Tro u b l e s h o oting fo r tip wear

Examples of trouble with cutting edge

4. Crater wear

2. Flaking

1. Chipping, fracture

5. Initial chipping

3. Flank wear

ProblemCauseSolution
GradeCuttingconditions / other
Chipping, fracture- Excessive vibration or impact - Torn away built-up edge- Use a tough grade- Reduce the feed rate - Eliminate the vibration
Flaking- Excessive vibration or impact- Use a tough grade- Reduce the feed rate - Eliminate the vibration
Flank wear- Cutting speed too high - Inadequate tool toughness- Use a grade with high wear resistance - Use a coated grade- Reduce the cutting speed - Reduce the feed rate - Use coolant properly
Crater wear- Cutting speed too high - Feed rate too high - Inadequate tool toughness- Use a grade with high wear resistance - Use a coated grade- Reduce the cutting speed - Reduce the feed rate - Use coolant properly
Initial chipping- Inappropriate guide bush or pilot hole - Misalignment- Use a tough grade- Adjust or change the guide bushing or pilot hole - Reduce the feed rate - Correct the misalignment