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Scribe marking

Marking process where a needle under pressure is drawn along the surface.

Beskrivning
Illustration of Scribe marking

The process

A scribe [1] whose tip, is typically made of carbide or diamond, is pressed and released in predetermined patterns on the surface which leaves a mark. The tip can be either sharp or comprise a rolling ball.

Advantages and disadvantages
In comparison with alternative methods
High quality of marking
silent process
Suitable for marking hollow products
Suitable for marking large metallic products
Frequent maintenance required of the cutting tool to ensure good quality of the label
Object requires clamping