Step Type & Dies
Step Stamps and Dies
The CMS and CMT – step type is used for indention marking and is held in the stamp recess/holder with a plate. The CMS groove type are used in Holders, Roll Type Holders, and Hand-holders.
The CMS step type is an industry standard, and with the metal plate retention method that assures a secure hold for type while allowing slight motion during the marking process. The CMS Step type are made in the USA with a double pass engraving for quality, clarity of mark, and longevity of the tool.
Columbia Marking Tools Step Stamps
Comprehensive guide for step 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 CMG Groove 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:
CMG Special Length Groove 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:
LCMG 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:
- 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:
CMG 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:
Please provde the following paramters for a custom CMS Groove stamp.
- A =
- Width
- B =
- Height
- C =
- Length
- SW =
- Step Width
- CS =
- Height of Step (from back of stamp)
- 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 groove 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, C – Length, and groove dimensions.
- Font
- Classic style and replication.
- 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.