2D Terms & Definitions
Marc Steele
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Direct Part Marking (DPM): The use of technology to produce a 2D symbol directly on an item that is not a label.
Life of a Part: The intended life cycle of a part which is determined by the manufacturer.
Mark: The result of lasing, dot-peening or scribing a part.
Permanent Mark: A mark on a part that can withstand its operational environment and remain readable for the intended life cycle.
Mark Verification: Confirmation that a 2D symbol is marked correctly and conforms to the specific quantity standard.
Code Validation: Confirmation that the data in a symbol is correct.
Error Correction: The ability of the decode software to compensate for errors by taking advantage of the inherent redundancy in the symbol.
Structured Light: Illumination configured to optimize image quality.
