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What does knurling produce on a lathe?

A rough surface texture for grip.

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  1. A mirror finish
  2. A threaded hole
  3. A rough surface texture for grip ✔

Why: Knurling uses a tool to produce a rough surface texture, often to allow grip by hand.

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Knurling gives metal a grip on things.
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Answer: A rough surface texture for grip. Knurling uses a tool to produce a rough surface texture, often to allow grip by hand.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    Knurling: Uses a tool to produce a rough surface texture on the work piece.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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