[gakor]

I'm trying to knurl a part made of T303 stainless steel. I'm using an Acu Trak bump knurl holder with one high speed steel 96DP 3/4" dia. 1/4" wide straight knurl wheeel. I can only knurl about 0.0050" deep and the machine shuts off. I guess overload kicks in.

The part has to be made out of stainless steel, but I can use any type. Is there a more suited type of stainless steel for knurling? Maybe using a knurl, other then Acu Trak, would give better results?

I've tried to cut little grooves on the part to releive some pressure, but that didn't get me too far, although it did help a little. Altogether, its still not good enough. Any suggestions? How can I overcome this problem?

Thanks ahead.