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Dot Peen Or Laser: What’s The Right Portable Marking Solution For Me? Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 2/12/2021 We discuss two portable marking options: dot peen and laser marking. Read More

Introducing MobiLase: The Industrial Fiber Laser Marking Unit in a Suitcase Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 2/2/2021 MobiLase - The Industrial Fiber Laser Marker In A Suitcase Read More

5 Times A Micro Welder Is the Right Choice for Mold & Die Repair Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 1/10/2021 Your choice of welding method for mold repair will vary based on your needs. Are you looking for a large structural weld? Then a MIG or TIG welder might be the right choice. But what about small repairs in your mold? How do you respond when you get a small scratch or you have a parting line flashing? That’s where a micro welder comes into play. Read More

Cut the Cord: 100% Portable Dot Peen Part Marking Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 1/3/2021 Handheld dot peen marking solutions typically have limitations on portability. You either need proximity to an air source or use of an electrical outlet. This might be fine if you want a tabletop, stationary marking station and you’re marking on smaller parts in one area of your facility... Read More

Hindsight 2020: Year In Review Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 12/4/2020 If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that this year hasn’t exactly gone as planned. What started off relatively normal quickly took a detour. As a company with an 86-year history, we’ve navigated other crises in the past, including the forming of our company during the height of the Great Depression and our support of the WWII effort. While this crisis has been unlike any other, fortunately we’re still here and very much focused on the future. Read More

What is Rocklinizing? Carbide Application, Electrospark Deposition & Hard Surfacing Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 10/21/2020 We often get questions asking what Rocklinizing is. People see sparks flying at a trade show and they’re intrigued. Is it EDM? No, it’s actually adding material. Is it a welder? No, not quite. Is it a sparkler? No, we don’t sell fireworks… Read More

Crack the Code in 32 Seconds: How To Use Codes to Optimize Your Marking Process Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 10/7/2020 Sometimes part marking is as simple as numbers and letters. But what if you want to embed a lot of content in a small space using a 2D data matrix code? Or you want to scan a barcode and mark its contents? Or you want to mark the actual barcode? Read More

The MoldMender: 7 Reasons Why It Will Save You On Mold Repair Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 10/1/2020 We know the frustration that comes with each of these alternatives. That’s why we developed the MoldMender, a simple, inexpensive, and portable micro welder that’s proven to work. Here are 7 reasons why the MoldMender will save you (time, money, and headaches) on your next mold repair. Read More

Experience the FlyMarker® minis and STATION in 3D Posted by Ross Rocklin in Rocklin Mfg on 9/29/2020 No need for ridiculous glasses. Take the FlyMarker mini Battery-Operated Marking Units and the STATION Tabletop Marking Unit for a spin in 3D! Read More