Troubleshooting

Problem

Chipping on the chisel edge

Chipping on the cutting edges / built-up edge

Excessive wear on the cutting corners

Chipping on the lands

Hole diameter out of tolerance

Hole not straight

Cause

  • Poor clamping of the chuck
  • Unsuitable cutting conditions
  • Chisel runout
  • Workpiece movement
  • Poor clamping of the chuck
  • Unsuitable cutting conditions
  • Insufficient coolant
  • Rough application
  • Insufficient coolant
  • Large runout
  • Unsuitable cutting conditions
  • Rough application
  • Poor clamping of the chuck
  • Workpiece movement
  • Insufficient coolant
  • Wrong drill
  • Unsuitable cutting conditions
  • Unsuitable cutting conditions
  • Poor clamping of the chuck
  • Large runout
  • Worn out center point (chisel)
  • Insufficient chip evacuation
  • Poor clamping of the chuck
  • Workpiece rigidity
  • Worn out drill center point (chisel)
  • Unsuitable cutting conditions

Solution

  • Check the clamping. Use hydraulic clamping chuck, maxin power chuck or a shrink system.
  • Decrease feed, increase coolant pressure.
  • Check or replace the clamping adaptation.
  • Increase workpiece chucking force.
  • Check the clamping. Use hydraulic clamping chuck, maxin power chuck or a shrink system.
  • Increase cutting speed, reduce feed rate.
  • Check cooling lubricant. Increase coolant pressure. In the case of external coolant supply, improve jet direction and add cooling jets.
  • Reduce feed rate by 30-50% during entry and exiting.
  • Check cooling lubricant. Increase coolant pressure. In the case of external coolant supply, improve jet direction and add coolant jets.
  • Check if the runout is within 0.02 mm T.I.R. (radial & axial)
  • Reduce cutting speed, increase feed.
  • Reduce feed rate by 30-50% during entry and exit.
  • Check the clamping. Use hydraulic clamping chuck, maxin power chuck or a shrink system.
  • Increase workpiece chucking force.
  • Check cooling lubricant. Increase coolant pressure. In the case of external coolant supply, improve jet direction and add coolant jets.
  • Check drill type, drilling depth, cooling system and workpiece material.
  • Increase feed. When spot drilling, reduce feed.
  • If hole size is too large, increase cutting speed or reduce feed. If hole size is too small, reduce cutting speed or increase feed.
  • Check the clamping. Use hydraulic clamping chuck, maxin power chuck or a shrink system.
  • Make sure that the drill’s runout is within 0.02 mm (radial & axial).
  • Regrind cutting edge or replace the drill.
  • Use pecking cycle.
  • Check the clamping. Use hydraulic clamping chuck, maxin power chuck or a shrink system.
  • Increase workpiece chucking force.
  • Regrind cutting edge.
  • Increase feed. When spot drilling, reduce feed.