| Troubleshooting | | |
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| • Cutting speed too high | • ReduceRPM • Modify flank infeed |
| • Infeed depth too small | |
| • Highly abrasive material | • Increase depth of cut • Use coated grade |
| • Inadequate coolant supply | • Apply coolant |
| • Wrong inclination anvil | • Reselect anvil |
| • Wrong turned dia. prior to threading | • Check turned dia. |
| Premature Wear | • Insert is above center line | • Check center height |
| • Cutting speed too high • Depth of cut large | • ReduceRPM • Reduce depth of cut |
| • Wrong grade | • Use coated grade • Use tougher grade |
| • Poor chip control | • Modify flank infeed |
| • Inadequate coolant supply | • Apply coolant |
| Chipped Edge | • Center height incorrect | • Adjust center height |
| | • ReduceRPM |
| • Excessive heat in cutting zone | • Reduce depth of cut • Check turned dia. |
| • Wrong grade | • Use coated grade • Use harder grade |
| Plastic Deformation | • Inadequate coolant supply | • Apply coolant |
| | • IncreaseRPM |
| • Cutting edge too cold | • Increase depth of cut |
| • Wrong grade | • Use coated grade |
| Built-Up Edge | • Inadequate coolant supply | • Apply coolant |
| • Cutting edge too cold | • IncreaseRPM |
| • Depth of cut too large | • Reduce depth of cut • Increase number of infeed passes |
| • Wrong grade | • Use tougher grade |
| • Wrong turned dia. prior to threading | • Check turned dia. |
| • Corner height incorrect | • Adjust center height |
| • Infeed depth too shallow • Wrong inclination anvil | • Modify flank infeed • Re-select anvil |
| Broken Nose During 1st Pass | • Tool overhang too long | • Reduce tool overhang |
| • Wrong cutting speed | • IncreaseRPM |
| Poor Surface Finish | | • ReduceRPM |
| • Excessive heat in cutting zone | • Reduce depth of cut |
| • Poor chip control | • Modify flank infeed |
| • Inadequate coolant supply | • Apply coolant |
| • Wrong inclination anvil | • Reselect anvil |
| • Tool overhang too long | • Reduce tool overhang |
| • Center height incorrect | • Check center height |
| • Excessive heat in cutting zone | • ReduceRPM • Change depth of cut |
| Poor Chip Control | | • Check turned dia. |
| | • Use coated grade |
| • Wrong grade | • Check turned dia. |
| | • Use M-type insert |
| • Inadequate coolant supply | • Apply coolant |
| • Wrong turned dia. prior to threading | • Check turned dia. |