02/09/2026
Marking a part? Read the drawing twice before you start.
Drawings often list two things: how to mark the part, and what to mark on it. Mixing these up is a common mistake — and it gets parts rejected.
Example: a drawing says "VIBRO-ETCH" plus a part number. VIBRO-ETCH is just the marking method (like saying "use a laser"). Only the part number should end up on the part — not the word "VIBRO-ETCH" itself.
✅ DO: check the Notes section for exact marking instructions
❌ DON'T: mark method names on the part
❌ DON'T: guess if something is unclear — ask Xometry first