Press Release - Cut Knurling - News from the ZEUS Hotline

 

A very interesting topic is introduced today which always astonishes the users of our hotline: „Knurling by chip removal?“ „I did not know that knurling profiles can also be cut!“ is often the amazed answer to the information that cut knurling is an alternative to form knurling.

 

Cut Knurling Characteristics

Cut knurling offers many clear advantages for the user:

• A high quality knurl can be achieved
• Very precise knurling profiles regarding the number of teeth and tolerances  of the diameter are possible
• Knurling of thin work pieces without deformation is possible, as cut knurling exerts minimal pressure on the work piece.
• Better for the machine tool, as minimal pressure on the spindle and turret is exerted.
• With cut knurling tools it is possible to create straight and diamond knurling profiles. For this method sharp edged knurls are mounted in the appropriate cut knurling tool holder. Because of the 30° angle of the knurl holder, the sharp edged knurling wheels work with a “milling” action to remove material and produce a knurl profile on the workpiece.

 
Cut Knurling Tool RF 1-Serie -
for straight knurling according to DIN 82

 
Cut Knurling Tool RF 2-Serie for diamond/cross
knurling according to  DIN 82 
 
Hommel & Keller offers 3 ranges of cut knurling tools.

The RF 1 range of cut knurling tools are suitable for straight knurling.
To avoid a spiral on the profile, the angle of the knurling head can be adjusted. For the correction of the clearance angle of the knurling wheel there are two screws in the middle of the shank to adjust the tool to the machine.
 
The RF2 range for 30° and 45° diamond knurling (RGE according to DIN 82) offers cut knurling tools with knurling wheels coupled by a synchronised gear which is easy to operate.  The synchronised gear feature allows easy setting of the diameter according to the workpiece. For precise adjustment of the individual knurl depth, the knurling head provides for fine adjustment with setting screws.
 

For axial use Hommel + Keller offers the RF3 range for the production of 30° and 45° diamond knurling. With a scale for setting, it is easy to adjust the tool on the diameter of the workpiece.
 

ZEUS cut knurling tools are designed to achieve highest precision with easy handling, set-up and operation.

The HOMMEL+KELLER HOTLINE offers advice on the selection of the appropriate tooling for specific applications and offers consultation on the correct handling and set-up.

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