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Handy Andy

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This complete bench top dot-peen marking system is the most economical marker in its class. It is now available with a third axis as an option for marking the OD of round parts, and is great for low volume applications where flexibility is required (<250 parts per day).

  • System is available with pneumatic or electric dot-peen
  • X-Y motion or with 3rd axis rotator to mark the OD of round parts
  • Connects to USB on PC, software and cable are included
  • Optional table top stand offers easy set-up

Table top system

Handy Andy shown with optional stand: Billet aluminum T-slot table 12” x 15”, includes heavy duty column with manual adjustment for parts up to 12 5/16” tall.

Easy to load Chuck

Optional Rotator: To Mark the OD of round parts. Chuck load up to 4 lbs, and maximum OD up to 3.14".

PC Software Included:

  • PC required (not supplied)
  • Simple icons
  • Easy visual layout of mark
  • Radial marks
  • Automatic serialization
  • Automatic date coding
  • Build logos – with internal basic shapes
  • Import logos
  • Works with WIN95/98/2000/NT4/XP/Vista
Easy windows program

Utilities:

  • Electrical components require 110 VAC power, 6 ft electrical cord supplied
  •  Air power required for pneumatic dot-peen pin*
    • 1/4 NPT fitting requires connection to air supply
    • Pressure/depth control through supplied regulator (30-75 PSI operating range)

*This feature is not included with electrically powered pin

Features:

  • 3.15” x 1.97” marking window
  • 3-4 (1/8”) characters per second
  • USB interface (cable included 3’ length)
  • Carbide pin included - Marks plastic, wood and metals (up to 50 RC)
  • Rotator parameters: Chuck load up to 4 lbs, and maximum OD up to 3.14”

More Information for Handy Andy:

Sample Marks

Marking Examples

Sample Set-up

Software - Download software to test

Conversion Program - Download software to convert DXF files to PLT files for Handy Andy software

Extra Fonts - Download extra fonts

Standard Shapes - Plots files

Dot-Peen, Scribe, or Laser
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