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How to Select a Pneumatic Impact Press

When selecting a pneumatic press, there are a few specifications that you should consider to ensure that you are selecting the correct press for your particular marking requirements. Of course, your supplier can help walk you through all of the...

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Shank Stamp For Tall Pine Forge

Jacob King is the owner of Tall Pine Forge in Holly Springs, North Carolina and specializes in forging 18th century colonial ironwork; a blacksmith...

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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...

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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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