Direct part mark considerations: Identification

Nov. 30, 2005
The second part of this two-part installment discusses 10 important considerations when implementing direct part mark (DPM) identification programs for part traceability. Part I of the series, Direct Part Mark Considerations: Marking & Reading, is also accessible here.

By Cognex Corp.

DIRECT PART mark identification (DPMI) and verification (DPMV) systems can help manufacturers improve the marking process, increase read rates, lower the cost of rejecting parts due to unreadable codes, and help ensure that parts don’t lose their lifetime identity. Many companies are beginning to push the burden of DPM verification down the supply chain. Machine builders might be required to supply the technology. This White Paper discusses ten important considerations when implementing direct part mark (DPM) identification programs for part traceability.