Works of: Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.

Works of: Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
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Fairchild Model 900 Magazine
Equipment
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
Fairchild Model 900 Magazine
c 1968
2023.0071.0044
Image Not Available
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
F-4 magazine film back
1991.2395.0003
K-6 Aerial camera
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
K-6 Aerial camera
1991.2395.0001
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Viewer
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
Seventy 37 8mm sound projector/viewer
1986.0346.0001
Fairchild Mark IVS Model 406-00
Viewer
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
Fairchild Mark IVS Model 406-00
ca. 1966
1982.2967.0001
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
14. On the press in 20 to 25 minutes! Scan-a-gravings can be printed direct on flat bed press - or direct or from stereos on tubular or semi-cylindrical presses.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0014
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
13. Mats are rolled or pressed as in normal procedures and the stereotype is cast for printing.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0013
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
12. If the engraving is to be matted for stereotyping, it is mounted on the wood or metal base and locked up in the form.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0012
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
11. With Double Faced Scotch tape or other suitable adhesive, the Scan-a-graving is mounted directly to the stereotype or other base ready for printing.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0011
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
10. Scrub the Scan-a-graving with a stiff brush in clear water to remove the residual ash left by the burning process.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0010
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
9. Trim the Scan-a-graving to the desired size with paper cutter or scissors. At this point the Scan-a-graving may also be silhouetted or mortised.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0009
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
8. Release gripper handles, and remove the finished Scan-a-graving from engraving cylinder.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0008
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
7. Scan-a-graving is completed automatically. Press "stop" button to release cutter head, stop machine.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0007
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
6. Tone controls set - the operator adjusts scanning head and engages cylinder clutch to start engraving.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0006
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
5. Making a trial cut to check stylus penetration, with aid of the stroboscopic microscope.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0005
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
4. Setting tone controls for the lightest and darkest areas of the photograph with aid of tone meter.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0004
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
3. The Scan-a-plate engraving material is secured to the engraving cylinder. Note lips on plastic.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0003
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
2. While stylus heats up, the operator attaches the photograph to the copy cylinder under clip.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0002
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Photograph
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
1. Operator trips the stylus heater switch as first step in operating the Fairchild Scan-a-graver.
ca. 1950
1982.2216.0001
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Projector
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
8 Movepak Cartridge Model 70-07
1981.2536.0040
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Lens
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
6 in. cone assembly with Bausch & Lomb lens 6 in. f/6.3 lens
1981.2299.0014
Cinephonic Eight Sound Zoom
Camera
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
Cinephonic Eight Sound Zoom
ca. 1962
1980.0196.0001
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Lens
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
X-ray lens, f/0.65
1978.1512.0001
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Equipment
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp.
X-ray film transport
1978.1511.0002
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