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                                                                   Exhibit 10(a)

                 AGREEMENT FOR SEVERANCE UPON CHANGE IN CONTROL

         This Agreement is made and entered into as of the [ ] day of [ ], 2004
by and among TRANSCAT, INC., an Ohio corporation (the "Company"), having its
principal place of business at 35 Vantage Point Drive, Rochester, New York
14624, and [ ] ("Employee").

         In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the Company
and Employee, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

         1. PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT. Employee is a key officer and employee of
the Company. Although the Company does not presently anticipate a change in
control, it nevertheless desires to (i) assure the continued loyalty,
cooperation and services of certain key officers and employees of the Company if
one should occur, and (ii) provide for those individuals to receive compensation
under certain circumstances in connection with a change of control, if one
should occur.

         2. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms
shall have the following respective meanings:

            a. A "Change in Control" shall have occurred if:

               i.   the Company is merged or consolidated with another entity
and as a result thereof, less than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting
securities of the surviving or resulting entity shall then be owned in the
aggregate by the former shareholders of the Company; or

               ii.  as a result, or in connection with, any tender offer or
exchange offer, merger or other business combination, or sale or other
disposition of assets, or any combination of the foregoing transactions, the
individuals who constitute the Board of Directors of the Company before any such
transaction shall not constitute a majority of the board of directors of the
surviving or resulting entity; or

               iii. a tender offer or exchange offer for the ownership of
securities of the Company representing over twenty-five percent (25%) of the
combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding voting securities is
made and consummated; or

               iv. any "person," including a "group" within the meaning of
Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, but
excluding any employee stock ownership plan or similar employee benefit plan of
the Company, is or becomes, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner of
securities of the Company representing over twenty-five percent (25%) of the
combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding voting securities; or

               v.  the Company transfers substantially all of its assets to
another corporation that is not a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

            b. "Material Change" means any action by the Successor or the
Company during the Transition Period, without Employee's express written
consent, that has the effect of: (i)

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downgrading Employee's title, or reducing the nature or scope of
Employee's authority and prerogative, or materially increasing the nature or
scope of his responsibilities and duties, from those applicable to him
immediately prior thereto; or (ii) reducing the base salary payable to Employee
from that payable to him by the Company immediately prior thereto; or (iii)
failing to provide Employee with a package of fringe benefits that, though one
ore more elements may vary from those in effect immediately prior thereto, is
substantially comparable to such fringe benefits; or (iv) changing the location
of Employee's principal place of employment to a location that is outside the
general metropolitan area of Rochester, New York.

            c. "Severance Amount" means the obligation of the Successor to pay
and continue Employee's full salary, bonus and benefits set forth in Section 3
hereof.

            d. "Successor" means any successor to the assets, rights or business
of the Company as a result of a Change in Control.

            e. "Transition Period" means the time period beginning with the
agreement for or announcement of a proposed Change in Control and ending
twenty-four (24) months following the effective date of any Change in Control.

         3. PAYMENT OF SEVERANCE AMOUNT.

            a. If, during the term of Employee's employment as an officer of the
Company, there shall occur a Change in Control, and during the Transition
Period, Employee's employment with the Successor terminates for any reason,
then, subject to the qualifications set forth in Section 4 hereof, the Successor
shall be obligated to pay and continue Employee's full salary, bonus (at
standard) and benefits (to the extent that Employee's continued participation is
possible under the general terms and provisions of such plans and programs) as
were in effect immediately preceding the Change in Control, for a period of
twenty-four (24) months following the effective date of termination of
employment. Additionally, all Stock Grants, Option Grants, Stock Appreciation
Right's or similar equity arrangements shall be deemed to have immediately
vested and any option exercise periods shall be extended for the term of the
option.

            b. Employee shall not be required to mitigate the Severance Amount
by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the Severance Amount be
reduced or offset by any compensation earned by Employee as the result of his
employment by another employer subsequent to the effective date of termination
of his employment with the Successor.

         4. EFFECT OF CERTAIN TERMINATIONS. Notwithstanding Section 3 hereof,
Employee shall not be entitled to receive, and the Successor shall have no
obligation to pay, the Severance Amount if, during the Transition Period:

            a. Employee voluntarily terminates his employment with the Company
or the Successor. However, notwithstanding any resignation or other seemingly
voluntary departure, Employee's termination of employment shall not be deemed
voluntary for purposes of this Agreement if Employee's employment terminates in
consequence of a Material Change. In such case, Employee shall be entitled to
receive, and the Successor shall be obligated to pay, the Severance Amount.

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            b. The Company or the Successor terminates Employee's employment for
any of the following reasons: (i) Employee's continuing refusal to perform such
services (other than services constituting a Material Change) as may reasonably
be assigned to him by the Successor; or (ii) Employee's willful misconduct or
gross negligence in the performance of his employment duties; or (iii)
Employee's breach of his duty of loyalty to, or acts of unfair competition with,
the Successor; or (iv) Employee's conviction of any crime or offense involving
money, property or personnel of the Successor, or of any other crime which
constitutes a felony; or (v) Employee's illegal use, possession or being under
the influence of any narcotic, controlled substance or alcoholic beverage while
at work; or (vi) any conduct by Employee that, under applicable laws and
regulations, disqualifies him from serving as an officer or employee of the
Company.

            c. His employment terminates by reason of Employee's death, total
disability, or normal retirement at or after age 65.

