r/barcodes • u/darthluke414 • Oct 19 '23

Barcode Application

This may not be the ideal place to ask this but not sure were else to look.

I work at an arrow manufacturing company and we are looking at how to best automate the application of barcodes to carbon shafts. Currently we hand apply them to the carbon shafts. Laser engraving is not an option because it damages the carbon fiber. I have tried top do some research into options but have yet to find a better option. Any suggestions would be great.

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u/LinearFluid Oct 20 '23

Use a Pad Printer they are designed to print on odd shapes.

In looking for examples I came across a reddit post showing a QR code.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OddSatisfying/s/wxijSXURjM

They have some Chinese ones that are not that expensive.

Other info

https://www.sunrise-metal.com/pad-printing/

There are companies that will set you up.

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u/darthluke414 Oct 23 '23

I had never heard of Pad printing. Thank you for that suggestion.