Marking blue

Marking blue, layout stain or Prussian blue is a dye used in metalworking to aid in marking out rough parts for further machining. It is sometimes called Dykem (after a popular brand). 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. The advantages are that any existing scratches are covered with the dye and the new lines have a contrasting background.

Marking blue is made by mixing methylated spirits with shellac and gentian violet.^[1] This is not to be confused with engineer's blue, made by mixing Prussian Blue with oil.

Alternatives

A felt tip marker can be used as they are convenient and tend not to dry up as quickly; marking blue in the form of dye or ink has a tendency to dry in the containers and become unusable quickly.^{[citation needed]} 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] This thin copper coating is more resistant to rough handling and the action of cutting fluid.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Brink, C.; McNamara, B. (2008), Engineering Fabrication & Boilermaking, Pearson South Africa, p. 44, ISBN 9781770253742, http://books.google.com/books?id=coOZXYLqqPoC&lpg=PA44 .

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