Flat Type & Dies
Flat Stamps and Dies
The CMF – flat type is used for indention marking and is held in the stamp recess/holder with a set screw. The CMF flat type is used in the Model 78 with the rod style "A”. The CMF flat type is also used in Press Holders, Roll Type Holders, and Hand-holders.
The set screw is inserted from the side of the line of type. It pushes all the type together. This retention method is not good for applications with extensive vibrations. For those applications CMT recommends a groove or step type stamp.
The CMF Flat type are made in the USA with a double pass engraving for quality, clarity of mark, and longevity of the tool.
CMF Flat Stamps
Comprehensive guide for flat type and dies.
- A =
- Width
- B =
- Height
- C =
- Length
- Character Size =
- Measured from the tip of the character
- Character Width =
- Style 2A, width is 50% of the character size
Technical Specifications:
Standard CMF Flat Stamps are engraved as sharp face characters. This type of face style is engraved with a sharp edge. A sharp face tool penetrates more easily than other styles.
Build Catalog Number as shown:
Dot Style Characters are engraved with a series of conical dots for the lowest possible stress when marking. Recommended for high pressure fittings, aircraft, and other parts where sharp tools might disrupt the molecular structure of the metal.
- A =
- Width
- B =
- Height
- SL =
- Special Length from 1/2" to 2.5"
- Character Size =
- Measured from the tip of the character
- Character Width =
- Style 2A, width is 50% of the character size
Technical Specifications:
CMF Special Length Flat Stamps are engraved as sharp face characters. This type of face style is engraved with a sharp edge. A sharp face tool penetrates more easily than other styles.
Build Catalog Number as shown:
- MA =
- Width is determined by the number of character and spaces. Multiple the standard width of A by the total number of character and spaces.
- B =
- Height
- C =
- Length
- Character Size =
- Measured from the tip of the character
- Character Width =
- Style 2A, width is 50% of the character size
Technical Specifications:
Benefits of multi-character dies:
LCMF Multi-character Flat Stamps are engraved as sharp face characters. This type of face style is engraved with a sharp edge. A sharp face tool penetrates more easily than other styles.
Build Catalog Number as shown:
Please provde the following paramters for a custom CMF flat stamp.
- A =
- Width
- B =
- Height
- C =
- Length
- Character Size =
- Measured from the tip of the character
- Character Width =
- Standard width is Style 2A, width is 50% of the character size. Standard to be used if no additional information is provided.
Standard Technical Specifications:
Columbia Marking Tools can design and manufacture custom flat type and dies. CMT can provide a quotation to any customer custom print. The print or the request may be sent to quotes@columbiamt.com.
Customizations
- Dimensions
- This is the most common customization. A – Width, B – Height, and C – Length.
- Font
- Classic styles and replication of characters. Also, marking in reverse or mirror for mold marking or the back of thin material.
- Material
- Standard tool steel to high speed.
- Engraving Angle
- For deeper marks or wear.
- Engraving Depth
- Chart of standard sizes
CMT will provide standard parameters for any component not defined by request or print.