Dear Technetters... I previously have had only PCB construction experience and am now working for a firm which manufactures electronic components (oscillators, crystals, filters). Since I am new to this type of manufacturing, I was hoping someone could share some of their knowledge in the area of part marking. Please see if you can help with the following questions: 1.) Which do you prefer (laser or ink marking and why)? Recommendation of a company? 2.) Is anyone aware of a full-inline marking system for use with metal cased dips...8-pin and 14-pin, specifically (with rails, sensors, possibly tube compatible, etc.)? 3.) If an inline system is not available, are there any systems/companies which cater to integrating something like this? Any input would be most appreciated. Thank you. Regards, Mark Gilbert, Product/Process Engineer FOX Electronics For Frequency Control Solutions. . . Fast: 1-888-GET2FOX, ext. 289 Fax: 941-693-1554 http://www.foxonline.com/ <http://www.foxonline.com/> ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ##############################################################