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I am trying to source some pressure
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I am trying to source some pressure

I am trying to source some pressure

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I am trying to source some pressure sensitive paper that I can sandwich between two mating flat component surfaces & identify any high spots. Any high spots will show themselves as black markings on the white paper, the denser the marking the greater the high spot. Any ideas ?

RE: I am trying to source some pressure

we always used blueing between the shells on steam turbines (or when mounting the nozzle blocks) -- coat one side, put the pieces together and separate -- the blue would transfer to the surfaces that touched... this gave us the high spots and the low spots (when your dealing with steam at 1000 psig and and 1000 °F you don't want it coming out at the joints) (when all done, we used triple-boiled linseed oil for a gasket) -- I don't remember the name of what we used for blueing, I'll follow-up if you're interested..

RE: I am trying to source some pressure

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I need to clarify my original question.

As well as high spots I am also trying to determine the distribution of the clamping force between the two components - this is where the pressure sensitive paper comes into play as it reveals more than 'blue'.

Thanks for comment anyway.

RE: I am trying to source some pressure

Just a thought, they use a pressure sensitve product for golf clubs to help the golfer see where the ball meets the club face -- you might check the product distributor (might visit you local golf store) and see where they get their supply.  hopefully, someone else has a better suggestion...

RE: I am trying to source some pressure

Hello,

Machine Design magazine carries monthly advertisements for Fuji(the camera film company)pressure sensitive paper , which gives different colors depending on the actual pressure. Its exactly what you need.

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