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Knurl Forming is the process of creating a knurl pattern on a metal work piece. Most knurl forming operations are done with a bump style knurling tool. However, there is a different method used for lengthy parts with a small diameter. If a lengthy part with a small diameter is being knurled, a bump style or even a straddle style knurling tool will push and deflect the work piece during the operation. This causes great difficulty in creating the desired knurl pattern. The best solu …

Main cause for double tracking while knurling:Double TrackingMeans that the knurling wheels are not tracking properly. In this situation, the wheels will create a different pattern than what the design was originally made for.There are two main causes of this scenario: The knurl wheel isn’t set deep enough into the workpiece. We recommend increasing the depth. The knurl depth should always equal 35 percent of the knurl pitch.The circumference of the work piece blank is not a multiple of t …

The performance of the drill bits depends on their design, composition and the type of material they will drill. Several factors will determine which is the most suitable drill bits according to the material, be it steel, copper, zinc, aluminum, brass, etc. This is mainly due to the characteristics that ferrous metals have, unlike non-ferrous ones.Properties of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous MetalsFerrous MetalsFerrous Metals are those that contain iron. These include stainless steel, high carbon, high …

Taps are mainly made of the following 3 materials: High Speed SteelCarbidePowdered MetalIn addition to the different materials, there are several coatings depending on what is the requirements in your application.Know which is the most suitable material for your working conditions with the following descriptions.H.S.S. TapsHigh Speed Steel (H.S.S.) has been one of the most popular types of taps because it maintains its dimensions while working with high temperatures and lots of vibrations. The …

Modular FixturesModular fixtures are ideal for temporary fastening. You can use all of the modular components for occasional jobs, or short runs or prototypes. It is also used for testing fixtures to see if they’ll have an adequate performance of the design.The components are available in standard and heavy sizes. The plates and blocks have holes at regular distances. You can use round, rectangular, square and angle plates, plus they can be used on 2 or 4 sides. Most allow JIS or DIN assemblies. …