Dot peen marking machines

What will you discover on this page?

• What is a dot peen marking machine?
• Advantages
• Automator Dot Peen Marking Machines
  • Battery-Operated and Portable Dot Pin Marking Machines
  • Benchtop and Deep Dot Peen Marking Machines
  • Deep Dot Peen Marking
• Applications
• Compatible Materials for Dot Peen Engraving
• FAQ
• Automator: Experience and Innovation in Industrial Marking

What is a dot peen marking machine?

Dot peen marking is a mechanical engraving technology that allows permanent product identification by creating alphanumeric characters, codes, or logos. This technique is based on the vibration of a stylus that generates a series of microdots on the material’s surface, ensuring a clear, precise, and long-lasting mark. Automator dot peen marking machines provide a reliable industrial solution, delivering high-quality results on a variety of materials.

Advantages of dot peen marking machines

Automator dot peen engravers are the ideal choice for those seeking precision, durability, and versatility in industrial marking. This technology offers numerous operational benefits, making it a highly efficient solution for various applications.

• Permanent and durable marking – Dot peen marking ensures indelible engravings that resist solvents, abrasion, and chemicals, guaranteeing clear identification throughout the product’s lifecycle.
• No consumables – Unlike other marking technologies, dot peen engraving machines do not use inks or lasers, reducing maintenance and operational costs. The only replaceable component is the marking stylus.
• Adaptability to different surfaces – These machines can engrave flat, curved, and irregular surfaces without compromising readability, ensuring consistent results on materials of varying hardness.
• Automation and speed – Ideal for production lines, dot peen marking systems offer a fast and efficient process that can be easily integrated into automated industrial workflows.

Thanks to these advantages, dot peen marking machines provide a reliable and high-performance solution for industrial marking needs across multiple sectors.

Automator Dot Peen Marking Machines

Automator offers versatile and reliable dot peen marking solutions for all industrial marking needs. With advanced technology, these systems ensure precise and permanent engraving on a wide range of materials, adapting perfectly to different applications. Explore the available models and find the best solution for your industry.

Battery-Operated and Portable Dot Pin Marking Machines

ADP2050 FAST Hand-Held Dot Peen Marker

The ADP2050 FAST is a high-speed solution designed for automated production lines. It is ideal for industrial applications requiring precision and durability.

• Marking area: 20x50 mm
• Stylus drive: Pneumatic

ADP2560 Portable Dot Pin Marking Machine

The ADP2560 Portable is a hand-held dot peen marking machine, perfect for marking large or hard-to-move components, thanks to its ergonomic and lightweight design.

• Marking area: 25x60 mm
• Stylus drive: Pneumatic

ADP2560 Battery-Operated Dot Peen Marking Machine

The ADP2560 Battery-Operated is a wireless, portable dot peen engraver, ideal for those needing flexibility and mobility without compromising marking quality.

• Marking area: 25x60 mm
• Stylus drive: Electric

Benchtop and Deep Dot Peen Marking Machines

ADP2560 Benchtop Dot Peen Marking Machine

The ADP2560 with Benchtop is perfect for small and medium-sized parts, ensuring maximum stability and precision in industrial marking applications.

Deep Dot Peen Marking

ADP120160 – High-Performance Deep Dot Peen Marking Machine

The ADP120160 Deep is a deep dot peen marking machine specifically engineered for industries requiring highly durable and readable engravings. Unlike standard dot peen systems, deep dot peen marking creates deeper and more pronounced markings, ensuring excellent visibility even after demanding surface treatments such as painting, coating, or galvanization.

This technology is particularly beneficial for heavy industries, including automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, and oil & gas, where parts often undergo abrasive processes that could otherwise reduce marking clarity. The ADP120160 Deep delivers exceptional depth and precision, making it the perfect solution for serial numbers, logos, alphanumeric codes, and traceability markings on steel, aluminum, and other hard metals.

Key Features of the ADP120160 Deep Dot Peen Marking Machine:

• Deep and permanent engraving for high-visibility markings
• Resistant to surface treatments such as painting and galvanization
• Pneumatic stylus drive for high-impact marking on tough materials
• Large marking area of 120x160 mm, suitable for medium to large components
• Ideal for industrial applications requiring long-lasting identification

With its rugged construction and high-performance marking capabilities, the ADP120160 Deep dot peen marking machine is the ultimate solution for manufacturers looking for permanent, high-contrast markings that withstand extreme conditions.

Applications of Dot Peen Engraving Machines

Dot peen marking machines are widely used across various industries, including:

• Automotive – Marking vehicle components for traceability
• Metal fabrication – Engraving serial numbers and part identification codes
• Machinery manufacturing – Creating high-durability metal nameplates with technical specifications
• Aerospace and heavy industries – Permanent marking on high-strength alloys

These machines allow direct marking on metal parts or the engraving of identification plates, ensuring compliance with traceability and quality control standards.

Compatible Materials for Dot Peen Engraving

A dot marking machine can mark most rigid materials, including metals, alloys, and certain plastics, even those with high hardness levels. However, soft materials that absorb the impact—such as rubber—are not suitable for this technology.

• Plastics compatible with dot peen engraving machines:
  ABS, PA, PC, PE, PET, PMMA, acrylic/metacrylate, POM, PBT, PP
  
  
• Metals suitable for dot peen marking:
  Aluminum, anodized aluminum, brass, carbide, coated metals, copper, gold, silver, nickel, platinum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and iron.

With their versatility and precision, dot peen marking machines are the perfect solution for high-quality, permanent engraving on a wide range of industrial materials.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a dot peen marking machine?

A dot peen marking machine is a mechanical engraving system that creates permanent and precise markings by striking the material with a pneumatic or electromechanical stylus. This process generates a series of microdots, forming text, logos, serial numbers, or 2D codes. Dot peen marking is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication, offering a durable, low-maintenance solution for product identification and traceability.

2. Is dot peening better than laser marking?

The choice between dot peen engraving and laser marking depends on the application. Dot peen marking machines excel in deep, permanent marking that withstands abrasion, high temperatures, and surface treatments like painting or galvanization. They also work well on rough or uneven surfaces. In contrast, laser marking offers high-speed, high-contrast engraving, ideal for fine details and delicate materials like plastic or coated metals. While dot peen is more cost-effective and doesn’t require consumables, laser systems provide non-contact marking with higher precision for intricate designs.

3. What is the difference between vibro etch and dot peen?

Both vibro etching and dot peen engraving are used for permanent marking, but they differ in method and application. Vibro etching utilizes a high-speed vibrating stylus to engrave softer materials, making it suitable for light, manual marking on metals and plastics. However, dot peen marking machines use a controlled stylus impact to create deeper, more durable marks, making them the preferred choice for industrial applications requiring high resistance to wear and environmental conditions.

Automator: Experience and Innovation in Industrial Marking

We have been manufacturing and supplying industrial marking solutions for over 80 years. Our high-quality, reliable, and innovative products are designed to meet the needs of every industry.

• Clear and long-lasting markings
• Advanced and customizable technologies
• A wide range of solutions for every application
• Expert support and continuous technical assistance