Our Blog: Beyond the Metal

What Is an Embossing Machine? An embossing machine is a specialized tool used in the metal manufacturing process to create intricate raised designs or patterns on metal surfaces, like embossed metal tags. It applies pressure [...]

Dot peen marking (also commonly referred to as dot pin marking) is a unique process that differs from other marking techniques. It does not use a high-powered laser, a chemical process, or a stamping die. [...]

Laser etching is a chemical marking process while engraving is a cutting process. Etching uses chemicals to mark the material, while engraving physically cuts into a metal tag, leaving a deep indentation. Engraving and [...]

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly referred to as California Proposition 65, is a bill passed by the California state legislature. The purpose of the bill is to stop potentially [...]

It can be difficult to keep track of many pieces and parts when taking things apart and putting them back together. This is especially true when working on multiple projects at the same time, each [...]

When many industries need some heavy lifting done, they turn to slings. They turn an impossible lifting challenge into a manageable task. Whether it’s a wire rope or metal chain, slings are ready to [...]

Embossing An embossed tag features characters that are raised up from the surface of the metal. They are produced using a specialized embossing machine or using a male and female die set. Durability Embossed tags [...]

Not everything (or everyone) is ready to withstand the hard working environment of an oil refinery. Things get dirty, exposed to chemicals, and beat up. At the end of the day, the most important thing [...]

When you are looking for nameplates, you are faced with a series of choices. You have to select the sizing, shape, design, process, and material. What if I don’t know anything about different types of [...]

There are a wide variety of nameplate processes available on the market. When you aren’t familiar with nameplates, it can be hard to know which process is right for your application. Each process is a [...]

Screen printing on metal tags is highly customizable and versatile. When you think of screen printing, your first thought might be graphic designs on t-shirts. However, the screen printing process can be used for [...]