The MECCO Blog
If you're marking on slanted or curved part surfaces, you may think that you need a 3-axis laser system. After all, traditional 2-axis, or 2D, laser marking systems can only mark on a single plane, right? The truth is, 2D laser markers are capable of much more than you think. The best way to determine […]
Founded in 1889 as M.E. Cunningham Co., Mecco Marking & Traceability is celebrating 125 years in business. Having transformed from a hand stamp manufacturer for the Pittsburgh steel industry into a high-tech provider of industrial part marking systems, Mecco celebrates its long history of innovation and service to its customers. Building a Tradition Though the […]
Mecco Marking & Traceability has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for their Safety Seal Laser Marking System: US Patent No. 8,624,154. Mecco developed the Safety Seal to solve a common problem that manufactures face when laser marking a part: achieving “Class 1” laser safety as rated by the Center […]
An industrial Class 1 solution for marking large trays of parts Our featured machine of the month is a MeccoMark XL Enclosure customized with an XYZ gantry. This system was developed for a customer who needed to mark larger trays of parts that couldn't be marked by a single laser in a stationery position. In this […]
Industries such as automotive, oil & gas, medical devices, aerospace and metal fabrication know the value of permanent, legible marks on parts and assemblies created by permanent part marking systems. Whether created with a laser marking system or a dot peen marking system, the marking of part numbers, serial numbers, lot/batch numbers, barcodes and other identification can save […]
Our featured machine of the month is an N-34 Tool Joint Deep Marker with pneumatic clamps. In this demo video, you'll see how Mecco Marking & Traceability customized a deep marker for 2D data matrix and human readable part marking on pipes and tubing. Marking on pipes and tubing can often present a challenge for traditional marking devices, […]
We recently exhibited at The Assembly Show in Rosemont, IL, displaying our laser marking systems and dot peen marking systems. This event was launched this year, providing an exclusively assembly-focused trade show for suppliers, buyers and users to connect and learn about new technologies. Mecco introduced our new EtherMark™ product at this show, which is […]
Mecco Marking & Traceability has released EtherMark: EtherNet/IP for Marking Devices and will be demonstrating its capabilities at The Assembly Show beginning October 28. Attendees can stop by Booth #446 to see how this patent-pending technology facilitates integration of a marking system into factory automation networks using Ethernet/IP protocol. Mecco® developed this method of integration along with embedded […]
Portable dot peen marking for pipes This featured video demonstrates a dot peen marking system that was developed for a customer who needed to mark 2" and 4" steel pipes, and wanted the ability to have the marker attach to the part so that the operator could let go. To meet this need, Mecco modified […]
While the SuperFast is designed to meet short marking cycle times on production lines, its speed can also be an asset in other configurations. This featured system shows how the SuperFast can be incorporated into a dot peen marking station that requires parts to be placed for marking. Used for marking text and 2D data matrix barcodes […]