In some embodiments, a processing system and a method for operating the processing system may include at least one processing area, one control area, one input area and optionally one receiving area and/or one presentation area. Via an input and/or display element, a user can enter a text and/or graphics in an operating software installed therein, which can be passed to a control software running in the control area. Into the input area and/or the control area a database is integrated, in which the data of the blanks or workpieces to be processed are stored.

In some embodiments, a processing system and a method for operating the processing system may include at least one processing area, one control area, one input area and optionally one receiving area and/or one presentation area. Via an input and/or display element, a user can enter a text and/or graphics in an operating software installed therein, which can be passed to a control software running in the control area. Into the input area and/or the control area a database is integrated, in which the data of the blanks or workpieces to be processed are stored.

Elements for hand printing designs and patterns include cone pin blocks, flat pin blocks, and multisided sequence stamps. A cone pin block generally has a circular cross-section and is rolled in order to make symmetrical, circular or partial-circle designs. Flat pin blocks have a flat surface. The pin blocks have pins extending out of the cone surface or the flat surface. Flexible inking cord material is threaded between the pins in a chosen pattern. The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion, which is transferred to a base by rolling or stamping. Multisided sequence stamps include left and right handles and multisided blocks disposed between the two handles. The blocks have relief designs on their peripheral side surfaces, either formed directly on the surface of the blocks or formed on rings that slide over the blocks. The blocks (and pattern rings if used) are many sided (e.g. hexagonal) with different embossed designs on different sides. Each block and/or pattern ring is individually rotatable relative to the other blocks/rings and may be added, removed, or exchanged with other blocks.

Elements for hand printing designs and patterns include cone pin blocks, flat pin blocks, and multisided sequence stamps. A cone pin block generally has a circular cross-section and is rolled in order to make symmetrical, circular or partial-circle designs. Flat pin blocks have a flat surface. The pin blocks have pins extending out of the cone surface or the flat surface. Flexible inking cord material is threaded between the pins in a chosen pattern. The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion, which is transferred to a base by rolling or stamping. Multisided sequence stamps include left and right handles and multisided blocks disposed between the two handles. The blocks have relief designs on their peripheral side surfaces, either formed directly on the surface of the blocks or formed on rings that slide over the blocks. The blocks (and pattern rings if used) are many sided (e.g. hexagonal) with different embossed designs on different sides. Each block and/or pattern ring is individually rotatable relative to the other blocks/rings and may be added, removed, or exchanged with other blocks.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed involving safety glazing identification markings, such as for identification of the manufacturer and of the manufacturing details or standards to which the safety glazing was manufactured. Aspects include marking a safety glazing on its edge, marking a safety glazing using a self-inking stamp apparatus, and marking a safety glazing using a fixation-dependent ink that goes from being temporary to being permanent upon being affixed to the safety glazing by using a fixation technique, such as tempering. A system may use a stamp apparatus to apply the marking using a fixation-dependent ink that initially is temporary and removable before fixation; and then may affix the marking by applying a fixation technique to the fixation-dependent ink to affix the ink to the glazing and cause the ink to become permanently affixed to the glazing.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed involving safety glazing identification markings, such as for identification of the manufacturer and of the manufacturing details or standards to which the safety glazing was manufactured. Aspects include marking a safety glazing on its edge, marking a safety glazing using a self-inking stamp apparatus, and marking a safety glazing using a fixation-dependent ink that goes from being temporary to being permanent upon being affixed to the safety glazing by using a fixation technique, such as tempering. A system may use a stamp apparatus to apply the marking using a fixation-dependent ink that initially is temporary and removable before fixation; and then may affix the marking by applying a fixation technique to the fixation-dependent ink to affix the ink to the glazing and cause the ink to become permanently affixed to the glazing.

The stamp comprises a base and a stamping surface. The stamping surface includes one or more singularities; one or more conjoined singularities; and one or more fused singularity sections all of substantially uniform height. The singularities can be protrusions separated by one or more gaps. The conjoined singularities can include one or more connections between them, wherein the connections are substantially the same height as the stamping surface and can be part of the stamping surface. A method of manufacturing an improved stamp is also disclosed.

The stamp comprises a base and a stamping surface. The stamping surface includes one or more singularities; one or more conjoined singularities; and one or more fused singularity sections all of substantially uniform height. The singularities can be protrusions separated by one or more gaps. The conjoined singularities can include one or more connections between them, wherein the connections are substantially the same height as the stamping surface and can be part of the stamping surface. A method of manufacturing an improved stamp is also disclosed.

Elements for hand printing designs and patterns include cone pin blocks, flat pin blocks, and multisided sequence stamps. A cone pin block generally has a circular cross-section and is rolled in order to make symmetrical, circular or partial-circle designs. Flat pin blocks have a flat surface. The pin blocks have pins extending out of the cone surface or the flat surface. Flexible inking cord material is threaded between the pins in a chosen pattern. The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion, which is transferred to a base by rolling or stamping.

Elements for hand printing designs and patterns include cone pin blocks, flat pin blocks, and multisided sequence stamps. A cone pin block generally has a circular cross-section and is rolled in order to make symmetrical, circular or partial-circle designs. Flat pin blocks have a flat surface. The pin blocks have pins extending out of the cone surface or the flat surface. Flexible inking cord material is threaded between the pins in a chosen pattern. The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion, which is transferred to a base by rolling or stamping.