Definition of knurling. 1 a : the making of knurls. b : the ridges on knurled work : knurled work. 2 a : a breaking up of a rounded molding as if for a bead and reel but usually with more elaboration. …

Knurling definition, a series of knurls, as on a knob. See more.

n. 1. A knob, knot, or other small protuberance. 2. One of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping. tr.v.knurled, knurl·ing, knurls. To provide with knurls; mill. [ Probably diminutive of knur.]

Mar 15, 2019 · In manufacturing, knurling is a finishing process used to create any combination of horizontal, vertical or crossing lines on the surface of a workpiece. For example, if a manufacturing company wants to add a diamond-patterned texture to a product — or a component of a product — it may use knurling.

Knurling is the metal modification process of creating small ridges along a metal object's surface to improve the ease with which such an object can be physically handled, lifted or gripped. Knurling may refer to the process of modification and/or the machine attachment component that is used to create groves along a substrate's surface.

knurl·ing. ( nŭr'ling) Texturing of a knob or handle as by a continuous series of milled ridges to improve the clinician's grasp. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © …

May 07, 2021 · Knurling is a finishing process in metalworking where grooves or patterns are formed on the surface of a finished part. This is achieved by a rotating tool that impressions the desired pattern into the metal. A knurling tool produces a ridged pattern on shafts, gears, tools, pipes and other round-shaped components.

Jan 16, 2020 · Knurling is a special machining operation, it's metal forming action can be done manually or on CNC lathes, while not a cutting operation. CNC knurling tools act on the parts will produce depressions or indentations on the surface of the part when it …