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Direct Part Marking Basics

A direct part mark is a process used to permanently mark a part for identification, item level traceability, or for design or aesthetic purposes. Direct part marking is a versatile solution that spans many industries and applications, but using...

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Portable Dot Peen Marking Systems

Durable Technologies’ dot peen marking systems, often referred to as pin stamp marking, is a direct part marking process used to mark alpha-numeric...

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Hot Stamping Foils Make Decorative Marking Easy

We've covered the basics of hot stamping before, but in case you need a refresher: Hot stamping is a flexible process allowing the user to mark...

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Marking Solutions Fundamentals: Metal Type

One of the most common part marking solutions available today is metal type. Metal type is used across a wide variety of industries and for many...

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A Simpler Marking Solution: The Manual Impact Press

Unlike more complicated marking solutions, manual impact presses are low maintenance solutions that are easy to set up and operate. The simplicity of...

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Worcester Telegram Interviews Durable Technologies CEO

Since Marking Industry Magazine announced in August that Durable was named 2012 Gold Manufacturer of the Year, our company has been receiving a lot...

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Marking Boxes and Bags is Easier with Carton Coders

Durable Technologies offers contact carton and case coders designed for marking on corrugated boxes, bag coding or web printing. Our roller coders...

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Numbering Heads Make Repetitive Part Marking Easy

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Numbering Heads Make Repetitive Part Marking Easy

A popular marking solution for serial numbering and sequential part marking requirements is numbering heads. Easy to use and robust, marking...

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Coil & Spring Manufacturer Uses Steel Type For Product Identification

A long time customer of Durable Technologies is a leading manufacturer of coils and springs that are hot wound or cold wound. The springs are all...

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Helpful Tips for Marking Parts with Steel Hand Stamps

Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when using a hand stamp or handheld steel type holder to mark parts:

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