To mark sharp faced, positive impressions into most metals and many plastics. Simply build a series of characters into a holder and with one strike produce a mark with uniform legibility. Interchangeable Steel Type Can be purchased as a complete Fount Set, comprising 100 characters, plus spacers, tweezers, Hexagon key and hand holder (optional) or as single pieces and holders Sets supplied in a strong plastic case with components for accurate storage and easy character selection.
To mark sharp faced, positive impressions into most metals and many plastics. Simply build a series of characters into a holder and with one strike produce a mark with uniform legibility.
Interchangeable Steel Type
Can be purchased as a complete Fount Set, comprising 100 characters, plus spacers, tweezers, Hexagon key and hand holder (optional) or as single pieces and holders Sets supplied in a strong plastic case with components for accurate storage and easy character selection.
Composition of Fount Set
Standard Type is manufactured with a Sharp Faced Character
The diagram shows the effect on the crystalline structure of material being marked with a sharp faced character |
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The character appears in reverse to |
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Standard Type is available with three different blank sizes :
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