Permanent Part Marking for Any Material, Any Environment Stationary or Portable, Your Choice.
MarkinBOX dot peen marking systems from Factronics USA. From the bench-mounted MB3T marking head to the battery-powered Patmark PM2 handheld, one technology platform marks everything, aluminum to hardened steel, ABS to painted wood.
- Stationary MB3T marking heads for production lines , benchtop, robotic cell, or conveyor integration
- Battery-powered Patmark PM2 for field service , mark large parts and job sites without moving them
- Mark any material up to 62 RC , carbide pin marks metals, plastics, and coated surfaces permanently
- Date codes, serial numbers, logos, QR codes, Data Matrix , built-in software creates any code type in seconds
No commitment. We come to your facility.
Three Marking Problems That Kill Traceability.
Unreadable Marks
Faded, inconsistent marks cause traceability failures, rework, and rejected parts. If your inspector cannot read the mark, the part might as well be unmarked.
Slow Manual Marking
Hand stamps, stencils, and stickers waste operator hours and produce inconsistent results. Every part marked by hand is a part that could have been made wrong.
Traceability Gaps
Without permanent direct part marking, audits fail, liability increases, and your quality team cannot trace a defect back to the shift that made it.
What Actually Changes on Your Floor
Manual marking with stamps, stencils, and labels
- Hand-stamped serial numbers that fade or get rubbed off
- Paper labels that peel off in production or get dirty
- No integration between marking and your ERP or MES
- Slow manual marking of each part, one at a time
- Illegible marks after painting, coating, or blasting
- No audit trail connecting the part to its production data
With MarkinBOX: permanent dot peen marking on every part
- Carbide-tipped dot peen marks that never fade, peel, or wear off
- Direct part marking on metal, plastic, coated, and painted surfaces
- Software-controlled marking with ERP/MES integration via digital I/O, PLC, or Ethernet
- Automated marking at line speed, no operator intervention needed
- Permanent traceability through paint, coatings, and blasting processes
- Full audit trail with date code, shift, batch, and serial number data
Stationary Marking Heads and Portable Handheld Engravers
MarkinBOX offers two distinct product lines. Both use the same carbide dot peen technology. Choose the form factor that fits your parts and your workflow.
MB3T Marking Heads (Stationary)
Benchtop and automated dot peen marking heads for production lines, tool rooms, and robotic cells. Fixed installation, AC power, multiple marking windows.
| Model | Marking Window | Weight | Power | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB3-3315T | 33 x 15 mm | 1.6 kg | AC power | Small parts, tags, bench use |
| MB3-8020T | 80 x 20 mm | - | AC power | Medium parts, general marking |
| MB3-1010T | 100 x 100 mm | - | AC power | Large marks, logos, multi-line |
| MB3-2015T | 200 x 150 mm | - | AC power | Extra large marks, heavy duty |
Patmark PM2 Handheld (Portable)
Battery-powered portable dot peen markers for field service, large parts, and job sites. Wi-Fi or USB connection. No laptop required, works with phone or tablet.
| Model | Marking Window | Weight | Power | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2-3315 | 33 x 15 mm | 2.9 kg | Li-ion | Field service, portable marking |
| PM2-mini | 15 x 15 mm | - | Li-ion | Ultra-portable, small marks |
| PM2-plus-8020 | 80 x 20 mm | - | Li-ion | Larger portable marks |
What Materials Can MarkinBOX Mark?
One marking head. One carbide pin. Hundreds of materials. If your part is metal, plastic, or coated, MarkinBOX can mark it permanently.
Metals
- Aluminum
- Brass and Copper
- Nickel
- Stainless Steel
- Steel
- Titanium
Plastics
- ABS
- Glass Filled
- Polyethylene
- Various Plastics
Coated & Painted
- Anodized Aluminum
- Painted Materials
- Painted Wood
- Wood
Five Reasons MarkinBOX Dominates the Floor
Dot peen marking is the simplest, most reliable permanent marking technology available. Here is why MarkinBOX does it better.
- Carbide Pin TechnologyHigh-speed carbide pin hits and bleeds the material surface to create a permanent indentation. No inks, no solvents, no consumables. Tens of thousands of marks per tip.
- Multiple Connectivity OptionsConnect via USB, WiFi, digital I/O, PLC, or Ethernet. Integrate MarkinBOX into any automated line, robotic cell, or manual workstation without custom adapter boards.
- Built-in Software SuiteUser-friendly marking software runs on any Windows 7+ computer. Create date codes, serial numbers, logos, QR codes, and 2D Data Matrix codes in under 60 seconds.
- Portable and Automated ConfigurationsHandheld Patmark PM2 for large parts and field service. Table mount MB3T for benchtop work. Fully automated for high-volume production lines. One platform, multiple form factors.
- Runs on Standard ComputersControl via any computer running Windows 7 or higher. No proprietary controllers, no expensive touchscreens, no vendor lock-in on hardware.
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Not Sure If MarkinBOX Works on Your Parts? Send Us One. We'll Mark It and Send It Back.
Tell us about your part material, hardness, production volume, and code requirements. We'll test a MarkinBOX on your actual part and give you a written recommendation.