NCB Marking Equipment supply a range of dot peen marking machines to a vast range of industries, including the automotive sector. The collection includes bench-top, handheld and integrated machines. Dot peen marking uses a stylus or pin to rapidly strike a material to indent a series of dots which creates a line of characters or codes.
It is hugely popular for the identification and traceability of products in manufacturing. It is a fast and permanent form of marking with little room for user error. Dot peen marking is popular due to its resistance to wear and corrosion and is a low-stress marking method.
Traceability Marking in the Automotive Sector
Dot peen marking is used in the automotive industry for identification and traceability of critical components, examples of which include Vin number marking on chassis and smaller components used in engine and suspension.
All components in industry need to have a permanent traceability mark. This is particularly important in industries such as the automotive industry where traceability is critical. Data matrix codes, which can be achieved with a dot peen marking machine, are critical to tracking parts through the production process.
With clear traceability marking, manufacturers can ensure that vehicles are free of defects and operational issues resulting in the highest levels of safety.
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Applications of Dot Peen Marking in Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive parts typically marked with dot peen technology include:
- engine blocks
- chassis
- chassis components
- parts for construction and agricultural
The machines are generally used to encode vin numbers of chassis and serial numbers and date codes on data plates.
Benefits of Dot Peen Marking for Automotive Manufacturers
The advantages of dot peen marking for car manufacturers include:
- Enhanced traceability for easier recall management and defect identification.
- Improved quality control through part identification during assembly.
- Reduced risk of counterfeiting with tamper-proof markings.
- Increased efficiency due to fast marking speeds and automation possibilities.
Considerations for Implementing Dot Peen Marking Systems
Material compatibility – dot peen marking can be used on a variety of materials which is one of the reasons for its popularity. In the Automotive industry where most parts are metal it is particularly popular.
Marking depth and detail requirements – the machines from NCB Marking Equipment can be height adjusted to achieve a variety of depths. The quality of the mark is very precise. Dot peen marking is viable for material hardness up to 63HRC. It is considered a low-stress form of marking.
Integration with existing production lines – this is achievable and often popular in the automotive industry.
Dot Peen Marking Machines from NCB
For years dot peen marking has been widely used in the automotive industry and recent trends show that it is more popular than ever.
Its’ ability to mark so precisely, permanently and quickly makes it one of NCB Marking Equipment’s best selling machines. It is suitable for so many applications, incredibly easy to use and flexible in terms of what it can achieve.
Traceability Marking Solutions
With over 50 years of experience in the traceability and identification marking industry, NCB Marking Equipment really is the most reliable place to go for advice on the most appropriate marking process for your application.
We have been selling dot peen marking machines for many years and pride ourselves on offering the latest technology, highest quality machine at a competitive price.
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If you want to discover how our dot peen marking machines can elevate your automotive operations, speak to our team to discuss your requirements.
