Marking Parts for QC 2

[Maxburn]

I have a variety of small (0.125 -0.5" marking area with either a curved or flat surface)parts that I need to be marked or quality control purposes. I have looked at silk screening and pad printing. I don't require any fancy serializing just a simple letter or number maybe one or two characters. However, I need the printing to last 15 yrs and withstand temperatures of -40ºC to 125ºC. As well, etching and other processes that remove material I would prefer not to use. Processes that involved a baking process of more than 350ºF I would also not like to use since some of the features on these parts might warp. I would prefer to have this marking done in house. Can someone recommend a good supplier or source of information I can look up? The material being marked can be stainless steel, brass or nickel plated aluminum.

 

[CoryPad]

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[lgearhart]

We use laser marking to meet all of those requirements. Yes, that meant we had to buy a laser marker, but it works so well I'd urge you to consider it if you haven't already.

For a useful, thought provoking list of what marking technologies are out there, get a copy of AS478 on "Identification Marking Methods" from SAE.