Knurling Wheel

Understanding Knurling Wheels

Knurling is a manufacturing process, typically performed on a lathe, used to create a patterned texture on a surface. A knurling wheel is the tool that imparts this pattern. In form knurling, the hardened wheel is pressed against the workpiece, displacing material to form ridges and valleys without removing material (unlike cut knurling).

Common Patterns:

• Straight Knurling: Produces parallel ridges, often used for grip. Typically created using a single wheel fed axially.
• Diamond Knurling: Creates a cross-hatched diamond pattern, providing excellent grip. Usually achieved using a pair of helical-toothed wheels (one Right Hand, one Left Hand) fed into the workpiece.

Key Advantages of HSS Knurls:

• Enhanced Grip: Provides a secure gripping surface on handles, knobs, and tools.
• Wear Resistance: HSS material ensures long tool life and consistent pattern quality over time.
• Precise Patterns: Accurately ground teeth produce clean and uniform knurled surfaces.
• Durability: Robust construction withstands the pressures of the forming process.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Can add a decorative, technical look to components.

Shreeji Gears: Your Ahmedabad Knurling Wheel Specialist

We leverage precision manufacturing techniques to produce knurling wheels that deliver consistent performance and superior surface finishes.

Why Choose Shreeji Gears for Knurling Wheels?

• Premium Material Selection: Primarily utilizing high-grade High-Speed Steel (HSS like M2, M42) and PM HSS for optimal hardness and toughness.
• Precision Grinding: State-of-the-art grinding processes ensure sharp, accurately formed teeth and precise pitch dimensions.
• Controlled Heat Treatment: Optimized hardening and tempering processes achieve the desired hardness (typically 60+ HRC) and wear resistance.
• Wide Range of Patterns & Pitches: Offering standard Straight (Axial) and Diamond (RH/LH) patterns in various pitches (measured in mm or TPI - Teeth Per Inch).
• Custom Manufacturing: Ability to produce knurling wheels with custom bore diameters, face widths, pitches, and potentially special patterns based on requirements.
• Rigorous Quality Control: Inspection of pattern sharpness, pitch accuracy, bore tolerance, concentricity, and hardness.

General Technical Specifications (Customizable):

• Type: Form Knurling Wheels.
• Patterns: Straight (Axial), Diamond (RH/LH).
• Material: HSS (M2, M42, etc.), PM HSS.
• Pitch: Metric (e.g., 0.3mm - 2.5mm), TPI (e.g., 16 TPI - 100+ TPI).
• Bore Diameter: Standard sizes (e.g., 8mm, 10mm, 1/4", 1/2") and custom bores.
• Outside Diameter: Varies based on pitch and type (e.g., 1/2" to 1"+).
• Face Width: Standard widths (e.g., 1/8", 3/8", 1/2") and custom widths.
• Hardness: Typically 60-64 HRC (depending on material).

Achieve precise, durable, and consistent knurled patterns on your components. Choose Shreeji Gears, your expert knurling wheel manufacturer in Ahmedabad. Contact us today to discuss your specific knurling tool requirements!