Marking for traceability
The system can mark flat, concave or convex surfaces and is suited for smooth, rough or machined finishes
Sandvik Materials Technology has enhanced customer service by installing a permanent marking and identification system that ensures clear material identification and complete traceability.
The new marking system produces a clear and extremely legible impression with greater accuracy and speed. This is particularly useful when the material is subsequently heat treated which can, on occasion, mask the identification marks. However, the new machine forms the identification marks by micro percussion, including such information as material type, batch number, heat number, location, project and even the Sandvik logo can be etched permanently onto the material, making identification quick and failsafe.
Easy to use and portable, the new machine has its own software package and prints individual programmed identification marks created by multiple dots via an x and y axis. This provides accurate reproduction and clarity of identification details allowing clear recognition at a glance, eliminating any risk of confusion.
The unit can be used throughout all areas of the Sandvik distribution centre and accommodates marking from the smallest through to the largest products. It can mark flat, concave or convex surfaces and is suited for smooth, rough or machined finishes.
Images for this article - click to enlarge
Unless otherwise stated, all images copyright © Mercator Media 2012. This does not exclude the owner's assertion of copyright over the material.
