Trouble Shooting Guide for Milling

TroubleBasic RemediesRemedy Examples
Excessive Flank WearTool Material- Select a more wear resistant grade. Carbide- Recommended insertgrades
CtdSteel Cast IronNon-Ferrous Alloy
P30 aP20 a {oae K20 aK10 CermetFinishingT250A(Cermet) ACK200(Coated Carbide BN700 (SUMIBORONDA1000(SUMIDIA) ) )
Cutting Conditions- Reduce cutting speeds. - Increase feedrate.RoughingACK200(Coated Carbide ACP100(Coated Carbide)) DL1000(Coated Carbide)
Excessive Crater WearTool Material- Select a crater resistant grade.- Recommended insertgrades Steel Cast IronNon-Ferrous Alloy
Cutting Conditions- Reduce cutting speeds. - Reduce depth-of-cut and feed rate.Finishing RoughingT250A(Cermet) ACP100(Coated Carbide) ACK200(Coated Carbide ACK200(Coated CarbideDA1000(SUMIDIA) ) ) DL1000(Coated Carbide)
ure Cutting Edge ChippingTool Material- Select tougher grade.- Recommended insertgrades Stlt I
ailP10 aP20 aP30eeas ron
ge FCutting ConditionsK01 aK10 aK20 - Reduce feed rates.FinishingACP200(Coated Carbide) ACK200(Coated Carbide)
CuttingEdTool Design- Select a negative-positive cutter configuration with a large approach angle. - Reinforce the cutting edge (Honing). - Select a strong edge insert (G gH).- Recommen -Cutting condi Refer to reco Roughingded cutter: WaveMill WGX type tions: mmended conditions listed in the gen ACP300(Coated Carbide) ACK300eral catalogue (Coated Carbide)
Partial Fracture of Cutting EdgesTool Material- If it is due to excessive low speeds or very low feed rates, select an adhesion- Recommended insertgrades Steel Cast Iron
Cutting Conditions Tool Designresistant grade. - If it is due to thermal cracking, select a thermal impact resistant grade. - Select appropriate conditions with regards to the particular application. - Select a negative-positive (or negative) cutter configuration with a large approach angle. - Reinforce the cutting edge (Honing). - Select a strong edge insert (G gH). - Increase insert size - (Thickness in particular).- Recommen - Insert thickn - Insert type: -Cutting condi Refer to reco Roughingded cutter: WaveMill WGX type ess: 3,18g 4,76mm Standardg Strong edge type tions: mmended conditions listed in the gen ACP300 (Coated Carbide) (Coaeral catalogue ACK300 ted Carbide)
Unsatisfactory Machined Surface FinishTool Material Cutting Conditions Tl Di- Select an adhesion resistant grade. CarbidegCermet - Increase cutting speeds. Iiltfttid- Recommen Cutter Insert Roughingded insert grades Steel Cast Iron WGX type ACP200 (Coated Carbide) DGC type ACK200 (Coated Carbide)Non-Ferrous Alloy FF type H1 (Carbide) DL1000(Coated Carbide)
oo esgn- mprove axa run-ou o cung eges. (Use a cutter with less run-out) (Attach correct inserts) - Use wiper inserts. - Use special purpose cutters designed for finishing.Cutter Insert Finishing marked cut iWGC type T250A (Cermet) ters can be fitted with wiper inserts. FMU type BN700 (SUMIBORON)RF type DA1000 (SUMIDIA)
Others ChatteringCutting Conditions Tool Design Others- Reduce feed rates. - Select a high rake cutter with sharp cutting edges - Use an irregular pitched cutter. - Improve workpiece and cutter clamp rigidity.- Recommen For steel: For cast iro For Non-ferrded cutters: WaveMill WGX type n: DNX type ous alloy: High speed cutter for RF typealuminium
Unsatisfactory Chip ControlTool Design- Select cutter with good chip removal features. - Reduce number of teeth. - Enlarge chip pocket.- Recommended cutter: WaveMill WGX type
Edge Chipping on WorkpieceTool Design Cutting Conditions- Select a large approach angle. - Select a sharp cutting edge insert (G gL). - Reduce feed rates.- Recommended cutter: WaveMill WGX type
Burr on WorkpieceTool Design Cutting Conditions- Select a cutter with sharp cutting edges. - Increase feed rates.- Recommended cutter: WaveMill WGX type DGC type+ FG breaker + FG breaker