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marking tool guide

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Introduction
This document is a comprehensive guide for evaluating and selecting marking tools for industrial applications, focusing on permanent marking and optimizing marking procedures.
Ordering Information
To place orders or inquiries, provide detailed drawings with specifications such as location, dimensions, material, and hardness of the part to be marked. Include any subsequent operations and a specific legend with exact wording and layout. Custom orders can be quoted through the Chicago headquarters or branches in North Carolina and California.
General Marking Guidelines
  • Pressure Requirements: A table provides pressure requirements for marking different materials and character sizes, measured in tons.
  • Blank Dimensions: Details on dimensions for various tool styles, including straight step type, straight groove type, and knurl groove type.
  • Character Faces & Styles: Describes engraving styles such as sharp face, flat face, aerocut, outline, and aerocut dot, each suited for specific applications.
  • Character Size & Spacing: Guidelines for determining character size and spacing, including considerations for embossed and debossed characters.
  • Depth of Engraving: Standard depths for various character sizes are provided, with options for extra deep and controlled depth engraving.
Manual Marking
  • Hand Stamps: Various types of hand stamps are available, including Hi-Loy steel, flat steel, aerocut, and aerocut dot face stamps, each designed for specific marking needs.
  • Plain Code & Inspection Stamps: These stamps provide immediate information and can record multiple types of information with a single impression.
  • Typeholders: Model P typeholders are used for multiple character hand stamping with frequent setup changes.
Press Marking
Information on shank style typeholders, machine style radial typeholders, and combination engraved dies and typeholders is provided.
Roll Marking
Details on knurl typeholders, straight typeholders, and engraved dies for roll marking applications.
Fixturing
Information on knurl carriages, shank style knurl holders, free running knurl holders, roller bearing cradles, and stud arbor fixtures.
Numbering Heads
Various styles of numbering heads are available, including shank style repeat-o-heads, select-o-heads, and special numbering heads.
Specifications and Stock Availability
Standard Straight Groove Type and Logotype are available in various sizes from stock, suitable for long production runs and parts up to 32Rc. Logotype is custom-made, and a locking pin system allows for easy changes.
Manual Marking
The Hand Style Repeat-O-Head is designed for repeat numbering, with each wheel having 10 figures and a blank space. Radial Typeholders are used for marking flat surfaces accurately.
Press Marking
Model S Typeholder is used for multiple character stamping with frequent setup changes, including a foolproof locking pin to prevent errors. Radial Typeholders and Step Types are used for precise radial marking.
Roll Marking
Knurl Groove Typeholders are used in roll marking machines, allowing for frequent legend changes. Straight Typeholders are available in T-Slot and Dovetail Mounts for easy type changes.
Fixturing
Knurl Carriages and Roller Bearing Cradles are designed for use in roll marking machines, supporting and locating parts for marking. Stud Arbor Fixtures are used for marking hollow round parts.
Numbering Heads
Various numbering heads are available, including Shank Style Repeat-O-Head and Model 10 for automatic numbering. Select-O-Heads allow for frequent wheel changes.
Company Overview
Geo. T. Schmidt, Inc. has been a leader in permanent marking technology for over 100 years, offering a range of manual and automated marking solutions. The company is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring high-quality standards and customer service.
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SERVINGYOUR MARKING NEEDS SINCE1895 www.gtschmidt.com >

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established 1895 > Original Plant at 4100 Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, Illinois.

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Fixturing Press Marking Roll Marking Knurl Carriages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Shank Style Knurl Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Free Running Knurl Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Roller Bearing Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Stud Arbor Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Introduction Manual Marking Shank Style Typeholder...

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Standard Code & Inspection Stamp Designs Standard Code Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Numbering Heads Company Information Shank Style Repeat-O-Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Model 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Select-O-Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Barrel-Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Special...

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The Marking Tool Guide presents a general overview of the toolsrequired for permanently marking a wide array of industrial products. With it you can review your present mark- ing application in light of the latest industry developments to be sure that you are using the most efficient and economical marking methods for your operation. A Schmidt Sales Engineer or Customer Service Representative will be glad to asist you in this evaluation. Their many years of experience addressing marking applications, on a full time basis, is available to you without cost or obligation.Contact us via telephone,...

