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Handy Andy

Handy Andy X with Rotator
Dot-Peen

Economical Dot-Peen – MADE IN USA

The Handy Andy X is a dot-peen marking machine run from a customer provided computer. It is the entry level dot-peen industrial marking system offered by Columbia Marking Tools. The Handy Andy comes with an upgrade to mark the OD of round parts. AND MADE IN USA.

By Marc Steele, 5 yearsOctober 19, 2020 ago
Handy Andy X Close Up
Dot-Peen

Handy Andy Sale

Incredible Sale on Handy Andy X. Economic Bench-top industrial marking machine for $2,900. Through ONLINE STORE ONLY

By Dottie Peene, 5 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
Handy Andy

Air Compressor Size for Handy Andy

Q: We are marking only a few firearm parts at a time when needed so a large compressor should not be needed. Please advise what size compressor will work for me, I do want to be able to use it to its full potential dept wise if needed.  A: 5.0 Read more…

By Marc Steele, 6 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago
Handy Andy

FAQ: What Windows operating systems does the Handy Andy-X Run On?

The Handy Andy X software can be ran on Windows XP to Windows 10.

By Dottie Peene, 6 yearsJanuary 8, 2019 ago
Dot-Peen

Handy Andy Software and Addons

Handy Andy Software Archive: Handy Andy Handy Andy Professional : For X-Y systems built 6/2011 to 12/31/2015 Handy Andy Pro: HandyAndyProSetup 6.64 : For X-Y systems built 6/2011 and before Handy Andy Fonts: hand_andy_fonts : Fonts for Handy Andy Marking System Konverter Pro: Konverter Pro : Convert DXF files into Read more…

By Marc Steele, 13 yearsJune 7, 2012 ago
Dot-Peen

Handy Andy Serial counter not working

Q: We have a Handy Andy marking tool and I am having issues setting up the sequential numbering under the variable tab. A: Page 18 in the manual covers the counter: http://www.marking-machines.net/Resources/Handy_Andy_OG.pdf The counter process is interwoven into the software itself. If you have set up the counter as specified, Read more…

By Marc Steele, 13 yearsJune 6, 2012 ago
Dot-Peen

Handy Andy Drivers

Q: In looking at the manual I see no notes about compatibility beyond Win XP. Will it function with Win7 32Bit? We have tried using a XP virtual machine inside of a Win7 64bit machine but the user couldn’t get it to function. I have not personally been able to Read more…

By Marc Steele, 13 yearsJune 5, 2012 ago
Dot-Peen Examples

Steel Tube Marked With Handy Andy

Steel Tube Part:  Steel Tube Material: Steel Character size: 1/8″ Number of characters: 8 Note: Four Lines of information Machine used: Handy Andy PSI:30 Cycle time: 17sec For more on the marking system used please see: http://columbiamt.com/CMT-Dot-Peen-Scribe/Handy_Andy.html

By Dottie Peene, 14 yearsJune 1, 2011 ago
Dot-Peen Examples

Steel Sample Tag Marked With Handy Andy

Steel Sample Tag Part:  Steel Sample Tag Material: Steel Character size: 1/8″ Number of characters: 83 Note: Four Lines of information Machine used: Handy Andy PSI:30 Cycle time: 32sec For more on the marking system used please see: http://columbiamt.com/CMT-Dot-Peen-Scribe/Handy_Andy.html

By Dottie Peene, 14 yearsJune 1, 2011 ago
Dot-Peen Examples

Stainless Steel Kellems Marked With Handy Andy

Stainless Steel Kellems Part:  Stainless Steel Kellems Material: Stainless Steel Character size: 1/8″ Number of characters: 10 Note: One Lines of information Machine used: Handy Andy PSI:20 Cycle time: 14sec For more on the marking system used please see: http://columbiamt.com/CMT-Dot-Peen-Scribe/Handy_Andy.html

By Dottie Peene, 14 yearsJune 1, 2011 ago

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