Gravotech dot peen marking machine marking a Datamatrix code

Discover the Dot peen Marking Technology

What is dot peen marking? How does it work ? What are the benefits of dot peen marking? Find more about the dot peen technology and discover which solution fit your needs!
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What is dot peen marking?

The principle of dot peen is based on the creation of depressions in the material using a vibrating tool. This creates a series of points (impacts) forming:

  • Direct marking (on the part),
  • Permanent,
  • Tamper-proof marking.

During dot peen marking, the material is pushed back and not burned, milled or more. No shavings are produced before and after the marking. This means that we have no breakage in the material, regardless of the thickness of the part being marked. Gravotech uses two dot peen technologies:

  • Pneumatic,
  • Electromagnetic.

The dot peen marking process is suitable for all applications: from deep and fast marking on raw material to very precise marking such as Data Matrix codes on small surfaces.

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Gravotech dot peen marking machine marking a Datamatrix code

What are the benefits of dot peen marking?

  • Economical: very low costs and reduced cost of use (unlike punch, roller, electrochemical or bubble jet marking)

  • Multipurpose: marking on all types of shapes and surfaces thanks to the 3D stylus and on materials with hardness up to 62HRC

  • Easy to use: what you see is what you get, you can see exactly what you are marking on the screen

  • Productivity: high marking speed

  • Efficient: the marking is fast and clear

  • Independent: no need for a computer to create the files or control the machine

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Learn more about dot peen engraving applications

Gravotech offers permanent and robust identification thanks to dot peen marking in the following industries: aeronautics, automotive, defense, electronics, navy, mechanical, medical, metallurgy, mining, motorbikes & motorcycles, nuclear, oil & gas and personal protection equipment, etc.

Whether your parts are made of brass, steel or titanium, Gravotech's dot peen engraving machines can engrave many different types of materials.

Which materials can be engraved with a dot peen marker?

DOT PEEN
PLASTICS
ABS​​
PA
PC
PE, BET
PMMA, Acrylic
POM - PBT
PP
METAL
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum​​
Brass​​
Carbide
Coated metal
Copper
Gold, silver, nickel, platinum
Stainless steel​​
Steel
Titanium
= Marking / Etching
= Engraving / Deep marking

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