The Purpose of Part Marking:
Manufacturing industries of today invest heavily in the design, build, and quality testing of the parts they sell. Marking of the parts with relevant codes and data provides not just a unique identity, but an indelible seal of approval prior to shipping.

The Technology Available:
An ever-growing list of methods are available to mark any part. A major consideration of choosing the right method involves working with a supplier who provides a solution for your specific application – as there is no one size fits all in the world of part marking; there are only right choices!

Why Track & I.D. Parts?
Is your plant ISO compliant?  Would maintaining an internal part history for safety and/or critical parts prevent issues from arising? Are your clients demanding six sigma? Are you working on recall prevention/handling?

Are your current methods effective? 
As there are a lot of traditional technologies, how are you going about it?  Hand marking is easy to implement, but slow, inconsistent, labor intensive and when a hammer smashes a thumb it can be expensive.  Ink jet is fast and programmable, but it is not permanent, the ink is not cheap and the solvent is an environmental liability.  Presses can make fast permanent marks, but they are not very flexible, set up is time consuming, they cant be used on hard or fragile parts and they can be dangerous.  Chemical etch is inexpensive, but slow and inconsistent. It may be time to update to insure effectiveness!

Why use Technifor? 
We provide fast, flexible, safe, programmable marking in a number of proven technologies: Micro percussive indenting, electromagnetic dot-peening, scriber etching, and laser marking – each suited to the applications demands!

Choosing the right way to create a mark: 
Surface, marking area, access to that area and cycle time allowances all factor into the best method chosen. Pneumatic Micro percussion is good for most solid metals and plastics while scriber marking can mark a hollow part with minimal noise. Electromagnetic marking is suited for Mark&Read applications and where an air supply is not part of the application. Laser marking suits non contact high resolution and rapid marking needs.

Is Machine Readable marking part of the application?
DATAMATRIX™ marking requires a very stable process of marking onto a surface with a high level of accuracy to create a camera legible image with reliability. Technifor has found that only an electromagnetic,  precision ball screw driven system can produce the constancy that industry demands.

The Working Environment:
Always make sure that your marking method is robust. Cutting fluids, oils, metal & plastic chips, and heat all have an effect upon the reliability of an on-line marker. Technifor answers these demands with sealed and protected units that can be incorporated within automation – even upside down in a rain of fluids!

How are such marker systems maintained?
All equipment needs maintenance. The key is to incorporate a marker that requires only a minimum of attention. Technifor pneumatic units address this issue with protected, non lubricated operation that requires only dry air to operate. Training for self support and PM is available.

Are spare parts readily available and local?
In Ontario, Robert I. Robotics is your source of spare
Technifor parts. Stocked in London, Ontario.

Are service and support available locally?
Robert I. Robotics provides phone support, 24/7 emergency services, tune-up maintenance, and general services from their facility in London, Ontario.

Are these markers easy to integrate? 
Trace markers need to function with your other systems in your plant. Input/output capability, serial string input, form-fit-function, PLC communications, and installation assistance are all part of the Technifor methodology.

Are Custom Solutions available? 
As every application is unique, Technifor offers custom solutions and modifications to fit your needs. From choosing the right stylus tip and length to the correct laser setting, we can help you succeed in your
parts marking.