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Types of scribing tools and how to use them

This section provides you with correct measurement ways of machining and recommended products. Maintenance and inspection methods indispensable for measuring tools are also explained in an easy-to-follow way.

Basic of scribing tools
Types of scribing tool
Recommended products

Basic of scribing tools

A scribing tool is a tool used to mark dimensions, hole positions, and other "marks for machining" on a workpiece for marking a workpiece.

The tip of the tool

The tip of tools is made harder or stronger by "hardening" or "fitting carbide tips."
The tip can be used to scratch on the surface of the metal, which is then used as a "marker for machining."

Source: Niigata Seiki Co., Ltd.

Types of scribing tool

1. Punch

This tool is used to mark the center of a hole for drilling with a drill press. Using a scriber or a height gauge to mark a cross-shaped mark-off line in advance and aim at the center of the line makes work easier.

2. Compass

A compass is used to mark circles and arcs on metallic surfaces.

3. Pencil scribers

This is an easy-to-use pencil scriber.
Grips are available in metal or plastic.

4. Scriber

A scriber is used to mark lines on metallic surfaces. The line you intend to write is to be used as a mark for machining.
For this reason, a ruler or similar tool should be used with the scriber to draw a straight mark-off line. In addition, the flat-shape tip "N-type" is effective for removing blue layout fluid from flat surfaces, and for removing paint and rust.

5. Scribing block

Used for "marking-off" on metal. Pressing this tool against an upright piece of metal and sliding it to the left or right enables you to draw a horizontal line.
A scriber is used to mark lines on metallic surfaces. The line you intend to write is to be used as a mark for machining. For this reason, a ruler or similar tool should be used with the scriber to draw a straight mark-off line. In addition, the flat-shape tip "N-type" is effective for removing blue layout fluid from flat surfaces, and for removing paint and rust.