Identification and coding: Datamatrix, serial number marking

Identification and coding

Identification is a key stage in the manufacturing process of any product. Permanent identification and direct coding of each component offers the traceability required from the workshop to the end user.

Serial number, your brand's logo, coding of various data in very compact spaces (barcodes, 2D DataMatrix™ codes and QR codes etc.): Gravotech guarantees an efficient, reliable and cost-effective solution for your production tool.

Marking after designing the part

View texts, logos, symbols on your models during design
Create artistic shapes, view the design
Validate the identification and respect for the standards and specifications

Gravotech offers professional CAD/CAM software specially adapted to 2D or 3D engraving.

Identification and coding during production

For batches, unique parts or large series, identification is essential for effectively monitoring and protecting products.

The direct marking of parts is the only way to provide the finished product with the ultimate protection but it is also useful during production: internal traceability, pairing of parts and sub-assemblies, manufacturing monitoring, improved quality control, etc:

The marking of serial numbers, references, logos, texts and symbols offers the product clear identification
The marking of Data Matrix™ codes means the parts can be automatically identified using a camera throughout the manufacturing chain and its life cycle.


To affix your brand: Recognition of the finished product and its manufacturer	To mark each part and sub-assembly during the manufacturing process	To meet standards: clear identification of the product, its manufacturer and specifications etc.	To inform the user: warnings, user advice and characteristics, etc.


To secure: serial or V.I.N. number (Vehicle Identification Number)	To limit thefts and losses: ownership marks identification of tools, etc.

Product and maintenance monitoring

Tamper-proof marking is used to mark each part with key information. The benefits of this include:

Identifying defective batches
Withdrawing and recalling components in a fast and targeted manner
Listing each product and piece of equipment and improving the control of flows and inventories
Introducing maintenance monitoring, accessible through direct reading of the code engraved on each part
Improving customer service


Monitoring a product and automatically requesting maintenance	Identifying defective batches and initiating product recalls	Marking tools, property and equipment and optimising stocks	Monitoring the part throughout its life cycle

4 direct and permanent identification technologies

Dot peen

Mechanical engraving

Scribing

Laser

Specializing in marking and engraving, the Gravotech group is able to advise you on the identification and coding of your parts.

An applications laboratory equipped with all the necessary technology and machine configurations is made available to you for free. Our technical teams are able to perform tests on your parts in real conditions and advise you of the system best suited to your needs.

Application sectors:

All sectors require identification and coding. The main sectors are: automobile, aeronautic, agri-food, mechanical, motorbikes and motorcycles, electronics, cosmetics, the farming industry, electrics, weaponry, locks and keys etc.

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Identification and coding

Marking after designing the part

Identification and coding during production

Product and maintenance monitoring

4 direct and permanent identification technologies

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