mark alphanumeric characters, logos, 2D data...

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How Do You Select an Impact Press?

Impact presses are popular marking solutions because they are simple to set up, easy to operate, low maintenance, and offer excellent repeatability....

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How to Hot Stamp with Foil and Ribbons

Hot stamping is capable of creating vibrant, permanent marks on a wide variety of substrates. To get the best results when hot stamping, however, it...

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Guide to Thermal Transfer Ribbons

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Guide to Thermal Transfer Ribbons

OEM thermal transfer printers heat-coated thermal transfer ribbons to create an image in the areas where the ribbon has been heated. After heat has...

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Quick Guide to Electric Branding Irons

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Quick Guide to Electric Branding Irons

Electric branding irons are one of the most cost-effective ways to permanently mark nearly any surface material. Aside from glass and metal, branding...

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How Steel Hand Stamps Make Customization Affordable

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How Steel Hand Stamps Make Customization Affordable

For many artisans, the ability to permanently mark their products is a balancing act of efficiency, quality, and affordability. There are many direct...

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