Knurling is an operation
Knurling is an operation Correct Answer of generally roughing the surface for hand grip
Knurling is the operation of producing straight lined, diamond-shaped pattern or cross lined pattern on a cylindrical external surface by pressing a tool called knurling tool. Knurling is not a cutting operation but it is a forming operation. Knurling is done at a slow spindle speed (1/3 the turning speed). However, speed & feed given for knurling is to be divided according to the job material and the finish required.
Purpose of knurling
- A good grip and make for positive handling
- Good appearance
- For raising the diameter to a small range for assembly to get a press fit
Knurling can be done in three grades. Coarse knurling, Medium knurling and Fine knurling
- Coarse knurling is done by using coarse pitched knurls of 1.75 mm pitch; (14 TPI)
- Medium knurling is done by using medium pitched knurls of 1.25 mm pitch; (21 TPI)
- Fine knurling is done by using finely pitched knurls of 0.75 mm pitch; (33 TPI)
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