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What Is Hot Stamping?
Hot stamping is a process in which an engraved image, hot stamping die or type, is heated then forced down against a part with a marking foil sandwiched in between. The area where the die meets the part, is where the ink from the foil is left behind. Though this is a very simplified description of hot stamping, it is the basis of the process and where you need to start.
Why Choose Hot Stamping?
Hot stamping can be used to mark a multitude of different material, the most common being plastics. We have sold machines for stamping wire insulation, pencils, and paper. Just to name a few.
The best part about hot stamping is that it's a dry process. You don't have to have a degree in chemistry to operate a hot stamping machine because you don't need to worry about mixing inks.
You simply attach a die to the heated plate, load a roll of hot stamping foil, pop a part in the fixture and you are ready to go.
Hot stamping is a very permanent process. When a part is marked with a properly formulated foil, it can withstand some very harsh conditions. When using a metal die on a plastic part, you can actually brand the part at the same time. So, if the color should fade or wear off the branded image will remain. |
