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Type Holders and Die Holders

Steel Marking Die and Type Holders

 

Schmidt manufactures a variety of type holders and die holders for use in manual marking, press marking and roll marking applications.

 

 

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Schmidt's type holders are available for all of our straight, round, radial and wedge style type. Die holders are available for flat and rectangular dies, as well as, lettering knurl holders for our solid round die lettering knurls.

Schmidt's die and type holders are made from selected tool steel and carefully heat treated to provide rugged quality construction with uniform impressions.

Descriptions of Schmidt's Type Holders and Die Holders for Part Marking:

  • Hand Style
  • Machine Style
  • Round (Knurl)
  • Die Holder
  • Catalog

Steel Marking Tool Model P Straight Type Holder

Schmidt Model P Straight Type Holders

Used with standard straight groove type for multiple character hand stamping with frequent setup changes. Holders are built to accommodate character sizes ranging from 1/16" to 1/4" of single type or accommodating logotype. Available in stock. Contact us at 800-323-1332.

 

Standard Model P Typeholder for Straight Groove Type
Stock
Number
Model
Number
Recess Sizes Holder Capacity by Character Size
1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/32" 3/16" 1/4"
032693 A-12 1/4” x 3/4” 12 8 6 - - -
032694 A-15 1/4” x 15/16” 15 10 - 6 - -
032695 A-16 1/4” x 1” 16 - 8 - - -
032696 A-18 1/4” x 1-1/8” 18 12 9 - - -
032697 A-20 1/4” x 1-1/4” 20 - 10 8 - -
032698 A-24 1/4” x 1-1/2” 24 16 12 - - -
032701 B-6 5/16” x 1-1/8” - - - - 6 -
032702 B-8 5/16” x 1-1/2” - - - - 8 -
032704 C-4 3/8” x 1” - - - - - 4
032705 C-6 3/8” x 1-1/2” - - - - - 6

 

Steel Marking Tool Radial Hand Style Type Holder

Manual Radial Type Holders

Designed for radially marking flat surfaces, all type holders are machined from tool steel for durability and designed to meet specific customer requirements. Radial step type is used when the entire legend changes. Radial logotype can be used when part of the legend remains constant. A pilot can be provided to guide the holder into marking position. This insures accurate placement of the radial mark.

 

Steel Marking Tools Straight Groove Typeholder for Roll Marking

Straight Type Holder

Straight type holders are for use in Schmidt roll marking machines. Type or logotype are easily changed by removing the locking pin. Several sizes are in stock, in both t-slot and dovetail mounts. Contact us to order at 800-323-1332.

 

Standard Straight Type holders
Stock
Number
Model
Number
Character Size Recess
Size
Mount
1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/32"
032679 2518-2 32 21 16 12 2" T-Slot
032680 2518-3 48 32 24 19 3" T-Slot
032930 R-3312-3 48 32 24 19 3" Dovetail

 

 

Steel Marking Tools Shank Style Stright TypeholderModel S Type Holder

Used for multiple character stamping with frequent setup changes. These type holders plus Schmidt's standard straight groove type can be used in our press marking machines. A locking pin holds the type in place. Available in stock.
Contact us to order your typeholder at 800-323-1332.

 

Standard Model S Typeholder for Straight Groove Type
Stock
Number
Model
Number
Recess Sizes Holder Capacity by Character Size
1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/32" 3/16" 1/4"
032681 S-A12 1/4” x 3/4” 12 8 6 - - -
032682 S-A15 1/4” x 15/16” 15 10 - 6 - -
032683 S-A16 1/4” x 1” 16 - 8 - - -
032684 S-A18 1/4” x 1-1/8” 18 12 9 - - -
032685 S-A20 1/4” x 1-1/4” 20 - 10 8 - -
032686 S-A24 1/4” x 1-1/2” 24 16 12 - - -
032688 B-4 5/16” x 1-1/8” - - - - 4 -
032689 B-6 5/16” x 1-1/2” - - - - 6 -
032690 B-8 5/16" x 1-1/2" - - - - 8 -
032691 B-10 5/16" x 1-7/8" - - - - 10 -
032692 C-4 3/8” x 1” - - - - - 4
048691 C-6 3/8” x 1-1/2” - - - - - 6

 

 

Steel Marking Tools Radial Shank Style Machine Typeholder

Shank Style Radial Type Holder

Equipped with a shank for mounting in any press machine. Radial step type and logotype are held in position with a retaining plug and a socket head cap screw. The spacer ring may have more than one recess depending on specifications.

 

Steel Marking Tools Concave typeholder for wedge type

Concave Type Holder

Concave type holders are used for marking on the periphery of round cylindrical parts in a rotary roll marking machines. The recess accommodates wedge type. Concave type holders with multiple line recesses are also available.

 

Steel Marking Tools, Round Knurl Typeholders

Round Knurl Type Holders

Used in roll marking machines or screw machine knurl holders, these round type holders are standard tools for roll marking flat parts. They accommodate knurl round groove type, logotype and round step type and logotype. Carried in stock. Contact us to order at 800-323-1332.

Special knurl type holders with one or more recesses or multiple lines can be made to your specifications.

 

Knurl (Round) Groove Type holders
Stock Numbers Model Number Recess Size
032706 7011-2 2"
032707 7011-3 3"

 

Knurl (Round) Step Type holders
Stock Numbers Model Number Recess Size
032712 7326-2 2"
032713 7326-3 3"

 

 

Steel Marking Tools, Knurl Support Carriage

Round (Knurl) Type Holder Support Carriages

Knurl support carriages are designed to hold and support round type holders and solid lettering knurls. The carriage is mounted to the machine die slide for roll marking flat parts. Several sizes are available in stock in both t-slot and dovetail mounts.

 

Knurl Support Carriages
Stock
Numbers
Bore Knurl
Thickness
Knurl
Diameter
Carriage
Number
Mounts
032734 3/4" 5/8" 2-1/4" 7289-D1 T-Slot
032735 3/4" 3/4" 3" 7289-D2 T-Slot
032789 3/4" 3/4" 3" 7975 Dovetail

 

 

Lettering Knurl Holder for roll marking flat parts

Lettering Knurl Holder

Schmidt lettering knurl holders can work with both round knurl type holders or solid lettering knurls. They are made with shank or block bodies and completely custom to fit your specific lather, screw machine, chucking machine or other part marking application.

Click here to download the Lettering Knurl Holder brochure.

Steel Marking Tools Straight Die Holder

Straight Die Holder

Used in roll marking applications, these straight die holders are made to hold solid engraved dies and are available in both t-slot and dove tail mounts.

 

 

Lettering Knurl Holder for roll marking flat parts

Lettering Knurl Holder

Schmidt lettering knurl holders can work with both round knurl type holders or solid lettering knurls. They are made with shank or block bodies and completely custom to fit your specific lather, screw machine, chucking machine or other part marking application.

Click here to download the lettering knurl holder brochure.

 

Steel Marking Tool Guide Catalog, click to download

Steel Marking Tools Guide Catalog

This catalog discusses our full line of steel marking tools, type holders and fixtures. It also covers general marking guidelines, pressure requirements and our standard code & design chart. Click brochure image to view, download or print.

 

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