acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
(OP)
The instructions on the can of Sp*t Ch*ck say removing the penetrant must be done by wiping with solvent moistened rags, etc. No rinsing or flushing permitted.
Was it always so? I used Zyglo 20-ish years ago and or procedure was to use an initial quick rinse.
thanks
Dan T
Was it always so? I used Zyglo 20-ish years ago and or procedure was to use an initial quick rinse.
thanks
Dan T





RE: acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
There are different types of liquid penetrants: post-emulsification, water-washable, and solvent-removable.
RE: acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
I ran comparison tests of both methods at that time, and conclusively determined that the ASME V method produced the better results, especially with regard to shallow, tight cracks.
RE: acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
I'll probably die a horrible death from using that thing.
~zero pressure and gentle flow.
The match numbers stamped in aluminum connecting rods would often hold enough fluorescent green penetrant to created a strong nuisance indication when hit with developer.
I tried it a few times on steel parts with genuine crackers as detected with wet fluorescent mag particle, and mag particle was 10x much more sensitive, and reliable.
RE: acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
RE: acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant
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RE: acceptable methods for cleaning sdye pen penetrant