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What is a peen?
On the surface, it seems that many people on Earth today are peens but the title of peen is reserved for those special type of people that invoke an uncontrolable urge to yell or to hit people with sticks.
What is the stylus used for on a dot peen machine?
MECCO's stylus can be used to create a traditional dot peen mark or a Vibra Peen mark which is most comparable to an engraving. What can a dot peen machine mark?
How does a dot peen machine work?
Dot peen machines work by using a single pin to mark materials with customer-specific information.The result is a specific dot pattern that creates deep characters (serial numbers, batch numbers, date codes, etc.), logos, and codes (Data Matrix). You can chose from various models of dot peen machines, depending on how the machine will be used.
What is dot peen marking?
Also known as "pin marking" or "pin stamping", this efficient marking process involves a carbide or a tungsten carbide pin that directly impacts a material to create a mark. Watch dot peen marking videos.
Pistol Grip Models
The compact ADP2560 and ADP25120 models are lightweight stampers featuring an easy-grip handle with a push button to trigger the marking cycle. Each base has a rubber bottom and light magnets to keep the unit in place during marking.
Heavy Duty Dual Handle Models
The larger ADP5090 and ADP120160 stampers feature large marking windows, two-handled fixtures for easy handling, and heavy-duty magnets to hold the units in place during marking. The ADP120160D Deep Marker uses a 12mm or 18mm marking pin to create extra-deep marks to withstand painting and galvanizing operations.
How Does a Dot Peen Marker Work
Dot peen marking is a direct contact method that leaves an indention on the surface of a material. It works best with metals but can also be used for other glass, plastic, and wood.
Features of a Dot Peen Marker Machine
Dot peen marker machines can have various features and marking quality can vary. So, it is important to have a better understanding of these features. This is extremely important when you are trying to troubleshoot faulty equipment.
Different Types of Dot Peen Marking Equipment
Dot peen marking is a fast and easy way to mark the surface of the metal. There are three main types of dot peen marking equipment – manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated machines.
Wrap Up!
Dot peen marking machines are great for anyone who needs to mark material quickly without the need for additional equipment like engraving or lasers. While dot peens can vary in quality, there are some great options on the market today that provide excellent results.
Step 1: Supplies
Lets start with what you'll need. in this picture i have.... -a 5 pound anvil -a metal punch -side cutters -a small ball peen hammer -2 pieces of metal to rivet together -and a roofing nail. obviously you don't need to use these tools specifically. a drill works as good as a punch, and the anvil can be replaced with any anvil like object.
Step 2: Preparing to Rivet
first thing you are going to need is something to rivet. remember those 2 pieces of metal? well now is the time to punch/drill a hole in both of them. since this is practice it doesn't matter where, as long as there is 1 hole in each piece. for a 6d nail or a standard roofing nail you'll need to make 1/8" holes.
Step 3: Moving Onwards
this step is an easy one. looking at your rivet you'll see that it has a small peak. you need to use the mash the sides of that peak down so it is a bit more of a point. it's a small thing, but it is important. the pictures don't really show it well.
Step 4: Starting to Peen
now that you've brought the rivet to port of a point you'll need to lightly hit it straight down from the top to flatten it out, then hitting it on a bit of a diagonal work your way in circles. this should cause the head of the rivet to begin to mushroom out.
Step 5: Finishing It Off
Now to finish the rivet off. flip the hammer around and use the ball end of the hammer to repeat the last step. easy as that. now you know to turn a regular old nail into a rivet, pretty simple eh? now go and start riveting stuff together.
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Would anyone be interested in me posting an in depth riveting guide? I could include forming standard, decorative, hidden, and tube rivets. I've been doing metalworking/jewelry making awhile, and just wrote an instructional guide on riveting for an English class.