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Pressure Requirements for Marking Pressure to mark one character (in tons). Character SoftCharacter SizeMild SteelAluminumTool SteelDepth 1/16.25.15.38.003Ԕ 3/32.05.30.75.004Ԕ 1/8.75.451.13.006Ԕ 5/321.00.601.50.007Ԕ 3/161.881.132.82.008Ԕ 1/42.101.263.15.010Ԕ 5/163.001.804.50.013Ԕ 3/84.002.406.00.016Ԕ 7/164.752.857.13.016Ԕ 1/25.703.428.55.017Ԕ 5/87.504.5011.25.020Ԕ 3/49.255.5513.88.020Ԕ 7/811.006.6016.50.020Ԕ 113.007.8019.50.020Ԕ > These are pressures for Sharp Face characters.In order to estimate marking pressure requirements, multiply the single character tonnage found above bythe number of...

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Knurl Step Type Blank Dimensions > L = length W = width H = height Hs= height from step tobottom of die D = depth of step Wb= overall width ofblank A = angle (L x W x H) step: Hsx D angle: A) Straight Step Type > L = lengthW = width H = height Hs= height from step tobottom of die D = depth of step Wb= overall width ofblank (L x W x H) step: (Hsx D) Shank StyleRound Die > L = length of bodyD = diameter of body Ls= length of shankDs= diameter of shank(D x L) shank: (Dsx Ls) Straight GrooveType > L = lengthW = width H = height Hg= height from middleof groove to bottom of die Wg= width of grooveD...

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With indented characters , size should be determined by measuring the face of the tool. Sharp Face andAerocut tools are measured at the apex of the engraved face indicated in the sketch. Flat Face and Outline style characters are measured to the outside edge or overall dimension of the engraved face. Embossed characters are the exception and are measured from the impression rather than the face of the die.The size is determined by the height of the impression at the point where the raised portion meets the back- ground. Debossed characters . The size of a debossed character is measured at the...

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Depth Of Engraving ( GTS Standards ) Character SizeDepth Character SizeDepth 3/64.012Ԕ 5/16.040Ԕ 1/16.014Ԕ 3/8.050Ԕ 3/32.018Ԕ 7/16.055Ԕ 1/8.023Ԕ 1/2.060Ԕ 5/32.028Ԕ 5/8.062Ԕ 3/16.031Ԕ 3/4.078Ԕ 7/32.033Ԕ 1.093Ԕ 1/4.035Ԕ > Extra Deep Engraving : > Required when material is removed from apart after marking and an abnormally deep mark is required. Branding dies are engraved extra deep and with a flat face so the background of the hot die will not touch the material Controlled Depth Engraving : > In some applications, engraving maybe shallower than standard depth. Trademarks and other lettering layouts...

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Hi-Loy Steel Letter and Figure Hand Stamps . Used with ahammer to mark changeable legends on a limited production basis. Size of Blank Stock No.Character SizeSquare X Length 0326651/165/16Ԕ x 2-7/8 0326663/32Ԕ5/16 x 2-7/8Ԕ 0326671/85/16Ԕ x 2-7/8 0326685/32Ԕ3/8 x 3Ԕ 0326693/163/8Ԕ x 3 0326701/4Ԕ3/8 x 3Ԕ 0326715/161/2Ԕ x 3-1/4 0326723/8Ԕ5/8 x 3-1/2 0326731/2Ԕ3/4 x 3-1/2Ԕ > Flat Steel Hand Stamps. Used with a hammer to stamp anentire legend with one blow...faster and more evenly than with single handstamps. All are made special according to customer specifica- tions. Aerocut and Aerocut Dot Face...

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Plain Code Stamps . > These stamps provide onthe spot information. Select symbols from standard code designs shown on the chart (pg. 29) or speci- fy your own design. Blank Size Design SizeSquare x Length 1/165/16Ԕ x 2-7/8 3/32Ԕ5/16 x 2-7/8Ԕ 1/85/16Ԕ x 2-7/8 5/32Ԕ3/8 x 3Ԕ 3/161/2Ԕ x 3-1/4 1/4Ԕ1/2 x 3-1/4Ԕ 5/165/8Ԕ x 3-1/2 3/8Ԕ5/8 x 3-1/2Ԕ 1/23/4Ԕ x 3-1/2 > Inspection and Code Stamps . > Record twokinds of information with a single impression. Available in sizes from 3/16Ԕ to 1/2. When order- ing specify design number, size and key letter or figure desired. Key characters are engraved as large...

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Hand Style Repeat-O-Head > A time saver whenrepeat numbers are required. Each wheel has 10 figures and a blank space, permitting any figure setup. Individual wheel release permits freeing only one wheel without dis- turbing the entire setup. Standard heads available in 3/32 or 1/8Ԕ character sizes, 4-7 wheels with all wheels being figure wheels. Letter wheels are available for an additional charge per wheel. Larger characters are also available. Radial Typeholder > Designed for radially marking flatsurfaces. A pilot can be provided to guide the holder into marking position. This insures accurate...

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