Cause: Cutting Conditions

Solution: Check for excessive speed and feed - See chart.

 Cause: Tool

Solution: Select a coated tool.

 Cause: Part

Solution: Make sure prior operation did not work harden the metal.

Cause: Tool

Solution: Select a coated tool.

Cause: Cutting Force

Solution: Check for excessive feed rate (IPR) - See chart.

Cause: Heat

Solution: Use the SCT coolant holder. If coolant is not available, use shop air and a coated tool.

Cause: Cutting Conditions

Solution: Reduce RPM and increase feed rate within the feed and speed chart parameters.

Cause: Clamping

Solution: Clamping length should be a minimum of 3x the shank diameter in the tool holder. Check tool holding rigidity.

Cause: Tool

Solution: Hone cutting edge. A light hone (0.0001-0.0003 inch) will help keep force constant.

Cause: Cutting Conditions

Solution: Check for excessive feed rate (IPR) - see chart.

Cause: Chip Packing

Solution: Stagger - Peck grooving.