WHAT IS DOT PEEN MARKING?

Dot Peen marking or engraving is a pin marking application that allows manufacturers to make deep, permanent impressions in a variety of materials for identification and traceability. Also known as "pin marking," "dot peening," or "pin stamping", this fast, efficient marking process involves a carbide or a tungsten carbide pin that directly impacts a material to create a mark.

When programmed, dot peen machines can permanently mark both human- and machine-readable information such as:

• Date/time stamping

• Part serialization

• Logos

• 2D Data Matrix bar code

• Operator identification

Unlike traditional marking processes like hand stamping or punch and die, automated dot peen marking is well known for delivering 1) high-speed marking and 2) deep, permanent engraving capabilities. However, there are additional incentives for manufacturers to use this powerful, effective marking method.