| Problem | Cause | Countermeasure |
| | Inappropriate cutting speed | •Increase the cutting speed by 10 % within standard conditions if abnormal wear is around center. |
| Relief surface l | Inappropriate cutting fl uid | •Lower the cutting speed by 10 % within standard conditions if abnormal wear is on the periphery. •Check the fi lter. |
| ar | | | •Use the cutting fl uid superior in lubricity. (Increase the dilution rate) |
| we | | Inappropriate cutting speed | •Lower the cutting speed by 10 %. |
| mal | | Regrinding timing, insuffi cient reground amount | •Shorten the regrinding timing. |
| or | | Insuffi cient rigidity of the machine and workpiece | •Change the clamp method to the one with rigidity. |
| bn | i | Insuffi cient drill rigidity | •Use smallest possible overhang. |
| A | Margin l | Inappropriate cutting fl uid | •Check the fi lter. •Use the cutting fl uid superior in lubricity. (increase the dilution rate) |
| | Intermittent cutting when entering | •Avoid interruption at entry and exit. •Lower the feed by about 50 % during entering into and leaving from the workpiece. |
| i | Insuffi cient rigidity of the drill | •Reduce the drill overhang as much as possible. •Increase the feed at entry when the low speed feed is selected in standard cutting condition range. •Use a bushing or a center drill. |
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| (center of drill | Inappropriate entry into | •Avoid interruption at entry into the workpiece. |
| cutting edge) | the workpiece | •Lower the feed by 10 % at entry. |
| re | | High workpiece hardness | •Lower the feed by 10 %. |
| ctu | | Inappropriate honing | •Check if honing has been made to the center of cutting edge. |
| fra | i | Insuffi cient drill rigidity | •Lower the cutting speed by 10 %. |
| nd | | | •Increase the feed at entry when the low speed feed is selected in standard cutting condition range. |
| g a | Peripheral | Inappropriate drill mounting accuracy | •Check the run out accuracy after drill installation. (0.03 mm or less) |
| ppin | cutting edge i | Insuffi cient machinery | •Change the clamp method to the one with rigidity. |
| hi | | and workpiece rigidity | •Lower the feed during entering into and leaving from the workpiece. |
| C | | Inappropriate honing | •Check if honing has been made to the cutting edge periphery. |
| | Insuffi cient machine and workpiece rigidity | •Change the clamp method to the one with rigidity. |
| i | Insuffi cient drill rigidity | •Use smallest possible overhang. |
| Mi | | •Use a bushing or center drill. |
| argn | Regrinding timing and insuffi cient amount of reground stock | •Shorten the regrinding timing. |
| | Intermittent cutting when | •Avoid interruption at entry and exit. |
| | entering or exiting the cut | •Lower the feed by about 50 % during entering into and leaving from the workpiece. |
| | Tendency to cause chipping or develop abnormal wear | •Check the failure mode condition before breakage and fi nd out the wear and chip countermeasures. |
| l | Chip packing in the drill fl utes | •Review the cutting conditions. |
| Breakage | | •For internal coolant supply, raise the supply pressure of cutting fl uid. •Use peck feed for deep holes. |
| i | Insuffi cient machine output | •Review the cutting conditions. |
| | | •Use the machine with high power. |
| | Insuffi cient rigidity of the machinery and workpiece | •Change to the clamp method with rigidity |
| | Inappropriate drill installation accuracy | •Check the run out accuracy of drill mounting. (0.03 mm or less) |
| Insi | uffi cient hole l | Chip packing in the fl utes. | •Review the cutting conditions. |
| i | i accuracy | | •Raise the cutting oil supply pressure. •Use peck-feed for deep holes. |
| | Inappropriate edge sharpening accuracy | •Check the edge shape accuracy. |
| | Inappropriate cutting conditions | •Increase the feed by 10 % within standard conditions. |
| Pro | longed chips | Inappropriate honing | •Provide the appropriate honing. |
| | Cutting edge with chipping or breakage | •Lower the cutting speed by 10 %. |