Enter the original diameter and pitch into the calculator to determine the knurling diameter. This calculator helps in determining the final diameter of a workpiece after the knurling process.
Knurling Diameter Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the knurling diameter:
KD = OD + 2P
Variables:
- KD is the knurling diameter (mm)
- OD is the original diameter of the workpiece (mm)
- P is the pitch of the knurl pattern (mm)
To calculate the knurling diameter, add twice the pitch to the original diameter of the workpiece.
What is Knurling Diameter?
Knurling diameter refers to the final diameter of a workpiece after a knurling operation. Knurling is a manufacturing process where a pattern is rolled onto the surface of a workpiece to provide grip. The knurling diameter is larger than the original diameter due to the added material from the knurl pattern.
How to Calculate Knurling Diameter?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Knurling Diameter:
- First, determine the original diameter of the workpiece (OD) in millimeters.
- Next, determine the pitch of the knurl pattern (P) in millimeters.
- Use the formula KD = OD + 2P to calculate the knurling diameter (KD).
- Finally, calculate the Knurling Diameter (KD) in millimeters.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Original diameter of the workpiece (OD) = 50 mm
Pitch of the knurl pattern (P) = 1 mm
