YC618 Reversed German Style Number Steel Stamps
Reversed German-style DIN 1451 number stamps with a mirror-cut face; the molded, cast or forged part reads upright and correct. For molds, forging dies and castings.
Suitable materials: For mold, forging-die and casting marks — the mirror-cut numbers read upright on the finished part.
Core Features
Made of CR-V (6150) chrome-vanadium steel.
The character head reaches HRC 58–62 for lasting, clear marks; the striking end is tempered to HRC 38–46 to absorb impact and prevent cracking.
The face is cut in mirror image (left-right reversed); after striking a mold, the formed, cast or forged part shows correct, legible upright numbers — the first choice for mold-transfer, casting and die-casting marking.
A German (DIN 1451) typeface — narrower and taller than the standard English face.
A double-bevel design makes visual alignment and precise striking easy.
Font and size are marked on the side of the stamp for fast identification during work.
The surface is sandblasted for a better anti-slip grip and greater durability.
Exclusive Patent · 3-Hole Stamping Guide Box
A patented locating jig that makes every strike straight, consistent and safe:
Invention patents in Taiwan, the USA, France and Vietnam; utility-model patents in Germany and China — an original design.
Strike with the stamp held in the box — your hands stay clear of the hammer for a safer, steadier hit.
The box keeps the tool perfectly flush with the workpiece — a straight strike and consistent depth, every time.
A built-in viewing window makes positioning easy and keeps impressions from skewing.
Rotate the box freely to suit the way you work.
Patented PP guide case — the three-hole lid holds each stamp upright and square to the workpiece while you strike.
Dimensions (character height C)
| Item No. | Character face C | Shank · square A | Shank length ±0.4 B |
|---|---|---|---|
| YC618-1.5 | 1.5mm (1/16") | 6.35mm | 62mm |
| YC618-2 | 2.0mm (5/64") | 6.35mm | 61mm |
| YC618-2.5 | 2.5mm (3/32") | 6.35mm | 61mm |
| YC618-3 | 3.0mm (1/8") | 6.35mm | 60mm |
| YC618-4 | 4.0mm (5/32") | 6.35mm | 60mm |
| YC618-5 | 5.0mm (3/16") | 7.93mm | 61mm |
| YC618-6 | 6.0mm (1/4") | 7.93mm | 60mm |
| YC618-8 | 8.0mm (5/16") | 11.11mm | 68mm |
| YC618-10 | 10.0mm (3/8") | 12.70mm | 74mm |
| YC618-12 | 12.0mm (1/2") | 15.85mm | 84mm |
→ For material, hardness, usage and other common questions, see the Steel Stamp FAQ