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Tool
characteristics
Different characteristics based on machine types
and machine properties
Knurling tools for
CNC lathes / 
automatic lathes
The knurling tools for CNC lathes / auto­
matic lathes features an integrated
centre height (centre height = top edge
of shank). This makes it possible to use
them in CNC lathes / automatic lathes
without the capability of adjustment
(fixed tool holder) of the centre height.
In general, these knurling tool series
are also suitable for conventional
lathes / ­automatic lathes as long as the
centre height can be adjusted on the
machine.
Knurling tools for
conventional lathes / 
automatic lathes Knurling tools for
Swiss-type lathes / 
automatic lathes
Knurling tools from zeus for conventi-
onal machine types are designed so
that the centre height must be adjusted
by the tool holder in the machine. This
results in a simplified design of these
knurling tools. In the case of knurling tools that
are suitable for Swiss-type lathes / 
automatic lathes, the knurling wheel
must not protrude beyond the front
edge of the shank, in order to prevent
collision with the guide bush.
Most knurling tools with a shank
height of 10 –16 mm are suitable for
Swiss-type lathes / automatic lathes.
In general, they can also be used
in CNC lathes and conventional
lathes / automatic lathes.
Knurling tools for
axial machining
Knurling tools for axial machining of
the workpiece can be clamped axially
to the workpiece on all conventional
and CNC lathes / automatic lathes
with a tailstock. Machining takes place
by means of a rotating workpiece in
a stationary tool that is mounted in the
tailpiece.
On rotary indexing machines, inde-
xing tables and automatic transfer
machines, a stationary workpiece
is machined by means of an axially
rotating tool.
The tool holder is not height adjustable. The tool holder is adjustable.
The centre height is integrated in
The centre height of the tool
the tool.
must be adjusted.
Guide bush
View X
Centre height
is integrated
View X
The zeus product range includes special
versions for (R) right- and (L) left-oriented
lathes / automatic lathes.
If the construction allows, zeus knurling
tools are available in a modular (M) or
universal (U) design. The (M) versions
can be converted from counterclockwise
to clockwise rotation by simply turning
the knurling head. The (U) versions can
be used for both clockwise and counter­
clockwise rotation without conversion.
L = left
Knurling tools from zeus for conventi-
onal machine typ es are designed for
universal use and can therefore be
used with both clockwise and counter-
clockwise rotation.
L = left
R = right
R = right
In the case of Swiss-type lathes / auto-
matic lathes the knurling wheel should
be positioned as close to the workpiece
clamping as possible to allow
machining of workpieces with small
diameters. The knurling wheels of the
zeus RD1 and RD2 series with shank
dimensions of 10 x 10 to 16 x 16 are
therefore offset instead of centred.
Machining possibilities:
• Tool is stationary
• Workpiece rotates
• Direction of rotation is universal
• Tool rotates
• Workpiece is stationary
• Direction of rotation is universal
L = left
R = right
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