Reading laser etched bar codes,
verifying to A-F grades
DIRECT PART MARKING There
are many methods to directly
mark objects. Selecting the best
method for the application is
critical to achieving success.
Each method has its own
advantages and limitations.
Ink Jet
This type of marking uses small,
dots sprayed directly onto the
surface. Ink jet produces high
contrast marks. Ink jet is not
considered a permanent marking
method. Laser Etch
Lasers etch the symbol directly
onto a surface. Clean, high
resolution marks are produced
making laser-etch well-suited
for automated environments. Dot Peen
Dot peen is a percussive marking
method, using changes in depth
to create marks. Dot peen is
recommended for applications
where the symbol must last the
entire life cycle.
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VERIFICATION
It is critical
when marking parts with a laser
etch, ink jet or dot peen, to
verify the quality of those
marks to ensure successful reads
throughout the supply chain.
Department of Defense suppliers
are required to encode the data
into a Data Matrix symbol and
directly apply it to specific
items to help facilitate item
tracking.
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