Knurling

Machining operation that consists in creating combination of horizontal, vertical or crossing lines on the surface of material.

The operation is performed for producing indentations on a part of a workpiece. Knurling allows hands or fingers to get a better grip on the knurled object than would be provided by the originally smooth metal surface.

Key Points

Knurling tools can be one roll or two rolls (as shown in the sample on the right).

We can pilot either Left, Center or Right position of the roll.

Then 2 types of motions are possible, straight path or by pecking move.

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Toolpath	Knurling type
Machining Strategy	Machining depth	Lead in distance
	Final dwell	Dwell unit
	Lead out distance

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach and Return Characteristics	Safety distance

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Spindle speed	Speed range
	Feedrate in Z	Feedrate
	Feedrate in X	Spindle direction
	Maxi spindle speed	Specific coolant
	Coolant number
Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
Tool Numbering	Radius compensation number	Length compens. nb
User information	Comment	Control Device
User information	Machining Set

Options Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Management of collisions	Gouge check on stock	Offset XY
Management of collisions	Safety Area	Offset Z