         5. PAYMENT OF ACCRUED SALARY, ETC. This Agreement shall not affect
Employee's right to receive all earned but unpaid salary, accrued but unpaid
vacation pay, and submitted but outstanding travel or other expenses due and
owing from the Successor on the effective date of the termination of his
employment, or any incentive compensation earned but unpaid prior to or
coincidental with such date, all of which shall be paid by the Successor to
Employee in accordance with the terms of such obligations.

         6. WITHHOLDING OF TAXES. The Successor may withhold from the Severance
Amount all Federal, state, city or other taxes as may be required under any law,
governmental regulation or ruling.

         7. NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing contained in this Agreement is
intended, nor shall it be deemed, to give Employee any rights (or impose any
obligations) to continued employment by the Company or the Successor, or give
the Company or the Successor any rights (or impose any obligations) for the
continued performance of duties by Employee, or otherwise alter Employee's
status as an employee at will.

         8. AMENDMENT. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the
parties with respect to its subject matter, and may not be modified or
terminated except upon written amendment executed by Employee and the Company
(or, if subsequent to the Change in Control, by Employee and the Successor).

         9. NO ASSIGNMENT. Employee's right to receive the Severance Amount
hereunder shall not be assignable or transferable, whether by pledge, creation
of a security interest or otherwise, other than a transfer by will or by the
laws of descent or distribution. In the event of any attempted assignment or
transfer contrary to this Section, the Successor shall have no liability to pay
the Severance Amount or any portion thereof so attempted to be assigned or
transferred.

         10. BENEFIT. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to
the benefit of and be enforceable by, Employee and his personal or legal
representatives, executors, administrators, heirs and distributees. This
Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of and be
enforceable by, the Company and the Successor and their respective successors
and assigns.

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         11. NOTICES. Notices and all other communications under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when personally delivered or when
mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, addressed to the Company or to the Successor (as the case may
be) at the address set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement, and
addressed to Employee at his residence address as shown on the records of the
Company or the Successor (as the case may be), or to such other address as
either party may furnish to the other by like notice; provided, however, that
notices of changes of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

         12. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio applicable to agreements made
and to be performed entirely within such State.

         13. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that
any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, then the invalidity
or unenforceability of that provision shall not affect the validity or
enforceability or any other provision of this Agreement, and all other
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.

                                         TRANSCAT, INC.

                                         By:
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                                         EMPLOYEE

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 4.2

                AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

      This Amendment No. 6 to Credit and Security Agreement ("Agreement No. 6")
dated effective as of the 23rd day of April, 2004, by and between COHESANT
TECHNOLOGIES INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"Borrower"), and UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A., a national banking association
(hereinafter referred to as "Bank").

                                   WITNESSETH:

      WHEREAS, the Borrower and the Bank are parties to that certain Credit and
Security Agreement dated as of the 15th day of May, 1998, as amended by that
certain Amendment No. 1 to Credit and Security Agreement dated April 13, 1999,
as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 2 to Credit and Security
Agreement dated April 17, 2000, as further amended by that certain Amendment No.
3 to Credit and Security Agreement dated April 1, 2001, as further amended by
that certain Amendment No. 4 to Credit and Security Agreement dated April 29,
2002, and as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 5 to Credit and
Security Agreement dated March 25, 2003 (hereinafter referred to as
"Agreement"); and

      WHEREAS, the Borrower desires to renew the financial accommodations
previously extended by the Bank; and

      WHEREAS, the Bank is willing to provide such financial accommodations to
the Borrower on the terms and subject to the conditions in the Agreement as
amended by the terms and conditions of this Amendment No. 6.

      NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants
hereinafter contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

      Section 1. Effect of this Amendment No. 6. This Amendment No. 6 shall not
change, modify, amend or revise the terms, conditions and provisions of the
Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated herein by
reference, except as expressly provided herein and agreed upon by the parties
hereto. This Amendment No. 6 is not intended to be nor shall it constitute a
novation or accord and satisfaction of the outstanding instruments by and
between the parties hereto. Borrower and Bank agree that, except as expressly
provided herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain and
continue in full force and effect. The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the
indebtedness under the Agreement remains outstanding and is not extinguished,
paid, or retired by this Amendment No. 6, or any other agreements between the
parties hereto prior to the date hereof, and that Borrower is and continues to
be fully liable for all obligations to the Bank contemplated by or arising out
of the Agreement. Except as expressly provided otherwise by this Amendment No.
6, the credit facilities contemplated by this Amendment No. 6 shall be made
according to and pursuant to all conditions, covenants, representations and
warranties contained in the Agreement.

      Section 2. Definitions. Terms defined in the Agreement which are used
herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Agreement unless
otherwise specified herein.

