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If the thought of buying a laser welder gives the accountant in you cardiac arrest, you may have a more affordable option. The PUK 2 by Lampert Tools Inc. in Chicago is a spot welder that performs many of the same tasks that a laser welder can, such as repairing porosity and welding next to gemstones. Although it won't make as small of a weld as a laser, nor does it share a laser's machine-gun rapidity, the PUK 2 may be an affordable alternative for some small shops.... (2004) Complete Story
A good selection of burs may be had from your dentist. Dentists often throw out burrs which still have a reasonable life left in them for a jeweller. The same goes for the probes and other tools. Some dentists are nervous about giving tools away.... (1997) Complete Story
For two years now, the manufacturer Lampert has been cooperating with the Laboratory for Welding Technology and Thermal Treatment at the Polytechnic College in Wrzburg-Schweinfurt. Test series and fundamental scientific research is applied in order to continue the technological development. And now the Generation 3 is well on its way to conquering the studios. The new device series consists of three models that will appeal to beginners, ambitious users and also professional. They offer numerous new features under the names PUK3 basic, PUK3 Professional and PUK3 Professional plus. (2007) Complete Story
