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Now in 2023 we still dont have a usable knurling option. Autodesk is really f... us for our money. If this was the only iss ua it would be ok but have you ever tried welding? That is even worse since years. Get your s.... together autodesk
Hi!
There are two ways to look at this request. Either create the actual knurling on the model or apply the knurling texture as an appearance and create shaded view in the drawing. Creating a knurling pattern is quite labor intensive and also the geometry will be very heavy. You may want to look into Geometry Pattern workflow in Fusion 360.
For the latter, it should be doable in the drawing shaded view. For non-shaded view, there is no workflow to show such pattern in 2D yet.
Here are two ideas to vote for.
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/knurling-feature/idi-p/6966675
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/drawing-view-appearance-options/idi-p/4750955
Many thanks!
@backerman You can just add the geometry... I do this for the same reason, I have a fairly easy and controllable way of modeling the knurl if you are interested I can make a video
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Knurling is useful if you need 3D printing (or important visualization - but then texture will suffice).
It can always be done by hand using classical modeling tools.
But you have to remember that it is extremely heavy on the computer and the program. And the real need concerns ~1/1000 projects.
Yes, it is possible if you have a specific industry.
I work in various industries and with various companies on a daily basis. As an independent design office, I have insight into the wide market - I work with small locksmiths and carpentry shops, large CNC factories, startups, inventors and many others. Different industries and different sizes. My knurling modeling needs are only a few details per year, so I think it's a good metric for general users, not a specific industry.