      Section 3. Amendment of Agreement. Subject to the satisfaction of the
conditions precedent set forth in Section 5 herein, the Agreement is amended as
follows:

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      The first sentence of Subsection 2.1.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended
and replaced with the following:

      2.1.1 The obligation of the Borrower to repay the Line of Credit Loans
      shall be evidenced by the Line of Credit Note which shall be repayable on
      or before May 1, 2005 ("Maturity").

      Section 4. Conditions Precedent. This Amendment No. 6 shall become and be
      deemed effective in accordance with its terms immediately upon the Bank
      receiving:

            a)    Two (2) copies of this Amendment No. 6 duly executed by the
      authorized officers of the Borrower and the Bank.

            b)    One (1) copy of the Line of Credit Note reflecting the revised
      Maturity duly executed by an authorized officer of the Borrower.

            c)    Two (2) copies of a Consent and Confirmation of Guaranty
      executed by each of the Guarantors.

            d)    Certificates of Existence regarding Borrower and Guarantors
      issued by the appropriate Secretary of the State's Office.

            e)    Such other documents and items as the Bank may reasonably
      request.

      Section 5. Representations and Warranties of the Borrower. The Borrower
      hereby represents and warrants, in addition to any other representations
      and warranties contained herein, in the Agreement, the Loan Documents (as
      defined in the Agreement) or any other document, writing or statement
      delivered or mailed to the Bank or its agent by the Borrower, as follows:

            a)    This Amendment No. 6 constitutes a legal, valid and binding
      obligation of the Borrower enforceable in accordance with its terms. The
      Borrower has taken all necessary and appropriate corporate action for the
      approval of this Amendment No. 6 and the authorization of the execution,
      delivery and performance thereof.

            b)    As of the date hereof, there is no Event of Default or Default
      under the Agreement, the Amendment No. 6 or the Loan Documents.

            c)    The Borrower hereby specifically confirms and ratifies its
      obligations, waivers and consents under each of the Loan Documents.

            d)    Except as specifically amended herein, all representations,
      warranties and other assertions of fact contained in the Agreement and the
      Loan Documents continue to be true, accurate and complete.

            e)    There have been no changes to the Articles of Incorporation,
      By-Laws, or the compositions of the Board of Directors of the Borrower
      since execution of the Agreement.

            f)    Borrower acknowledges that the definition "Loan Documents"
      shall include this Amendment No. 6 and all the documents executed
      contemporaneously herewith.

      Section 6. Affirmative Covenants. By entering into this Amendment No. 6,
      Borrower further specifically undertakes to comply with the obligations,
      terms and covenants as contained in the Agreement and agrees to comply
      therewith as such relate to the credit facilities and accommodations as
      provided to the Borrower pursuant to the terms of this Amendment No. 6.

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      Section 7. Governing Law. This Amendment No. 6 has been executed and
      delivered and is intended to be performed in the State of Indiana and
      shall be governed, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance
      with the substantive laws of the State of Indiana.

      Section 8. Headings. The section headings used in this Amendment No. 6 are
      for convenience only and shall not be read or construed as limiting the
      substance or generality of this Amendment No. 6.

      Section 9. Survival. All representations, warranties, and covenants of the
      Borrower herein or any certificate, agreement or other instrument
      delivered by or on its behalf under this Amendment No. 6 shall be
      considered to have been relied upon by the Bank and shall survive the
      making of the Loans and delivery to the Bank of the Line of Credit Note.
      All statements and any such certificate or other instrument shall
      constitute warranties and representations hereunder by the Borrower, as
      the case may be.

      Section 10. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 6 may be signed in one or
      more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, with the
      same effect as if the signatures were upon the same instrument.

      Section 11. Modification. This Amendment No. 6 may be amended, modified,
      renewed or extended only by written instrument executed in the manner of
      its original execution.

      Section 12. Waiver of Certain Rights. The Borrower waives acceptance or
      notice of acceptance hereof and agrees that the Agreement, this Amendment
      No. 6, the Line of Credit Note, and all of the other Loan Documents shall
      be fully valid, binding, effective and enforceable as of the date hereof,
      even though this Amendment No. 6 and any one or more of the other Loan
      Documents which require the signature of the Bank, may be executed by and
      on behalf of the Bank on other than the date hereof.

      Section 13. Waiver of Defenses and Claims. In consideration of the
      financial accommodations provided to the Borrower by the Bank as
      contemplated by this Amendment No. 6, Borrower hereby waives, releases and
      forever discharges the Bank from and against any and all rights, claims or
      causes of action against the Bank arising under the Bank's actions or
      inactions with respect to the Loan Documents or any security interest,
      lien or collateral in connection therewith as well as any and all rights
      of set off, defenses, claims, causes of action and any other bar to the
      enforcement of the Loan Documents which exist as of the date hereof.

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      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COHESANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. and UNION PLANTERS BANK,
N.A. have caused this Amendment No. 6 to Credit and Security Agreement to be
executed by their respective duly authorized officers effective as of the 23rd
day of April, 2004.

                                                 COHESANT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

                                                 ("Borrower")

                                                 By:____________________________

                                                 Printed:_______________________

                                                 Title:_________________________

                                                 UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A.

                                                 ("Bank")

                                                 By:____________________________

                                                 Printed:_______________________

                                                 Title:_________________________

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