Marking blue
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Marking blue or layout stain (sometimes called Dykem after
trademark erosion of a popular brand, or Prussian blue after the blue pigment) is a dye used in metalworking to aid in marking out rough parts for further machining. It is used to stain or paint a metal object with a very thin layer of dye that can be scratched off using a scriber
or other sharp instrument to reveal a bright, yet very narrow line in the metal underneath.
Composition
Marking blue is made by mixing
gentian violet.[1]
Alternatives
A
felt tip marker can be used as they are convenient and tend not to dry up as quickly. On rough structures, such as castings or forgings, whitewash or a mixture of chalk and water can be used. A solution of copper sulfate, distilled water, and a few drops of sulfuric acid can be used on machined surfaces.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-77025-374-2.
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