Links & FAQs
FAQs
 
What can I do to solve the problem of thermal cracking?
One or more of the following should help:

  • Use coolant effectively.
  • Use a more heat resistant grade.
  • Reduce speed and feed rate.
  • Use positive rake.


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What can I do to stop chipping?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Hone the cutting edge.
  • Check rigidity of the entire setup.
  • Use a stronger grade.
  • Use a larger nose radius.
  • Use negative land on cutting edge.
  • Use negative rake tools.
  • Increase speed.
  • Use an uncoated grade.


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How can I stop excessive edge wear?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Reduce the speed.
  • Increase the feed rate if possible.
  • Use a harder grade.
  • Reduce the hone.
  • Use a coated grade.


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What should I do to prevent notching?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Increase the hone.
  • Increase the lead angle.
  • Reduce the feed rate.
  • Use a tougher grade.


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How can I prevent built up edges?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Increase speed.
  • Use a coated grade.
  • Use positive rake.
  • Use coolant effectively.


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What can I do to stop deformation?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Reduce speed, feed, or depth of cut to reduce cutting load on insert.
  • Use a harder grade.
  • Use coolant effectively.


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How can I solve the problem of crater wear?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Use a harder grade or a coated grade.
  • Reduce speed.
  • Reduce feed rate.
  • Use coolant effectively.


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What can I do to prevent chattering?
Try one or more of the following:

  • Reduce nose radius and lead angle.
  • Reduce tool overhang.
  • Reduce feed rate.
  • Check center height of tool.
  • Check overall rigidity.


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