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Subject:Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
From:Jim Arnott
Date:Sat, 15 Mar 2003 07:14:10 -0800

Larry Alofs wrote:

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> pensioner,
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> Could you explain "zyglo?
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> Thanks,
> Larry A.
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NDT!

Zyglo� is the brand name of a dye-penetrant inspection process.  The
process consist on dipping the suspect part into a water or solvent
soluble(sp) fluorecent dye.  Remove the part, allow it to "dwell", or
sit there, and absorb the dye. Rinse the excess dye off and apply a
"developer" which gives the part a uniform color.  Examine the part with
a blacklight looking for places the dye has seeped into any
"discontinuities", or cracks.

Google "dye penetrant inspection" and I'm sure that you'll turn up
hundreds of site detailing the process *much* better than I.

Jim

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