Method of marking tool e.g. box spanner, involves providing tool and applying coating on tool by electroplating, printed layer on region of coating and protective layer on printed layer

摘要

The method involves providing (10) a tool and applying (12,14) a coating on the tool by electroplating and a printed layer on region of the coating. A protective layer is applied (16) on the printed layer. The protective layer is made of hard and transparent material. The printed layer is applied on the coating by providing a roller for transferring the reels and colorant contained on the coating. A roller is provided for rolling and transferring the colorant onto the coating. The roller is provided with an annular rib.