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About Character Height
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When you look at the face of a stamp, you'll notice the character is raised. The distance between the upper and lower raised ridges is known as the character height. This height is used to measure stamp size. If a stamp does not have a size marking on the shank, measure the character height to order the correct size.
The actual impression a stamp makes is larger than its character height and varies depending upon how hard you strike the stamp, the hardness of the material, and wear.
Key-Marking Metal Stamps
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Mark keys with common messages.
Imprint Area | Shank | |||||||||
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Message | Ht. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Max. Surface Hardness | Stamp Material | Letter Casing | Each | |
Do Not Copy | 3/16" | 1/2" | 2 7/8" | 1/2" | 1/2" | Rockwell C30 | Steel | Uppercase | 0000000 | 000000 |
Do Not Duplicate | 3/16" | 1/2" | 2 7/8" | 1/2" | 1/2" | Rockwell C30 | Steel | Uppercase | 0000000 | 00000 |
Master | 3/16" | 1/2" | 2 7/8" | 1/2" | 1/2" | Rockwell C30 | Steel | Uppercase | 0000000 | 00000 |